Job Description: Development and Major Gifts Consultant
Location: Remote / Hybrid (Occasional meetings in Monmouth County, NJ)
Reports To: Executive Director
Organization: Shore House – A Mental Health Recovery Community
About Shore House
Shore House is a nonprofit mental health recovery community based in Long Branch, New Jersey, dedicated to helping adults living with mental illness reclaim their lives through meaningful work, community, and purpose. As the first and only accredited Clubhouse in the state, Shore House offers a proven, evidence-based model for mental health recovery that is grounded in dignity, autonomy, and inclusion.
Mental illness affects more than 1 in 5 adults in New Jersey—and access to long-term, community-based support remains severely limited. Many individuals fall through the cracks between acute care and real-world reintegration. Shore House fills this critical gap.
We provide a welcoming, stigma-free environment where members find structure, social connection, and the tools they need to rebuild their futures. As mental health needs surge across the region, Shore House is poised for growth—and we’re seeking an experienced consultant to help us build sustainable philanthropic partnerships to support that expansion.
Position Summary
Shore House is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial Development and Major Gifts Professional to lead efforts in building transformational partnerships with corporations,and high-net-worth individuals who are passionate about advancing mental health in New Jersey.
This is a high-impact consulting role with the opportunity to shape and scale a corporate and major donor fundraising program that meets a deeply urgent community need. The ideal candidate will bring a track record of success in major donor engagement, corporate giving, and strategic fundraising, and will be energized by the opportunity to elevate Shore House’s visibility, revenue, and impact at a critical moment of organizational growth.
This person will serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director and Board and lead the charge in positioning Shore House as a premier philanthropic partner in the regional conversation around mental health recovery and innovation. We are willing to fill this role with a consultant with the right criteria and credentials.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Partnerships
Identify and pursue CSR-aligned partnerships with companies committed to mental health, community well-being, or workforce development
Develop customized proposals, sponsorship packages, and donor activations
Cultivate relationships that extend beyond one-time donations (e.g., employee giving, brand alignment, joint events)
Major Donor Development
Build a pipeline of major donors ($15,000+) with capacity and alignment with Shore House’s mission
Create individualized cultivation and stewardship strategies
Coordinate donor meetings, briefings, and site visits
Support leadership and board with donor outreach and strategy
Strategic Development Planning
Develop and implement a 6–12 month implementation plan focused on corporate giving and major gifts
Advise leadership on infrastructure, staffing, and systems to support long-term fundraising growth
Track performance and provide regular reporting and analysis
Implementation Plan
Create compelling donor materials, including case statements, pitch decks, proposals, and impact reports
Ensure messaging connects Shore House’s mission with the growing mental health crisis in New Jersey
Align all communications with Shore House’s values of inclusion, dignity, and empowerment
Qualifications
5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience with a focus on major gifts and corporate partnerships
Demonstrated success in securing gifts or sponsorships
Knowledge of New Jersey’s philanthropic, corporate, and nonprofit landscape (preferred)
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and storytelling skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a small, mission-driven team
Strategic thinker with excellent follow-through and attention to detail
Experience with donor management tools (e.g., OneCause or similar platforms)
Commitment to mental health equity and community-centered solutions
Contract Details
Compensation: $85,000 – $100,00; Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Duration: Initial 6–12 month engagement, with potential for renewal
Start Date: January 2026 (flexible)
Location: Remote/ occasional on site Long Branch, Monmouth County, NJ
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience with major donor and corporate fundraising, and your interest in supporting mental health equity in New Jersey to:
[email protected]
Subject Line: Development Consultant Application – [Your Name]
