Fundraising & Donor Relations Specialist (Hybrid Contract)

Gifts of Music NW; Bellingham (WA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Gifts of Music NW in Washington State seeks a Development Specialist to support growth through donations, memberships, and community partnerships. This contract, hybrid role in Bellingham will coordinate fundraising efforts and track development performance.

You will collaborate with leadership to design campaigns, manage donor data, and craft proposals, reports, and materials that demonstrate program impact.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to convey impact to donors.
• Some experience in grant writing or strong writing skills.
• Familiarity with CRM or donor management systems or quick learners.
• Interest in music, arts education, and youth development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to potential donors to grow funding.
• Increase memberships and donations to sustain programs.
• Maintain contact lists and development records.
• Prepare impact reports and grant proposals for leadership.

Skills

Donor relations

Grant writing

CRM systems

Fundraising

Social media

Education

Nonprofit management

Business

Communications

Tools

CRM software

Donor databases

Job description

Gifts of Music NW in Washington State seeks a Development Specialist to support growth through donations, memberships, and community partnerships. This contract, hybrid role in Bellingham will coordinate fundraising efforts and track development performance.

You will collaborate with leadership to design campaigns, manage donor data, and craft proposals, reports, and materials that demonstrate program impact.