Description:
Corporation for Supportive Housing (“CSH”) is seeking an independent contractor (“Consultant”) to provide institutional fundraising efforts and the stewardship of CSH’s supporters. The engagement will run from July 15, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with the option to extend the contract based on organizational need and Consultant availability. The Consultant will support a portfolio of program teams with the development and submission of Letters of Inquiry (“LOIs”), proposals and funder reports. The Consultant may also be assigned proposals and reports for teams outside of their portfolio on an as-needed basis.
Planned activities:
- Prepare concept papers/LOIs, proposals, and progress reports.
- Create and maintain a schedule of internal and external deadlines to ensure:
- Adequate time for program staff and leadership to review materials; and
- Timely submission of all LOIs, proposals and reports.
- Draft and submit assigned concept papers/LOIs, proposals, program budgets, and progress reports. The Fund Development team will serve as the primary point of contact.
Expected Outcomes, Milestones, and Deliverables:
Deliverable 1: Complete submission of twenty (20) funding LOIs, proposals, or reports to a range of government, corporate, and foundation sources.
Each LOI, proposal, and report will include:
- A narrative aligned with funder requirements;
- Revisions, as needed, based on CSH feedback; and
- All completed ancillary documents, as required by the funder.
Additional LOIs, proposals, and reports beyond the twenty will require mutual written agreement on timeline and compensation.
Deliverable 2: Maintain an up‑to‑date internal tracking system and participate in a weekly 30‑minute project‑management check‑in with the assigned Fund Development manager.
Funding Available:
An amount not to exceed $60,000 is available for this project.
Application Process and Vendor Requirements:
To apply for this opportunity, please email Nancy Ignall Thorpe at: [email protected] on or before July 1st, 2026.
CSH is specifically looking for someone with strong project management skills who understands how to work with multiple sources of funding, can effectively manage the workload outlined above, has strong attention to detail and excellent writing skills, and is able to manage project deliverables within a specific timeframe and budget. Knowledge of CSH and experience in the field of affordable/supportive housing or poverty alleviation is a plus.
Submission format:
In 2-4 pages, please share the following:
- Name, firm name if applicable, contact information
- Experience relevant to project and how you would approach the work
- Familiarity with CSH’s mission and/or experience in supportive housing or other relevant fields
- # of hours available monthly and any scheduling considerations
- Budget and hourly rate
Applications received before the deadline will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Demonstrated successful performance of substantially similar work
- Relevant project work
- Experience and expertise
- Years of relevant experience
- Rate reasonableness and overall cost of services
Please note that CSH requires contractors, including individuals/sole practitioners, to carry commercial general liability insurance and workers’ compensation insurance while performing work as a CSH consultant. Commercial general liability insurance may be waived on a case-by-case basis for individuals/sole practitioners. Consultants who do not carry workers’ compensation will incur a penalty equal to 0.8% of each disbursement to offset the increase to the premium CSH is assessed for uninsured contractors. CSH consultants cannot have existing, pending or expired debarments that preclude them from doing business with the United States government and cannot have convictions for, nor have any pending indictments for, fraud or a criminal offense in connection with a public contract or subcontract.