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Fundraising Consultant

About Building Markets

Building Markets’ mission is to build inclusive economies for small businesses so that all people have the opportunity to rise. We do this by opening opportunities for small business owners affected by crises or marginalization to transform their lives and communities.

Building Markets addresses inequality around the world by advancing inclusive economies that work for all. We do this by opening opportunities for small business owners — who fuel more than 70% of the world’s jobs — to transform their lives and communities. Since 2004, Building Markets has combined its deep local knowledge, comprehensive data, and global networks to build confidence and strength in more than 27,000 small business owners affected by crises and marginalization. From securing $1.5  billion in contracts or loans to creating more than 74,000 full-time jobs in places where they’re needed most, Building Markets is elevating small businesses as engines of enduring social impact and economic growth.

To achieve our mission, we concentrate our efforts on four primary outcomes:

  • Increased revenue for small businesses from communities affected by marginalization.

  • Increased buyer confidence in our target small businesses.

  • Job creation for people held back by marginalization.

  • Secured working capital for our target small businesses.

As we move ahead, we will use four primary channels to deliver impact:

  • Data-Driven, AI Powered Matchmaking Tool: Building on Building Markets’ existing digital services (business directory, tender directory, and export platform) we will provide a critical connection point between suppliers and buyers.

  • Bespoke small business data: We will build on our current data capture processes and quality controls to ensure that our data is a high-quality resource for buyers and suppliers and a rigorous source of evidence for policy development.

  • Market-access training: Building Markets’ bid training has been proven to be highly effective in enabling small businesses to win procurement opportunities. We will standardize and develop this training service so that it can be delivered directly to small businesses and create an offering to corporations and governments needing implementation support for their procurement programs.

  • Access to necessary working capital: Many small businesses we interact with are looking for working capital. This capital represents a binding constraint to small business growth as it reduces their ability to bid on larger volumes of work.

The Fundraising Consultant Position

The Fundraising Consultant will support fundraising activities for Building Markets. We are seeking an experienced Fundraising Consultant to help build Building Markets’ visibility, impact, and financial resources. In particular, s/he will be responsible for identifying, initiating introductions, and building relationships with top prospective foundations, corporations, and individual donors. 

Scope of Work

Fundraising Development:

  • Work with the Head of Partnerships to build and nurture a list of top foundation and corporate prospects at the local and national level.

  • Identify prospective mid-level and high net worth donors in major cities in the US (with a focus on New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles).

  • Work with the Head of Partnerships to initiate and build relationships with foundations, corporations, and individual donors, and secure funding.

  • Assist Head of Partnerships in finding sponsors for special events throughout the year.  

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in nonprofit development, with a strong track record of securing significant contributions from foundations, corporations, and other funding sources. 

  • Demonstrated experience in identifying and securing contributions from individual donors; access to high-net-worth databases and capacity research tools is an advantage.

  • In-depth understanding of and established connections within the New York and California philanthropic landscapes.

  • Proven success in developing and strengthening donor relationships over time.

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage diverse donors while fostering lasting partnerships.

  • Proactive, multitasking, self-starter; able to work well autonomously, with minimal supervision.

  • Comfortable working virtually

  • Enthusiasm and a deep commitment to Building Markets’ mission and objectives.

  • A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Location

The Fundraising Consultant position is a remote position based in the US. Preference will be given to candidates in New York or Washington, DC metro areas.

Compensation

Daily rate ranges between $400 - $550. The Fundraising Consultant will work on a pre-negotiated amount of hours per month.

Directions

Interested candidates should email their CV and cover letter to careers@buildingmarkets.org. The submission deadline for this position is January 24th, 2025.