Fundraising Consultant (6 Month Contract) Job at URBAN LEAGUE OF ROCHESTER NY, Inc., Rochester, NY

  • URBAN LEAGUE OF ROCHESTER NY, Inc.
  • Rochester, NY

Job Description

Fundraising Consultant Position

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.

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.

Job Tags

Contract work, Interim role, Immediate start

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