Fundraising Consultant for IMPACT: Terms of Reference
Background
IMPACT is a diverse global organization engaging arts and culture to transform conflict and build more creative, inclusive societies.
IMPACT advocates for the field of arts, culture, and conflict transformation; fosters connections to facilitate the sharing of knowledge, contacts, resources, and ideas; and builds the capacity of art and culture practitioners in the field.
IMPACT envisions a more peaceful, just, and creative world, where the voices of artists and cultural workers are amplified in addressing the pressing global challenges, such as violent conflicts, climate change, racial and other kinds of injustices, rise of authoritarianism, gender-based violence and others.
IMPACT is guided by:
- Equity: Remaining aware of the role of privilege, we work to amplify lesser heard voices and counter power imbalances.
- Inclusivity: We welcome diverse perspectives, identities, languages, traditions, and worldviews with respect and compassion.
- Justice: We challenge power imbalances, oppression, and inequality to develop more just relationships based on dignity and respect.
- Respect: We are open and supportive of diverse ways of being and thinking, and strive to honor each person’s integrity.
- Collaboration: We listen, think, and act together across our networks.
- Integrity: Communicating transparently, we openly and thoroughly engage with data and lived experience.
- Responsiveness: We respond dynamically to relevant threats and challenges, supporting our network in creatively meeting them.
- Creativity: We support artistic and cultural expression offering ways to imagine and enact possibilities for constructive change.
- Courage and Care: Taking steps to mitigate risk, we champion and protect ideas and actions put forth in the face of danger.
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Specifications
IMPACT is looking for a fundraising consultant to:
- Develop a focused fundraising strategy for IMPACT, building on clear and consistent messaging and existing relationships and mapping.
- Raise institutional and private donations, and create funding collaborations for:
- IMPACT programs/program areas of Advocacy; Capacity Building; Exchange;
- General Operating budget
- Short, Mid and Long-term organizational continuity
- Build capacity of IMPACT to identify and pursue funding opportunities in a timely fashion, including advice on how to manage relationships with funders and donors. Contribute to building organizational capacities including supporting new staff positions e.g. from fundraising associate to executive director; refining the narrative and messaging in line with marketing and comms.
Purpose
IMPACT has an annual budget of $221,000.00 for July 2022-June 2023. We are looking to sustain this level of funding and increase our income to grow our operation and deliver more programmes.
We expect the fundraising consultant to be able to raise a minimum amount of $250,000 income for 2023 onwards. We are looking for sources of funding that are in line with our mission and values, and that are diverse, e.g., trusts and foundations, philanthropy, crowdsourcing, gifting, donors etc.
The types of funded initiatives should be developed in line with our Annual Work Plan priorities and ambitions, and involve our partners and existing networks where possible.
Profile and eligibility criteria of Fundraising Consultant
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Min. 5 years’ experience in developing and/or implementing effective fundraising strategies. |
Experience of fundraising in the field of arts, culture and/or conflict transformation. |
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Ability to identify and approach funders of interest for funding towards: general support; current programmes; new ideas |
Existing relevant networks and contacts a bonus. |
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Min 3 year’s experience in grant writing and/or negotiating for diverse types of fundraising opportunities. Proven track record of winning successful bids and/or raising funds. |
Experience with funders and organizations in Global North and South, particularly trusts and foundations, philanthropy, and major donors. Proven track record of raising funds of $250,000 per annum or more. |
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A strong level of English, and clear and concise writing abilities. Ability to translate ideas and messaging into project proposals and action. |
Additional languages a bonus. |
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Min 1 year experience of capacity building of staff for fundraising strategy development, grant writing, relationship management, and business development |
Qualifications and/or training in facilitation and delivery of workshops |
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Alignment with IMPACT’s Values, Mission & Vision |
Demonstrable experience of working in/for an organisation with shared values, ideally at an international scale |
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Working visa and/or permit for place of residence and ability to work remotely with own equipment and insurance. |
Confident in working independently and as part of a remote team |
Governance
IMPACT is an independent global non-profit organization, registered in the US. It is governed by a diverse Board of Directors, including members from Argentina, Belgium, Israel, Japan, Kenya, and the US.
IMPACT is seeking a Fundraising Consultant, who will work as part of a team with IMPACT’s Program Manager (P.M.) and an IMPACT Fundraising Associate (F.A.), under the guidance and in cooperation with the Board Fundraising (FR) Work Group. As needed the Fundraising Team will consult with other board work groups and the Program Team, and collaborate as needed for specific projects.
- The consultant will be expected to be the lead writer on most, if not all grant proposals, receiving support from the P.M. and F.A.
- The overall work flow and deadlines and logistics of proposal management will be the responsibility of the P.M.
- Proposals will be sent out by P.M. who will be official point of contact with donors and prospective donors
- The relationship holder with the funder will be established on a case-by-case basis, depending on who holds the relationship and the content of proposals
- Content input expected from Program Team and IMPACT members
- Resources for programme delivery and operations will be built into fundraising budgets, where possible
- The F.A. will initially work on a freelance basis – master student or masters graduate level – will primarily focus on research and grant opportunities, administrative support and editing of relevant documents.
Compensation
Up to $15,000 ($200-400/day depending on level of experience and daily rate). This amount will be paid on a monthly basis based on timesheets. This amount includes any VAT. Consultants should have their own liabilities and insurance.
Timeframe
5-6 months from October 2022 to March 2023 — possibility of extension
How to Apply
Please send your CV, motivation letter and proof of track record / examples by email to: jobs@impactart.org. Please specify your daily rate, expected number of days and targets/milestones, and availability for this consultancy.
The deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. Applications will be reviewed by the IMPACT Board and communicated by early October 2022.