Development Consultant

Mission As a 501(c)(3) organization, Old Georgetown Volleyball Club is dedicated to developing the next generation of women leaders in our community through elite volleyball training and competitive opportunities. By instilling our GRIT values—Growth, Resilience, Integrity, and Teamwork—we empower our entire community to build the confidence and balance necessary to lead on the court, in the classroom, and throughout our lives.

Project Scope & Engagement The Development Consultant is an independent professional engaged to design and execute revenue-generating strategies that support the club’s elite programs and scholarship initiatives. The Consultant functions as an external expert, providing high-level strategy and execution to meet specific financial milestones.

Primary Objectives:

• Strategic Coordination: Serve as the professional liaison between the Executive Director (Staff) and the Board Development Chair (Governance) to ensure fundraising initiatives align with the club’s operational budget and long-term vision.
• Board Activation: Provide the Board of Directors with professional tools, scripts, and prospect data to facilitate high-level donor engagement.
• Sponsorship Procurement: Independently identify, pitch, and secure corporate partnerships and sponsorships within the Bethesda area and the broader athletic industry.
• Event Management: Oversee the end-to-end planning and production of signature fundraising events, ensuring high-yield ROI and brand alignment.
• Donor Stewardship Systems: Design and implement a donor lifecycle process—from initial identification to formal recognition—ensuring a professional experience for all supporters.
• Campaign Direction: Execute targeted digital and seasonal fundraising campaigns, leveraging the OGVBC brand to engage alumni and the local community.

Qualifications:

• Professional Independence: Demonstrated experience as a successful fundraising consultant or business development expert with a portfolio of results in the $25k gift/sponsorship range.
• Strategic Diplomacy: Proven ability to collaborate with executive leadership and volunteer boards to achieve unified financial goals.
• Project Management Mastery: Expert-level ability to manage complex timelines, from gala production to multi-channel digital campaigns.
• Communication Excellence: High-level presentation and grant/proposal writing skills suitable for C-suite and community leader engagement.
• Regional Knowledge: Established familiarity with the Bethesda/DC philanthropic landscape and athletic sponsorship markets.
• Administrative Capacity: Consultant must provide their own equipment, software, and office space necessary to fulfill the contract requirements.

Contract Terms:

• Location: Remote / Field-based (Consultant is expected to attend key local meetings and events as needed to fulfill deliverables).
• Structure: 1099 Independent Contractor.
• Evaluation: Performance will be measured by the successful achievement of defined fundraising targets and project milestones.