Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy for $400k Campaign

Job ID: 40129232

Budget: $3,000 – $5,000 USD

Experienced Nonprofit Fundraising Strategist Needed – $400K Campaign (Latin America, Education & Mental Health)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced nonprofit fundraising consultant to help us design a practical, implementable fundraising strategy to raise $400,000 USD over 24 months for a growing Latin American education and youth mental health nonprofit.

This is a strategy and systems project, not day-to-day execution. We need someone who understands the realities of small, early-stage nonprofits and can design a plan that a 2-person team can realistically implement.

About the Organization (ALAS)

Asociación Latinoamericana de Sankirtan (ALAS) is a Mexico-based nonprofit focused on:

Youth mental health & suicide prevention

Literacy and free book distribution

Character development and life skills

Our mission:
Distribute 60,000 books and deliver mental health and suicide-prevention workshops to students across Mexico and Latin America.

Current status:

1.5 years of operations

Proven workshops and school partnerships

Small team (2 people)

In process of completing Donataria Autorizada (Mexican tax-exempt status)

Fundraising Goal & Scope

Total goal: $400,000 USD

Timeline: 24 months (starting January 2026)

Year 1 target: $240,000

Year 2 target: $160,000

Planned funding mix (flexible):

Individual donors & monthly giving

Crowdfunding campaigns

Foundation grants (primarily Year 2, post-legalization)

Corporate sponsorships

We understand that grant funding typically ramps up after legal registration and initial proof of impact.

What We Need From You
Primary Deliverable

A clear, realistic 24-month fundraising strategy tailored to:

A small team

Limited existing donor network

Mexico / Latin America context

We value practical execution over theory.

Key Deliverables (Prioritized)

Fundraising Strategy Roadmap

24-month phased plan

Month-by-month priorities (especially first 6 months)

Recommended sequencing of funding sources

KPIs and decision points

Case for Support & Messaging

Core case for support (3–5 pages)

One-page fact sheet

Key talking points for donors

Crowdfunding & Individual Donor Strategy

Platform recommendations

Campaign concepts and timing

Content structure and outreach guidance

Major Donor & Grant Readiness

Major donor cultivation framework

Grant readiness checklist and timeline

Foundation research approach (not necessarily full applications)

Tools & Systems

CRM and donor tracking recommendations

Simple workflows we can manage with a 2-person team

We are open to phasing or prioritizing deliverables to fit budget and timeline.

Required Experience

Must-have:

5+ years nonprofit fundraising experience

Proven success raising $250K+ for small or mid-size organizations

Experience with multiple funding sources (individual donors, crowdfunding, grants, corporate)

Ability to explain fundraising concepts clearly to non-experts

Strong plus:

Experience with Latin America or international nonprofits

Knowledge of Mexican nonprofit or donor landscape

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education, youth, or mental health sector experience

Budget & Timeline

Budget range: $3,000 – $6,000 USD (fixed price, depending on scope and experience)

Timeline: 3–4 weeks for core strategy

Optional: Ongoing advisory support (separate hourly rate)

Payment structure:
($100) upfront / 30% midpoint / 70% final delivery

How to Apply

Please include:

Relevant fundraising experience (years, campaign sizes)

1–2 short examples or case studies

Your proposed approach to this project

Your fixed-price bid within the stated range

Availability and time zone

Why This Project Matters

You’ll help build a fundraising foundation that supports:

Mental health education

Suicide prevention

Literacy access for tens of thousands of students

This is a chance to shape a mission-driven organization at an early stage, with potential for long-term collaboration.