Subject Matter Expert in Fundraising and Development (Contracted 1099 Position)

About Utah Nonprofits Association (UNA): 

UNA is about building happy, healthy, resilient communities—communities that provide shelter, solace, joy, inspiration, nourishment for bodies and souls, and healing for our air, water, and land. 

We accomplish this by unifying, elevating, and strengthening Utah's nonprofits. Our work includes advocating for these critical organizations and equipping them with the information, training, resources, and benefits that they need to advance their missions. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity with a diverse revenue model, an engaged and active board of directors, and a deep commitment to building extraordinary nonprofits. 

Job Description: 

UNA is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Subject Matter Expert (SME) to instruct the Nonprofit Credential in Fundraising and Development, one of nine courses from UNA’s Nonprofit Credential program. Credential SMEs are expected to instruct, coach, and offer valuable feedback to Credential participants. This is a contracted (1099) position.  

About the Program: 

The UNA Credential is a series of nine courses that provides nonprofits with a tested, effective, and efficient process to build internal capacity and ensure long-term sustainability. The goal of the Credential is to educate and equip organizations with the resources, tools, and coaching they need to strengthen their organizations and effectively deliver on their missions. Learn more about the Credential program here. 

Course dates are to be scheduled in Q1 2025 and specific dates will be determined by the availability of the selected contractor. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Review, and as necessary, update UNA’s Credential fundraising and development-focused course. UNA will provide resources and materials from previous courses; this includes the course plan, badge requirements, pre- and post-assessments, and slide decks 

• Follow all copyright laws 

• Instruct a two-day, live, online course via Zoom in Leadership and Organizational Culture (approximately 10 hours total) 

• Provide each participating nonprofit organization a 40-minute consultation 

• Review submitted evidence items from participating organizations and provide constructive feedback  

• Meet all deadlines and commitments  

Qualifications: 

• Previous Nonprofit fund development experience (preferred) 

• DEIB learning/competency 

• Able to design program resources/offerings 

• Teaching/public speaking skills 

• Coaching experience 

• Leadership experience 

• Understanding of nonprofit organizational climate and needs 

• Experience in Grant Writing, Capital Campaigns, Strategic Planning Processes, Key Performance Indicators, and Fundamental Fundraising Principles 

• Access to Zoom, Microsoft Office, and a stable internet connection 

Approximate Time Commitment:  

• Approximately 10 hours of training (sessions broken up into two days)  

• Approximately 16 hours of consultations (broken up into two days) 

• Post-training availability to support and respond to participants (six-month window) 

• About eight hours of evidence item reviewing 

• About nine hours of lesson design 

Payment:  

$2,000 upon completion of the contract agreement. 
Additional compensation is provided if the consultation hours need to be extended. 

How to Apply:  

Complete the online application. Please no emails or phone calls—we promise that we will respond to each and every applicant.