Location: Arizona (Remote)
Type: Independent Contractor, 12-month project-based contract
Compensation: $5,000/month
About Just Schools
Just Schools works to ensure every student in Arizona can learn in a school that is safe, inclusive, and affirming. We educate, advocate, and organize for schools where LGBTQ+ students are valued and supported.
Through training, policy advocacy, and grassroots organizing, we build collective power with students, families, educators, and communities to advance inclusive education.
The Opportunity
Just Schools is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to lead major donor cultivation and engagement.
This is a relationship-building role focused on growing unrestricted revenue in a complex political landscape. You will work closely with organizational leadership and board members to expand our network of high-capacity donors and strengthen long-term support for our work.
This is not a grant writing or database role.
Scope of Work
Major Gifts and Donor Development
- Identify, research, and qualify high-capacity individual donors
- Develop and execute cultivation and stewardship strategies
- Lead donor outreach, meetings, and follow-up
- Partner with board leadership to close major gifts
- Expand connections to aligned philanthropic networks
Deliverables
- Build and manage a major donor pipeline aligned with our mission
- Develop individualized engagement plans for top prospects
- Support relationship-driven donor communications
- Demonstrate measurable growth in major donor commitments
- Participate in twice-monthly check-ins on progress and next steps
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in major gifts or high-net-worth fundraising
- Proven track record securing five- and six-figure gifts
- Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work independently
- Experience fundraising in politically complex environments
- Existing networks in Arizona, California, or national progressive philanthropy preferred
- Deep alignment with education justice and LGBTQ+ equity
Reporting
Receives direction from the Fundraising Committee regarding goals, priorities, and deliverables. Works in close collaboration with the Board President, Treasurer, Executive Committee, and Statewide Organizer.
How to Apply
Send the following materials to info@justschools.org:
- Cover letter and resume or CV
- Short statement outlining your approach to major donor cultivation
- Two examples of successful donor engagement work
