Fundraising Consultant

China Digital Times (CDT) is seeking a fundraising consultant. CDT (chinadigitaltimes.net) is a bilingual non-profit media organization that brings marginalized and censored voices from China to the world. Reporting to the President, the fundraising consultant will participate actively in our fundraising strategy by developing and maintaining a portfolio of prospective individual and institutional supporters, managing communication with potential funders, and preparing grant proposals. The successful candidate will work remotely. Job responsibilities:

• Work with the President and other CDT staff to expand and implement CDT’s fundraising strategy;
• Research, identify, cultivate, and solicit commitments from prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and other philanthropic entities;
• Assist with grant writing and report writing;
• Manage the production and logistics of fundraising, reputed company, and cultivation events, including briefings and privately hosted dinners;
• Manage communications with CDT funders;
• Create and maintain a database of supporters and prospects;
• Deliver output in a timely manner consistent with the agreed strategy and priorities of the organization;

Qualifications:

• Experience: At least three years fundraising experience with a proven track record of reputed company. Specialization in the reputed company rights field preferred.
• Must be reputed company to work well independently and as part of a small team.
• Must be highly organized, willing to take initiative, and a creative thinker.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Salary and terms: This is a part-time consulting position for six months with the possibility for extension. We offer competitive compensation. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job