Development Consultant

*Job Announcement: Solidago Foundation/See Forward Fund (SFF) Development Consultant* Solidago/SFF, the c3 and c4 arms, respectively, of a dynamic organization committed to transformative change, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Development Consultant to join our team.
This is a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with the Executive Director on a journey to secure $5-10M in funds for groundbreaking Strategic Initiatives across NC, GA, and AZ.
*Strategic Planning*: · Collaborate on creating an allied giving and fundraising master plan alongside the Executive Director.
· Engage in weekly consultations with the Executive Director and Board President to meticulously strategize fundraising plans for both the ED and yourself.
*Research and Analysis:* · Immerse yourself in understanding the details of targeted groups.
· Work with Program Consultant to understand in-depth analyses on these groups and the landscape and ecosystem of each state involved in the initiatives.
*Proposal Development:* Identify funding gaps at the state level from the Donor Tables and help draft compelling proposals capturing the essence of the new initiatives.
*Communication and Marketing:* · Contribute to the development of Solidago/SFF marketing materials and outreach strategies, focusing on the initiatives.
· Craft Solidago/SFF evaluations of our initiatives for wider dissemination among fellow funders to build future sources of funding for the groups beyond Solidago’s grantmaking sunset.
*Networking and Stakeholder Engagement:* · Establish connections and follow-up with funders and intermediaries.
· Facilitate introductions between ED and relevant stakeholders that you know or meet.
· Bring new funders into the Solidago fold, emphasizing allied giving.
· Contribute to organizing Solidago-sponsored events within conferences, aligning with our giving priorities at these events.
*Support and Facilitation:* Facilitate and support ED and field organizations in crafting funding requests.
*Qualifications:* · Familiarity with and relationships in the funding world related to voter engagement initiatives.
· Proven track record of presenting projects and successfully securing funds from Allied Givers (directly to groups) primarily rooted in Foundations.
· Demonstrated ability to solicit and raise funds from Individual Donors.
· Strong aptitude for crafting and implementing effective fundraising strategies.
*Time Commitment:* · 10-15 hours per week for the entirety of 2024 (Feb-Dec).
· Travel requirement for 3 – 5 events, such as W2W, FCCP, and State donor table briefings.
· Potential participation in 1-2 joint donor field trips (travel will require additional hours).
*If you are passionate about transformative change and possess the skills to make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply for the Solidago/SFF Development Consultant position.
* *Application Deadline:* January 31, 2024 To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional references to zoel@solidago.
org.
Solidago Foundation/SFF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: $25.
00 - $35.
00 per hour Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Northampton, MA 01060: Relocate before starting work (Required) Willingness to travel: * 25% (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Northampton, MA 01060