Professional fundraisers
People with experience building donor pipelines, campaigns, and long-term funding relationships.
Fundraising Partner Program
Become a fundraising partner
Help the Foundation grow, attract donors, grants, and corporate partners, and receive fixed milestone incentives for approved results.
Professional fundraising deserves structure, ethics, and clear boundaries.
This program is for experienced people who can help open serious funding relationships while protecting donor trust, participant dignity, and the Foundation mission.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for serious people with serious networks.
Grant specialists
People who can identify grant opportunities, prepare materials, and help match the Foundation mission with funder priorities.
Nonprofit consultants
Advisors who understand charitable growth, governance, donor confidence, and sustainable program funding.
Business development professionals
People who can create thoughtful introductions to companies, sponsors, leaders, and mission-aligned partners.
Corporate partnership specialists
Professionals who can help structure responsible corporate support, sponsorships, and long-term relationships.
Community leaders and donor network builders
People with trusted networks who can introduce the Foundation to donors, grantmakers, and civic leaders.
Partner responsibilities
What a fundraising partner does
A Fundraising Partner helps the Foundation reach credible funding sources, build relationships, and develop support for practical assistance, technology access, advocacy, and supported community living.
Donor discovery
Identify potential donors, sponsors, and mission-aligned supporters.
Grant research
Find grant opportunities and help prepare a credible path to application.
Corporate partnerships
Develop introductions to companies and partners that can support the work responsibly.
Donor relationships
Support long-term, respectful relationships with funders and donors.
Public visibility
Help improve awareness without exploiting disability or vulnerable families.
How the program works
A clear process before any incentive is approved.
1
Application
2
Interview
3
Written agreement
4
Onboarding
5
Work begins
6
Funds received
7
Internal review
8
Board approval
9
Incentive payment
Incentives
Fixed milestone incentive program
The Foundation does not pay commissions and does not pay a percentage of donations. Fundraising partner work is reviewed for each calendar month, and any approved reward is a pre-approved fixed monthly payment for defined results established by the Board of Directors.
| Actually received donations in a calendar month | Fixed monthly reward |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | $0 |
| $10,000–24,999 | $1,000 |
| $25,000–49,999 | $2,000 |
| $50,000–99,999 | $4,000 |
| $100,000–249,999 | $8,000 |
| $250,000–499,999 | $15,000 |
| $500,000 or more | $26,000 |
Counts toward results
- Monetary donations actually received by the Foundation.
- Corporate sponsorship contributions.
- Grants attracted by the partner.
- Permitted restricted donations.
- Unrestricted donations.
Does not count toward results
- Donation promises or future commitments.
- In-kind donations.
- Canceled payments, refunds, or chargebacks.
- Donations from existing donors assigned to another partner.
- Donations not connected to the partner activity.
- Foundation-wide campaigns unless otherwise approved by the Board of Directors.
Important notice
No incentive is automatic.
All payments are pre-approved fixed milestone incentives. A right to payment exists only after funds are actually received, internally reviewed, source-confirmed, and approved according to Foundation procedures.
Funds must actually arrive in the Foundation account.
The source and partner attribution must be confirmed.
The payment must be approved under internal Foundation procedures.
Legal status
- Fundraising Partners work as independent contractors unless a written agreement provides otherwise.
- Participation in the program does not create employment.
- Participation does not guarantee any payment.
- The Foundation may deny payment if program terms are violated.
Ethics code
- Do not mislead donors or overstate Foundation commitments.
- Do not promise assistance without approval.
- Do not use personal accounts to receive donations.
- Do not use the Foundation logo without permission.
- Do not violate law, confidentiality, privacy, or donor trust.
- Do not use aggressive fundraising methods.
- Respect people with disabilities and protect the dignity of people receiving help.
Fundraising partner FAQ
Questions before you apply
Can I participate from another country?
Yes, if your work can be performed lawfully and responsibly and the written agreement supports your role.
Is experience required?
Relevant experience is strongly preferred because this program is designed for professional fundraising, grants, partnerships, and donor development.
How are results confirmed?
Results are reviewed through Foundation records, source confirmation, attribution review, and internal approval procedures.
When is an incentive paid?
Only after funds are received, reviewed, attributed, and approved under the written program terms.
Can I work with other organizations?
Potential conflicts must be disclosed and handled under the written agreement and Foundation policies.
Can I volunteer first and apply later?
Yes. Volunteering and the Fundraising Partner Program are separate tracks with separate expectations and review.
Application
Apply to the Fundraising Partner Program
Applications are collected through a dedicated Google Form so every candidate answers the same questions and the Foundation can review submissions consistently.
Submit your application in Google Forms
The application asks about your country, contact details, work experience, fundraising and grant experience, languages, professional network, geography, optional professional profile links, and agreement with program rules.
Open application form