Fundraising Specialist (TFI)

Transform Foundation, Inc. is seeking a part-time contract fundraising specialist for our Mind Thrive Program that serves neurodiverse children in the greater Cincinnati area. The assignment schedule is approximately November 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. We are looking for someone with hands-on experience reaching out to high net worth philanthropists, nonprofit agencies, and school administrators to present our program and request funding for student participation.

CONTRACT POSITION OPENING: FUNDRAISING SPECIALIST

ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE: November 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027

ANTICIPATED WORK WEEK: PART-TIME, VIRTUAL LOCATION

SCOPE OF WORK:

• Generate maximum funding from existing and new philanthropic donors to align with 2026 tax year filing
• Design a tracking mechanism and generate scholarships supporting participation by 400 Cincinnati families in the Mind Thrive key program: “Unlocking the Potential of Your Neurodiverse Child”.

POSSIBLE SOURCES OF FUNDING:

1. Local philanthropists & family foundations
2. Community foundations (GCF, Horizon, Interact for Health, etc.)
3. Corporate foundations (P&G Fund, Kroger Foundation, Fifth Third Foundation, etc.)
4. Local schools allocating $2500/student from Student Wellness & Success Funds
5. Published RFPs requesting grant proposals
6. Faith-based organizations/synagogues/churches
7. Cincinnati nonprofits serving children and families (Lighthouse, Best Point, New Path, 4C for Children, Easterseals, etc.)

COMPENSATION: Hourly fee $75/hour - $125/hour, invoiced monthly, based on prior experience

REQUIREMENTS: Hands-on experience reaching out to high net worth philanthropists, nonprofit agencies, school administrators to present a program benefitting children and requesting funding for student participation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, call Doug Arthur, Vice President, Transform Foundation, Inc.  513-378-2172, doug.arthur@transformfndn.org. View our website here: https://www.transformfndn.org/