Development & Donor Relations Specialist

ICT SOS aims to end human trafficking through prevention and awareness education; advocacy for survivors; and acting as a bridge between direct service professionals and community members who desire to help.

Head of Donors & Data

ICT SOS aims to end human trafficking through prevention and awareness education; advocacy for survivors; and acting as a bridge between direct service professionals and community members who desire to help.

The Development & Donor Relations Specialist strengthens ICT SOS's fundraising infrastructure by researching and writing grant proposals and funding requests, assisting the Director of Operations with grant reporting, stewarding donor relationships, and maintaining accurate records of all monetary and in-kind donations. This is a part-time (20 hours/week) position that works in close partnership with ICT SOS's Events & Community Engagement Specialist and Partnership and Communications Coordinator to form a small, tightly coordinated development and communications team.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, excellent writer who is comfortable managing multiple deadlines and donor relationships with discretion, accuracy, and warmth.

ICT SOS's development and communications work is carried out by a three-person team, each with a distinct focus:

• Events & Community Engagement Specialist ("Head of Fun and Fundraising") — plans and executes events, secures sponsor ships, and coordinates volunteers.
• Development & Donor Relations Specialist ("Head of Donors and Data") — writes grant proposals and funding requests, stewards donors, and manages the donor CRM.
• Partnership and Communications Coordinator ("Head of Content and Community") — provides administrative support and manages ICT SOS's communications and social media presence.

This role's key handoffs with the rest of the team:

• With the Events & Community Engagement Specialist: receive event revenue, sponsorship commitments, and donor or prospect engagement details promptly, so records stay accurate and stewardship follow-up happens on time.
• With the Partnership and Communications Coordinator: coordinate donor-facing communications, such as appeal letters, year-end campaigns, and impact updates, to keep messaging and branding consistent.

• Research prospective grant funders and identify opportunities aligned with ICT SOS's mission and programs.
• Write and submit grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding applications.
• Prepare funding requests and proposals for foundations, corporations, and other prospective funders beyond formal grant applications.
• Assist the Director of Operations with grant reporting, helping ensure compliance with funder requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain a grants calendar tracking Final date to receive applicationss, reporting due dates, and funder requirements.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather outcome data and stories needed for grant applications and reports.

• Develop and implement donor stewardship plans, including acknowledgment letters, tax receipts, and impact updates.
• Coordinate donor communications, such as appeal letters and year-end giving campaigns, in partnership with the Partnership and Communications Coordinator.
• Support donor recognition efforts, ensuring timely and accurate acknowledgment of gifts.
• Assist in identifying and researching new donor prospects in collaboration with the Executive Director and Board.

• Serve as the primary administrator of ICT SOS's donor database/CRM, ensuring all monetary and in-kind donations are entered accurately and promptly.
• Generate reports on giving trends, donor retention, and campaign performance for the…