We are seeking a seasoned development consultant to help lead our fundraising efforts. This contracted position will work twenty (20) hours per week in close collaboration with our Executive Director, Director of Communications, project consultants, as well as board members, with a focus on building relationships with funders inside and outside the US. Candidates outside the US are encouraged to apply.
While this position does not require a background in CLTs (community land trusts), it does require a background in community development and a deep appreciation for the importance of community-led efforts to address the challenges of affordable housing, security of tenure, and localized food systems (to name a few of the applications of the CLT). As with all members of our team, this position will serve as an ambassador for the international CLT movement, both in individual meetings as well as in public forums.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, communities, and identities to apply.
We are seeking a seasoned development consultant to help lead our fundraising efforts. This contracted position will work twenty (20) hours per week in close collaboration with our Executive Director, Director of Communications, project consultants, as well as board members who are actively engaged in fundraising efforts with a focus on building relationships with funders inside and outside the US that lead to support for both program initiatives as well as operations. Candidates outside the US are encouraged to apply.
While this position does not require a background in CLTs, it does require a background in community development and a deep appreciation for the importance of community-led efforts to address the challenges of affordable housing, security of tenure, and localized food systems (to name a few of the applications of the CLT).
Lastly, as with all members of our team, this position will serve as an ambassador of the international CLT movement, both in individual meetings as well as in public forums.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, communities, and identities to apply.
Key Responsibilities
1. Fundraising Strategy & Execution
- Refine and implement a multi-year fundraising plan focused on securing funding for both program-specific initiatives as well as unrestricted grants for operations.
- Identify and build funder relationships with funders and other key stakeholders.
- Develop and manage an individual giving program, including annual appeals, major gifts, and online donations.
- Work with the board of directors and other organizational volunteers who wish to participate in fundraising efforts.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a donor-funder contact management system to track relationships and engagement.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Communications to create donor engagement strategies as well as set and achieve annual fundraising goals.
2. Grants & Institutional Funding
- Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with CLT Center’s mission.
- Write and manage grant proposals and assist with reporting, in collaboration with the Executive Director and Director of Communications.
3. Public Speaking & Representation
- Represent the CLT Center in meetings with funders (virtual and in-person), in both small and large group settings.
4. Data & Reporting
- Maintain accurate funder records and analyze fundraising performance.
- Prepare reports for staff leadership and the board on fundraising, funder engagement, and program impact.
- Build a fundraising prospect database and donor tracking system.
- Create a 12-month fundraising calendar.
Qualifications & Experience
- Required
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in fundraising in a nonprofit context, with a proven record of success.
- Strong relationship-building skills with individual donors, foundations, and philanthropic partners.
- Experience engaging boards of directors in fundraising efforts.
- Experience with grant writing, donor engagement, and major gift solicitation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in public speaking.
- Proficiency in the following applications: Google Docs/Sheets/Drive, MS Office, and Zoom.
- Full professional fluency in English.
- Comfortable and culturally competent in a diverse workspace and diverse field.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a small leadership team.
- Passion for CLT Center’s mission and the broader movement for community-led development on community-owned land.
- Must be available between 10 AM – 4 PM Central Time (GMT-5).
- Preferred
- Fundraising experience in an international context, with an existing set of funder relationships.
- Experience working with donor management/CRM systems.
- Experience working in the international community development sector.
Contracting Terms
The Development Consultant is a 20 hour per week position paying $75 per hour. This is a one year contracted position, with possibilities for renewal upon successful accomplishment of goals. The Development Consultant will report to the Executive Director, Greg Rosenberg.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Greg Rosenberg at greg@communitylandtrust.net with the subject line: Fundraising Position Application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with interviews conducted on Zoom with the participation of CLT Center staff and board members. Equity Commitment: In hiring staff and contractors, we will afford equal opportunity without regard to age, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, disability status, gender identity, marital status, military service, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
