Required Experience:
Qualifications
7+ years in nonprofit development with a focus on major gifts and donor systems.
Proven success in building fundraising infrastructure from the ground up.
Experience with CRM platforms.
Strong writer, communicator, and relationship builder.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and hit fundraising milestones.
Comfort with a contractor role in a scrappy, high-impact environment.
Experience working with media to elevate brand visibility and donor engagement.
CFRE certification.
Preferred
Experience in disaster relief, emergency response, or humanitarian aid.
Background in campaign development and capital or capacity-building campaigns.
Experience with Keela donor management software.
Available to transition into full-time Development Director role (optional).
How to Apply
Submit your resume, a brief cover letter detailing your fundraising experience and relevant project successes, and two references to jobs@groundforce.ngo with the subject line: Contract Development Director Application.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Target start date: September 2025
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $9,000.00 per month
Work Location: Remote
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Duties / Expectations:
Director of Development
Ground Force Humanitarian Aid
United States
Remote
$9,000 a month - Full-time, Contract
Skills
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Full job description
Job Title: Development Director
Reports To: Executive Director
Location: Remote (U.S.-based); occasional travel required
Contract Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Contract Term: September 2025 – May 2026 (9 months with W2 transition possible)
Compensation: Commensurate with experience and milestones achieved
About Ground Force Humanitarian Aid (GFHA)
Ground Force Humanitarian Aid (GFHA) is a data-driven, media-forward disaster relief organization powered by the trust of everyday people and the strength of storytelling. From rapid deployments to long-term recovery, we provide stability for communities devastated by crises—especially the elderly, disabled, and vulnerable populations who are often at risk of falling through the cracks. Our five-program model combines real-time data, grassroots innovation, and national media visibility to drive efficient, compassionate response and long-lasting recovery.
About the Role
We’re seeking a seasoned Development Director (contract) to build and execute our fundraising function over the next nine months. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a startup-like nonprofit environment, can lead through ambiguity, and is both a strategic thinker and tactical doer.
This position requires a seasoned development professional who is comfortable with data, fluent in narrative storytelling, and confident engaging with media platforms to deepen donor trust and inspire generosity.
The ideal candidate is a strong relationship-builder, a metrics-driven planner, and a compelling communicator who can guide major gift strategy, grant development, and donor engagement with authenticity and clarity.
Key Responsibilities
Phase 1: Foundation & Quick Wins (Months 1–2)
Clean and segment 18,000+ donor records by engagement, geography, giving capacity, and history.
Establish and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for donor stewardship, gift acknowledgment, and CRM data entry.
Launch a reactivation campaign targeting 2,000+ lapsed donors.
Plan and execute a seasonal and disaster-specific fundraising appeal.
Train board members on stewardship; facilitate donor engagement.
Set up and maintain fundraising metrics dashboards.
Target Deliverables:
$75K in immediate unrestricted revenue
200–300 donors reactivated
Fully segmented CRM and finalized donor journeys
Phase 2: Capacity-Building Campaign (Months 3–6)
Develop a compelling case for support focused on year-round readiness.
Identify and qualify 75 major donor prospects; schedule 30+ meetings.
Launch a $450K campaign to fund 2–3 key staff positions.
Prepare and submit 5+ foundation grants for general operating or capacity-building.
Lead a peer-to-peer mini-campaign; pursue 3–5 corporate sponsorships.
Target Deliverables:
$270K in pledges secured by end of Month 6
$50K+ in confirmed grant awards
30 donor meetings completed
Phase 3: Internal Readiness (Months 7–8)
Create a 12-month fundraising calendar (appeals, events, grants, and stewardship).
Build and maintain a 100+ prospect pipeline with assigned next steps.
Develop a plan for continued board and volunteer engagement.
Finalize campaign pledges to reach 85% of goal ($380K).
Phase 4: Transition & Handoff (or transition to W2) (Month 9)
Ensure 100%+ of $450K campaign goal is committed.
Assist in hiring and onboarding a full-time W‑2 Development Director (if not transitioning yourself).
Introduce new hire to top 50 donors and provide donor histories and handoff plans.
Deliver final fundraising playbook, campaign data, and 12-month action plan.
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