Job Description

Director of Fundraising (Independent Contractor)

Metro Detroit Area – Service Your Local Territory | 🕒 Part-time or Full-Time | 🗓 Monday–Friday

Job Type: Contract | Work From Home

Compensation: Negotiable. This is a 1099 independent contractor role with performance-based pay only (no salary or draw wage).

Industry: Nonprofit / Fundraising / Business Outreach

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and persuasive Director of Fundraising to help expand our nonprofit organization’s network of corporate sponsors, donors, and business partners .

As a Director of Fundraising, you will conduct telephone outreach to businesses from a home-based setting, presenting partnership opportunities that support our community-focused mission.

Ideal candidates will have experience in telephone fundraising, sales, or business development—particularly in engaging corporate decision-makers and closing partnership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct outbound telephone calls to local and national businesses to introduce the nonprofit’s mission and programs.
• Identify decision-makers (e.g., owners, managers, directors) and pitch partnership, sponsorship, or donation opportunities.
• Present clear value propositions including community impact, brand visibility, and tax-deductible benefits.
• Maintain accurate call records, lead status, and follow-up notes using tracking tools or CRM software.
• Meet weekly call volume and business engagement goals.
• Collaborate with internal leadership to refine messaging and outreach strategies.
• Schedule meetings or virtual presentations with interested businesses, when necessary.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in fundraising, business canvassing, sales, or donor engagement.
• Exceptional verbal communication and persuasive presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of how to engage corporate stakeholders in charitable initiatives.
• Must have own phone, high-speed internet, and reliable workspace at home.
• Ability to work independently, manage outreach activities, and meet performance goals.
• Professional and positive attitude with commitment to nonprofit mission and values.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience securing corporate sponsorships or business donations for a nonprofit.
• Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, or Excel tracking systems).
• Experience in community engagement, nonprofit outreach, or public relations is a plus.

Schedule & Hours:

• Flexible work schedule with availability required during standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM) .
• Weekly performance reporting and virtual check-ins with supervisor.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience in telephone outreach or business fundraising , and confirm you have access to your own phone, internet, and lead list. Immediate opportunities are available for qualified candidates.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Part time, For contractors, Local area, Immediate start, Remote job, Work from home, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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