About Better Future Project‍

Better Future Project is a young, fast-paced, start-up organization building a grassroots movement to shift society beyond coal, oil, and gas. Our work addresses the climate crisis and makes stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities by advancing a rapid and responsible transition beyond fossil fuels. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

Better Future Project is looking for an experienced and dynamic development professional to collaborate with our diverse team to realize our next stage of growth and development. The Development Consultant will work in tandem with the Development Manager to ensure the organization’s successful identification and actualization of funding sources, including foundations, major donors, and events to enable the organization to continue on its growth trajectory to build the movement to address the climate crisis. Position salary based on experience.

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Responsibilities‍

● Assist in providing long-term direction and strategy for resource seeking
● Devising an annual plan for fundraising initiatives and establish a fundraising calendar with input from the Development Manager and Executive Director
● Identifying new foundation leads
● Reviewing and updating current letters of intent, grant proposals, grant reports, and other fundraising materials
● Conducting major donor cultivation and communication in partnership with the Executive Director
● Assist in crafting compelling narratives and impact stories for fundraising materials, website content, and social media platforms
● Identifying, proposing, and overseeing new fundraising activities to diversify our revenue base

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Qualifications and Experience‍

● Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience
● Work experience: At least 2-5 years’ direct fundraising experience
● Experience writing grant proposals and identifying prospective foundations
● Understand fundraising and finance in the context of a small, young, and grassroots organization
● Understanding of nonprofit revenue streams, including restricted and unrestricted grant funding, individual donations
● Fundraising and/or CRM database experience such as NationBuilder or Salesforce
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Flexible remote work schedule.

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Salary Range

$45-80/hr

If you are interested in this opportunity and want to discuss the salary range, BFP is open to negotiation.

Status: 10-15 hours/week, 6 Month Contract

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Location

Remote (office in Somerville, MA)

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How to Apply‍

Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Jobs@betterfutureproject.org with the subject line “Development Contractor”. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. No calls please.

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