Circle of Life Inc

Identify, cultivate, and secure support from individual donors and businesses, organize fundraising events, and maintain donor relationships. | Proven success in non-profit fundraising or sales, strong communication skills, and a network within the Philadelphia business community. | Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing financial support from individual donors, local businesses, and major corporations to fund the "Dispersed Transitional Homeless Project." Unlike a grant writer, this role focuses on direct relationship-based fundraising, corporate sponsorships, and community partnerships. II. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Individual Giving: Cultivate a portfolio of low to high-net-worth individuals to secure one-time and recurring monthly "Destiny Partner" donations. Corporate Sponsorships: Identify and pitch local and regional businesses (banks, construction firms, retail, etc.) for corporate social responsibility (CSR) partnerships. Business Networking: Represent Circle of Life Inc. at chamber of commerce meetings, business luncheons, and community events to build a donor pipeline. Capital Campaigning: Assist in raising specific funds for the "Rental Unit Readiness Kits." Donor Stewardship: Ensure all donors receive professional acknowledgments, impact updates, and "thank you" communications to maintain long-term retention. Fundraising Events: Lead the planning and execution of small-to-medium donor cultivation events (e.g., "Meet the CEO" mixers). III. KEY DELIVERABLES Monthly Prospect List: A tracked list of at least [15] new business/individual prospects contacted. Sponsorship Deck: Creation and maintenance of a professional "Partnership Menu" (e.g., $1,000 for a Rental Unit Readiness Kit). Revenue Goals: Achievement of monthly and quarterly fundraising targets as agreed upon with the CEO. IV. COMPENSATION & PAYMENT TERMS Contractor Fee: Circle of Life Inc. shall pay the Contractor 1% of all the money you raise under $150,000 per month. You get paid $1,500 per month when you raise over $150,000 per month. Success Milestone (Optional): Upon the successful acquisition of a corporate partnership or donation exceeding $10,000, a one-time "Performance Bonus" of **$[100]** may be awarded at the discretion of the CEO. V. QUALIFICATIONS Proven track record in sales, business development, or non-profit fundraising (non-grant). Strong verbal communication skills; comfortable making "the ask" in person and over the phone. Ability to work independently as a contractor while maintaining strict alignment with the organization’s mission and values. Existing network within the Philadelphia business community is highly preferred. If you don’t have the qualifications but you feel you can do the job apply. Send cover letter and resume to Email: msgerry@thecircleoflifeinc.org. VI. CONTRACTUAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT This position is an Independent Contractor role. Circle of Life Inc. does not withhold taxes; the Contractor is responsible for their own tax filings. VII. Must provide a completed W-9 form before the first payment is issued.