Development Consultant / Fundraising Strategist

Development Consultant / Fundraising StrategistRYAN Healing CenterFull-Time Contract Position (1099) | Southwest Florida (Hybrid or Remote Considered)Help Build Hope. Help Change Lives.

RYAN Healing Center is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping women and women with children overcome substance use disorder, rebuild their lives, and restore their families through long-term recovery programming, supportive housing, life-skills development, and spiritual growth.

As we enter an exciting season of growth, we are seeking an experienced, high-performing Development Consultant to lead and expand our fundraising efforts.

This is a unique opportunity for a fundraising professional who wants to combine proven development expertise with meaningful mission-driven work. The right candidate will play a key role in helping secure the resources necessary to expand our impact and serve more women and children in need.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic relationship-builder and revenue-generating professional who has demonstrated success securing philanthropic support through major gifts, foundations, corporate partnerships, and other funding sources. This is not an administrative fundraising position.

The ideal candidate has a history of producing measurable fundraising results and is excited about helping a growing organization increase its reach and long-term sustainability.

Scope of ServicesMajor Gifts & Donor Development

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward new individual donors.
• Build and manage new strategic donor pipeline.
• Develop personalized donor engagement and stewardship plans.
• Coordinate donor meetings, presentations, and follow-up communications.
• Help secure transformational gifts that advance the mission of RYAN Healing Center.

Foundation & Grant Development

• Research, identify, and pursue grant opportunities.
• Build relationships with private foundations and grantmakers.
• Coordinate grant proposals, applications, and reporting requirements.
• Develop a sustainable grant funding strategy.

Corporate & Community Partnerships

• Cultivate corporate sponsorships and community partnerships.
• Develop relationships with business leaders and philanthropic organizations.
• Expand awareness and support for RYAN Healing Center throughout the community.

Fundraising Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive development plan.
• Manage fundaising events and campaigns
• Establish fundraising goals, benchmarks, and performance metrics.
• Track donor engagement and fundraising outcomes.
• Advise leadership on development best practices and growth opportunities.
• Help position RYAN Healing Center for long-term financial sustainability.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 12 months, the Development Consultant will:

• Build and manage new active donor pipeline.
• Increase philanthropic revenue and funding capacity.
• Expand foundation and corporate funding opportunities.
• Develop meaningful relationships with major donors and community leaders.
• Establish systems and strategies that support sustainable fundraising growth.
• Help position RYAN Healing Center for significant long-term expansion and impact.

QualificationsRequired

• Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising, development, philanthropy, or related fields.
• Experience cultivating and securing major gifts, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, or other significant philanthropic investments.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Preferred

• Experience in faith-based nonprofit organizations.
• Experience in addiction recovery, behavioral health, family services, housing, or human services.
• Grant writing and grants management experience.
• Experience working with donor management systems and fundraising databases.
• Existing relationships within philanthropic, foundation, or corporate giving communities.

Compensation

Competitive consulting compensation based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated fundraising success.

This is a full-time independent contractor (1099) position. Performance-based incentives may be considered for exceptional fundraising outcomes.

Why Join RYAN Healing Center?

Every dollar raised directly supports women and children pursuing lasting recovery, family restoration, stable housing, personal growth, and renewed hope. This is an opportunity to use your fundraising expertise to create life-changing impact for families while helping build the future of a growing organization with a compelling mission.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit to ***email_hidden***

• Resume
• Summary of fundraising accomplishments
• Relevant examples of grants secured, major gifts obtained, campaigns led, or other fundraising achievements (if available)

Applicants should also be prepared to answer the following questions:

1. What is the largest gift you have personally helped secure?
2. What is the largest annual fundraising goal or campaign you have managed?
3. Why are you interested in helping women and children in recovery?

To Apply

Email application materials to ***email_hidden***