Fundraising and Grant Development Consultant
Job Description
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Fundraising and Grant Development Consulting Services
Dorchester Seniors, Inc.
Dorchester Seniors, Inc. is accepting proposals from qualified fundraising consultants, fractional development professionals, and consulting firms to strengthen and diversify the organization’s revenue.
Scope of Services
• Grant prospect research, writing, submission, and reporting • Individual, corporate, and foundation fundraising • Donor cultivation, stewardship, and retention • Corporate sponsorship development • Annual and special fundraising campaigns • Board and leadership fundraising support • Development planning, systems, and performance tracking
Engagement
This is an initial six-month independent consulting engagement, with the possibility of renewal based on performance, organizational needs, and available funding. Qualified respondents should demonstrate experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant development, donor strategy, sponsorship development, and revenue diversification. Experience with aging services, healthcare, human services, nutrition, transportation, rural services, or community-based organizations is preferred.
RFP Schedule
Activity
Date
RFP Posted
July 26, 2026
Written Questions Due
August 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET
DSI Responses Issued
August 11, 2026
Proposals Due
August 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET
Anticipated Start Date
September 8, 2026
Click the link for full RFP: https://dorchesterseniors.com/events-news/
Contact and Submission
Melodi Amos, Executive Assistant
[email protected]
Subject Line: Fundraising and Grant Development Consulting RFP
Dorchester Seniors, Inc. reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal, request additional information, negotiate the final scope and fees, or cancel the solicitation.
Dorchester Seniors, Inc. | Fundraising and Grant Development Consulting Services
