Development and Fundraising Operations Support (Contract)
Organizational Overview: Dale House Project is a faith-based nonprofit serving young people (ages approximately 16–21) who are navigating homelessness, justice involvement, and family disruption. Through housing, employment support, and holistic life skills development, we walk alongside youth as they move toward independent adulthood.
As demand for our services continues to grow, we are strengthening our fundraising systems and donor engagement practices to support long-term sustainability.
Purpose of This RFP: Dale House Project is seeking a contract-based Development and Fundraising Operations Support professional to strengthen the systems, consistency, and execution of our fundraising efforts.
This role focuses on the operational and relational backbone of fundraising. It ensures that donors are acknowledged well, campaigns are executed smoothly, and internal processes support a growing base of supporters.
Scope of Work: The selected contractor will support core fundraising operations and donor engagement activities.
This includes managing the timely and accurate acknowledgment of gifts through written thank-you letters and email communications. The contractor will help maintain a consistent cadence of donor touchpoints, ensuring that gratitude is expressed clearly and promptly.
The contractor will assist in preparing and executing fundraising campaigns, including direct mail and email efforts. This includes list preparation, segmentation support, coordination of mailings, and tracking of campaign elements in collaboration with staff.
The role will also support donor data management and organization. This includes maintaining clean and up-to-date records in Dale House’s Little Green Light donor database and Donorbox online donor portal, assisting with imports and updates, and helping track donor engagement activity. The contractor may also assist with basic reporting, helping staff understand trends in giving, campaign performance, and donor activity.
In addition, the contractor will help support the implementation of a monthly donor strategy. This may include tracking new recurring donors, supporting onboarding touchpoints, and helping maintain visibility into donor retention and engagement.
This role is not responsible for major gift solicitation but plays a critical role in supporting the infrastructure that makes fundraising effective and sustainable.
Deliverables
Consistent and timely donor thank-you communications
Completed and coordinated mailings aligned with campaign timelines
Maintained and updated donor records in the CRM
Support for campaign execution including list preparation and tracking
Regular updates or reports on donor activity and engagement as needed
Support for monthly donor onboarding and tracking processes
Desired Qualifications
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Clear and warm written communication skills
Ability to manage recurring processes reliably and independently
Comfort working with donor data and basic reporting
Familiarity with donor databases or CRMs such as Little Green Light preferred
Experience in nonprofit fundraising or administrative support preferred
Alignment with the mission and values of Dale House Project
Preferred qualifications include experience in journalism, storytelling, nonprofit communications, or documentary-style content creation.
Contract Details
Independent contractor role
Estimated hours: 10-20 hours per week
Duration: 6 months, with potential extension possible afterward. Contract will be evaluated 4 weeks into the duration regarding
Compensation: $40 per hour
Location: Hybrid, with some in-person coordination in Colorado Springs as needed
Proposal Requirements: Interested applicants should submit a brief statement of interest describing their experience and approach to supporting fundraising operations. Proposals should include examples of relevant work or roles, a proposed hourly or project-based rate, and general availability.
Selection Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on organizational ability, reliability, communication skills, familiarity with fundraising processes, alignment with organizational values, and overall fit for a growing nonprofit environment.
Submission Instructions: Please submit proposals to Eric Lange at eric@dalehouse.org with the subject line: Development Operations Support Proposal – [Your Name]
Additional Notes: This role is essential to building a strong and sustainable fundraising function. The right candidate will take ownership of key processes, bring consistency to donor engagement, and help ensure that supporters of Dale House Project feel valued, informed, and connected to the work.