Fundraising consultant
Job Description

Seattle, WA · 3-month Contract

TINFA empowers teachers to bring 21st century skills to kids in underserved areas of developing countries. TINFA provides equipment and training to teachers and partners with education officials and parents to facilitate activities to keep kids in school.

We're a lean, volunteer-led nonprofit that relies on our annual fundraiser as our primary donor engagement moment. This year, we're moving away from our traditional evening gala toward a more intimate format, and we're looking for a consultant to help us make it our best event yet.

What you'll do

This is a fundraising and donor stewardship role first, event support role second. You'll work closely with our volunteer event committee and our Executive Director to:

●      Shape and advise on the fundraising ask - structure, giving levels, tone, and format

●      Steward our long-tenured and major donors with care and personalization

●      Own donor records, gift entry, thank-you notes, and tax receipts in Little Green Light

●      Support event communications from invitation through post-event follow-up

●      Provide day-of event support

What we're looking for

●      Strong organizational and multitasking skills

●      Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a focus on donor relations

●      Experience in fundraising work with a small nonprofit

●      Experience with Little Green Light

●      Proven experience defining and executing strategic fundraising events

●      Highly responsive with demonstrated initiative, and ability to work independently

This is a hybrid contract role based in Washington State, running June 25 - September 25 including one-hour committee meetings every other week, check-ins with Event lead and ED, plus event day. Compensation is $8,000 for the full three-month engagement with an anticipated 5 - 7 hours of work per week.

TINFA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Please send resume and Application answers (see questions below) to info@tinfa.org.

Application Question(s):

●      What draws you to TINFA's mission?

●      What level of experience do you have with Little Green Light?

●      Describe a recent experience leading or advising on fundraising event work with a small nonprofit. How did you approach the work? What outcomes did you achieve?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Seattle, WA 98103