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Fundraising Consultant (6 Month Contract)

Urban League of Rochester

United StatesContract$10000–15000 stipendPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$10000–15000 stipend
Location
United States
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Urban League of Rochester is hiring a Fundraising Consultant (6 Month Contract). The Urban League of Rochester seeks a seasoned Fundraising Consultant to lead immediate revenue generation and build a strong foundation for sustained philanthropic growth. This consultant will focus on securing and maintaining critical funding in the near term, while developing strategy, systems, and a donor pipeline for long-term success. Working closely with leadership, the consultant will ensure continuity in fundraising efforts and create a clear pathway for ongoing growth.

Key focus areas include Drive immediate fundraising efforts across individual, corporate, and foundation giving, Maintain and strengthen relationships with current donors and sponsors, and Identify, cultivate, solicit, and close new funding opportunities.

Successful candidates bring Proven Fundraising Track Record, Experience Closing Major Gifts, and Ability to Build Fundraising Systems. Important skills include Fundraising, Revenue Generation, Philanthropic Growth, Strategy Development, Donor Pipeline Development, and Individual Giving.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

FundraisingRevenue GenerationPhilanthropic GrowthStrategy DevelopmentDonor Pipeline DevelopmentIndividual GivingCorporate GivingFoundation GivingDonor Relationship ManagementNew Funding IdentificationDonor CultivationDonor SolicitationDonor Database ManagementDonor SegmentationStewardship StrategiesCommunication SkillsClosing Major GiftsClosing Sponsorships

Qualifications

Proven Track Record of Securing Significant Philanthropic SupportExperience Closing Major Gift and Sponsorships

Full job description

Fundraising Consultant (6 Month Contract)

Description

Position Summary

The Urban League of Rochester is seeking a seasoned Fundraising Consultant to lead immediate revenue generation while building a strong foundation for sustained philanthropic growth.

This consultant will operate with a dual focus: securing and maintaining critical funding in the near term, while developing the strategy, systems, and donor pipeline that position the organization for long-term success under future leadership.

Working in close partnership with the Interim CEO, senior leadership, and the Board of Directors, the consultant will ensure continuity in fundraising efforts while creating a clear pathway for ongoing growth.

Requirements

Scope of Work

  • Drive immediate fundraising efforts across individual, corporate, and foundation giving

  • Maintain and strengthen relationships with current donors and sponsors

  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and close new funding opportunities

  • Develop and execute a focused fundraising strategy with measurable revenue goals

  • Build and organize a high-quality donor database

  • Establish donor segmentation and stewardship strategies

  • Lead donor solicitation efforts alongside leadership and the Board of Directors

  • Ensure all fundraising activities are documented, organized, and transferable

Qualifications

  • Proven track record of securing significant philanthropic support

  • Experience closing major gift and sponsorships

  • Ability to build fundraising systems and donor pipelines

  • Strong relationship management and communication skills

  • Ability to deliver both immediate results and long-term infrastructure

Key Revenue Priorities

  • June Black Scholars Event

  • Annual Appeal (development and execution)

  • Interrupt Racism Summit (November)

  • Secure sponsorships and major gifts

  • Execute donor asks and closing strategies

  • Ongoing donor cultivation and pipeline development throughout the engagement period

Payments will be made based on the successful completion of the following milestones:

Milestone 1: Strategy, Pipeline Development, and Activation

Payment: $10,000

  • Written fundraising strategy with revenue targets

  • Initial donor and prospect pipeline established

  • Sponsorship targets identified

  • Outreach launched

Milestone 2: Sponsorships and Early Revenue Commitments

Payment: $12,500

  • Secured sponsorship commitments (documented and/or contracted)

  • Active donor engagement underway

  • Revenue progress demonstrated and tracked

Milestone 3: Annual Appeal Execution and Database Completion

Payment: $12,500

  • Annual Appeal fully executed

  • Donor database completed, organized, and segmented

  • Stewardship and follow-up plan documented

Milestone 4: Final Fundraising Execution and Transition Package

Payment: up to $15,000 (final payment; total not to exceed $50,000)

Execution of fundraising efforts across all priority areas

  • Demonstrated progress toward overall fundraising goals

  • Delivery of final transition package, including:

  • Donor pipeline and status report

  • Sponsorship status and outstanding opportunities

  • Strategic recommendations and next steps for incoming CEO

Final payment is contingent upon completion of deliverables and overall performance.

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