Part-Time Fundraising & Donor Relations Specialist

Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy Inc; Norco (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Friends of Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is seeking a proactive Fundraising & Development Specialist on a part-time independent contractor basis for 10–15 hours per week. The role blends independent work with local, in-person donor meetings, community outreach, events and partner engagement to support families with children with special needs.

Compensation is $40 per hour with a flexible schedule and opportunities to grow as development efforts scale.

Qualifications

• Hands-on nonprofit fundraising, development, donor relations, or sponsorship outreach experience.
• Strong writing, editing, research and persuasive communication skills.
• Ability to translate mission and impact into clear donor messages.
• Self-directed with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with donor databases, spreadsheets, email platforms and productivity tools.
• Discretion, attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of local philanthropic community is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute fundraising and development activities to advance the mission.
• Build relationships in the community, identify funding opportunities, and move outreach from contact to stewardship.
• Support donor meetings, community outreach, events and partner engagement.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Sponsorship outreach

Strong writing

Data tools

Attention to detail

Donor databases

Tools

Donor databases

Spreadsheets

Email platforms

Job description

Friends of Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy is seeking a proactive Fundraising & Development Specialist on a part-time independent contractor basis for 10–15 hours per week. The role blends independent work with local, in-person donor meetings, community outreach, events and partner engagement to support families with children with special needs.

Compensation is $40 per hour with a flexible schedule and opportunities to grow as development efforts scale.