Development & Fundraising Specialist PT

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners
• Build and manage a fundraising pipeline aligned with DIRI’s strategic priorities
• Conduct donor outreach via meetings, calls, written proposals, and events
• Collaborate with leadership on approved campaigns and initiatives
• Track donor engagement and fundraising activity in reporting systems
• Assist with donor stewardship and recognition
• Represent DIRI with professionalism and ethical integrity

1. Educational Access & Scholarships
2. Faculty & Program Excellence
3. Classroom Resources & Learning Infrastructure
4. Research, Archives & Legacy Stewardship
5. Institutional Sustainability

• Remote position
• Flexible scheduling coordinated with leadership
• Occasional meetings or events may be required

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, development, sales, or revenue generation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized, self-directed, and results-oriented
• Experience with nonprofit or educational organizations preferred

• Are motivated by mission-driven work and believe in expanding access to professional education
• Enjoy building authentic relationships and connecting donors to meaningful impact
• Are self-directed and comfortable working independently in a remote environment
• Have experience in fundraising, development, sales, or relationship-based revenue generation
• Are seeking a flexible, part-time position with performance-based earning potential
• Thrive in environments where initiative, accountability, and measurable outcomes are valued
• Have familiarity with nonprofit organizations, education, health, wellness, or professional training environments

• Hourly wage at or above Colorado minimum wage
• Paid twice per month on the 15^th, and the last day of the month
• Up to 20 hours per week