Fundraising and Grant Development Consultant
Summerville, SC (Hybrid)
Posted 11 days ago
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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
Mamos@dorchesterseniors.com
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
Dorchester Seniors, Inc.
Dorchester Seniors, Inc. is a private, Non-Profit 501(c)3 organization established in 1979 by the Dorchester County Council. DSI provides services for the senior population and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Dorchester Seniors, Inc. mission is to provide opportunities to all senior citizens of Dorchester County to enhance their educational, mental, social, spiritual and physical well-being. To achieve this goal, Dorchester Seniors, Inc. works cooperatively with other community agencies and organizations through advocacy for senior citizens and interagency coordination including outreach, assessing needs and planning actions.
