Fundraising Advisor
Bachelor's
$40 - $60 USD hourly
Position Description: Fundraising Advisor
Time Commitment: November 2026-July 2026, expected about 20 hours a week.
Point of Contact: Executive Director, Welcome Co-Op
Status: Contract Position
Summary:
The Welcome Co-op is a collaborative nonprofit organization founded by Atlanta-area refugee resettlement agencies, focusing on housing and basic needs for refugee and immigrant families served by its nine nonprofit members. Until the Welcome Co-op operates as an independent non-profit organization, New American Pathways will serve as the fiscal sponsor and contracting entity for this engagement.
The Fundraising Advisor will be tasked with elevating the Welcome Co-Op's visibility in the Atlanta community through fundraising in individual, foundation and corporate spaces. This person will develop and implement comprehensive outreach and fundraising initiatives for the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prospect research for potential partners and donors, building a strategy to increase fundraising.
- Research and write grant proposals for the organization, identifying prospects and cultivating relationships with institutional donors.
- Support communications and campaign messaging and elements for the organization, including social media platforms, monthly newsletter, and websites. Ensure communications strategy is aligned with Welcome Co-Op advancement priorities.
- Support event planning and management for Welcome Co-Op fundraising events.
- With the Executive Director and Board Chair, develop and implement an annual fundraising plan.
- Build and maintain partnerships with donors.
- Perform other duties and tasks assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, social work, nonprofit management, or a related field.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and team-building skills with the ability to promote productivity and efficiency.
- Experience fundraising for a small, grassroots organization.
- Knowledge of metro Atlanta philanthropic and faith communities preferred.
- Experience building sustainable fundraising strategy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: the ability to engage and inspire donors, volunteers, partner agencies, government officials, multi-cultural clients, and colleagues on all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
- Energetic and positive attitude conducive to working on a small team.
- Working familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to learn database/customer-relations-management (CRM) programs (e.g., Salesforce) quickly; CRM experience preferred.
- Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and effectively manage time.
- Ability to pass a background check and be around clients, including minors.
- Experience managing social media platforms and websites.
- Good basic math skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Compensation:
Fixed monthly retainer, expected range $40-$60 an hour but will commensurate with experience.
New American Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer