Fundraising Operations Consultant – Independent Contractor

UpTogether

Consultant supporting UpTogether's fundraising infrastructure and strategic initiatives for revenue generation. Collaborating with internal teams to enhance the organization's fundraising capacity.

Posted 7/9/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $33 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate proposal development and maintain the fundraising tools, resources, and processes that support regional and national fundraising efforts.
Draft, edit, and refine proposals, concept papers, letters of inquiry, grant applications, and other fundraising materials.
Coordinate cross-functional input from internal teams to ensure high-quality, competitive submissions.
Develop and maintain proposal templates, boilerplate language, standard budgets, impact statements, and a centralized library of fundraising resources.
Manage proposal timelines, submission calendars, and internal review processes.
Ensure proposals accurately reflect UpTogether's strategic priorities, evidence, and organizational approach.
Continuously improve proposal development processes and fundraising resources.
Coordinate grant reporting and ensure compliance with funder requirements throughout the grant lifecycle.
Manage grant reporting calendars and submission deadlines.
Coordinate report development across internal teams.
Draft and edit narrative grant reports.
Track grant requirements, deliverables, and compliance obligations.
Maintain grant documentation, funding agreements, and organizational records.
Support grant closeout activities and ensure reporting accurately reflects program outcomes and financial information.
Strengthen the operational systems that support fundraising and revenue management.
Maintain Salesforce data integrity, grant records, revenue tracking, GAUs, and fundraising documentation.
Coordinate financial requests and revenue reconciliation with the Finance team.
Manage fundraising workflows and project tracking within Asana.
Produce fundraising dashboards, pipeline reports, and leadership updates.
Identify and implement improvements to CRM systems, workflows, reporting, documentation, and operational processes.
Leverage AI-enabled tools and automation to improve proposal development, reporting, knowledge management, and fundraising operations.
Research and identify institutional, corporate, government, and philanthropic funding opportunities aligned with UpTogether's priorities.
Analyze opportunities and provide recommendations regarding strategic fit, competitiveness, timing, and engagement approach.
Develop prospect profiles, funder briefings, and meeting materials for leadership.
Monitor philanthropic trends and emerging funding opportunities.
Draft funder updates, stewardship communications, impact stories, and follow-up materials.
Develop one-pagers, presentations, pitch decks, and other fundraising collateral.
Coordinate logistics and follow-up for funder meetings and external engagements.
Support stewardship of individual donors, including acknowledgments and ongoing communications.
Maintain donor communication records within Salesforce and support annual fundraising campaigns as needed.
Support the implementation and operational management of cash transfer programs, grants, and strategic initiatives.
Coordinate cross-functional implementation plans and project management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Approximately 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, grants management, development operations, foundation relations, or revenue operations.
Demonstrated experience managing proposal development, grant reporting, and fundraising operations.
Strong writing, editing, and project management skills.
Experience conducting prospect research and providing strategic funding recommendations.
Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency with Salesforce (or a comparable CRM) and project management platforms such as Asana.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools and workflow automation is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Social Impact UpTogether is a systems change organization dedicated to disrupting traditional approaches to ending poverty in the United States. The organization emphasizes that poverty is not due to individual failure, but rather a result of systemic policies that inhibit economic mobility. UpTogether partners with families and communities experiencing financial hardships, providing them cash investments without restrictions. They work to amplify stories and evidence that show the effectiveness of these investments. By collaborating with community organizations, members, and partners, UpTogether aims to foster equitable systems that allow everyone to thrive. Fundraising Operations Consultant – Independent Contractor Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 23 minutes ago 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $31 - $33 / hour ⏳ Contract/Temporary 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ⚙️ Operations Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Coordinate proposal development and maintain the fundraising tools, resources, and processes that support regional and national fundraising efforts.
Draft, edit, and refine proposals, concept papers, letters of inquiry, grant applications, and other fundraising materials.
Coordinate cross-functional input from internal teams to ensure high-quality, competitive submissions.
Develop and maintain proposal templates, boilerplate language, standard budgets, impact statements, and a centralized library of fundraising resources.
Manage proposal timelines, submission calendars, and internal review processes.
Ensure proposals accurately reflect UpTogether's strategic priorities, evidence, and organizational approach.
Continuously improve proposal development processes and fundraising resources.
Coordinate grant reporting and ensure compliance with funder requirements throughout the grant lifecycle.
Manage grant reporting calendars and submission deadlines.
Coordinate report development across internal teams.
Draft and edit narrative grant reports.
Track grant requirements, deliverables, and compliance obligations.
Maintain grant documentation, funding agreements, and organizational records.
Support grant closeout activities and ensure reporting accurately reflects program outcomes and financial information.
Strengthen the operational systems that support fundraising and revenue management.
Maintain Salesforce data integrity, grant records, revenue tracking, GAUs, and fundraising documentation.
Coordinate financial requests and revenue reconciliation with the Finance team.
Manage fundraising workflows and project tracking within Asana.
Produce fundraising dashboards, pipeline reports, and leadership updates.
Identify and implement improvements to CRM systems, workflows, reporting, documentation, and operational processes.
Leverage AI-enabled tools and automation to improve proposal development, reporting, knowledge management, and fundraising operations.
Research and identify institutional, corporate, government, and philanthropic funding opportunities aligned with UpTogether's priorities.
Analyze opportunities and provide recommendations regarding strategic fit, competitiveness, timing, and engagement approach.
Develop prospect profiles, funder briefings, and meeting materials for leadership.
Monitor philanthropic trends and emerging funding opportunities.
Draft funder updates, stewardship communications, impact stories, and follow-up materials.
Develop one-pagers, presentations, pitch decks, and other fundraising collateral.
Coordinate logistics and follow-up for funder meetings and external engagements.
Support stewardship of individual donors, including acknowledgments and ongoing communications.
Maintain donor communication records within Salesforce and support annual fundraising campaigns as needed.
Support the implementation and operational management of cash transfer programs, grants, and strategic initiatives.
Coordinate cross-functional implementation plans and project management. 🎯 Requirements
Approximately 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, grants management, development operations, foundation relations, or revenue operations.
Demonstrated experience managing proposal development, grant reporting, and fundraising operations.
Strong writing, editing, and project management skills.
Experience conducting prospect research and providing strategic funding recommendations.
Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency with Salesforce (or a comparable CRM) and project management platforms such as Asana.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity tools and workflow automation is preferred. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Restaurant Operations – Technology Consultant 🕒 June 29 Relish Works 11 - 50 🤝 B2B Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Consultant improving restaurant operations through educational technology solutions. Seeking experienced applicants with strong restaurant and customer relationship skills. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $45 - $55 / hour ⏳ Contract/Temporary 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ⚙️ Operations 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor 🗣️🇪🇸 Spanish Required Manager, Patient Safety and PV Operations 🕒 June 26 Arcus Biosciences 501 - 1000 Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Manager of Patient Safety and Pharmacovigilance Operations at Arcus Biosciences overseeing safety case processing. Responsible for vendor oversight and supporting clinical trial study teams. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote ⏳ Contract/Temporary 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ⚙️ Operations 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Clinical Neuropsychologist – Florida Licensed 🕒 June 24 Integrated Psych Solutions 11 - 50 Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Clinical Neuropsychologist conducting assessments for Integrated Psych Solutions, focusing on remote telehealth sessions and patient evaluations. Providing treatment recommendations and collaborating with referral partners remotely. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $300 / hour ⏳ Contract/Temporary 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ⚙️ Operations Clinical Neuropsychologist – Florida Licensed 🕒 June 24 Integrated Psych Solutions 11 - 50 Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Remote Clinical Neuropsychologist focusing on patient assessment in a growing behavioral healthcare organization. Conducting telehealth interviews and interpreting neuropsychological test data. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $300 / hour ⏳ Contract/Temporary 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ⚙️ Operations Journey Operations Manager – Contract, Freelance, Adobe Journey Optimizer 🕒 June 23 CourtAvenue 51 - 200 🤝 B2B 🏛️ Government 🚀 Aerospace Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Journey Operations Manager at GTX Solutions executing multi-partner B2B marketing transformations via Adobe Journey Optimizer. Overseeing campaign execution and operational coordination in a complex environment. 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $80 - $90 / hour ⏳ Contract/Temporary 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ⚙️ Operations View More Operations Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Find jobs using your resume Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Proposal WritingGrant ReportingBudget DevelopmentProspect ResearchData Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong WritingEditing SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving Skills