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Black Farmer Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit community investment fund that invests patient integrated capital among Black food systems entrepreneurs in the Northeast. We are passionate about nurturing community wealth and health by supporting Black food actors who increase food access and economic growth in their communities.
We are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team and help us build a more just and equitable food system.
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RFP: Fundraising Consultant
RFP: Fundraising Consultant
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Black Farmer Fund seeks a development and fundraising consultant to support a capital raise for the organization’s “BFF Fund 2.0.” BFF Fund 2.0 is a $20 million integrated capital fund launched in March 2023. This pool of funding provides Black agricultural and food businesses in the Northeast with grants, patient debt capital, and technical assistance to optimize their growth potential and social impact. This new fund allows for deeper investment in entrepreneurs, with checks up to $500,000 per business. The integrated capital model includes 10 million of investor capital, and 10 million of grant capital.
This Request For Proposal (RFP) will focus on the remaining grant capital raise, as the investor capital raise is complete. At the time of this request, BFF has approximately $7.8 million to raise. We are seeking a consultant to lead the raise for 75% of the remaining amount to raise at the time of hire, and would be expected to handle gifts from prospect to close. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of raising six figure and above gifts, extensive experience in all fundraising aspects, and particular expertise in corporate giving.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Raising at least 75% of the remaining BFF 2.0 fund, which at the time of this request is approximately 7.8 million, with 75% being approximately 5.8 million.
Funder cultivation: finding new funders for BFF 2.0
Completing fundraising deadlines according to the agreed timeline
Cultivating funders: setting up meetings with potential funders, sending them materials, inviting them to BFF events, etc
Closing gifts: completing all requirements to closing a gift, such as grant submissions, letters of interest, etc
Representing BFF at events/meetings
Coordinating with BFF internal staff on development-related administrative processes such as salesforce data management, data tracking, grant management/organization
Drafting a fundraising strategy within the first 30 days of the contract
Monitoring industry news and events for potential speaking engagements for BFF 2.0
Note: Occasional (reimbursable) travel may be required for fundraising strategy, prospecting, and other related activities;
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong corporate giving background and experience: established connections with corporate giving partners and strong experience in cooperation giving/corporate social responsibility
Experience with individual donors, institutional giving, and crowdfunding
Grant writing and grant proposal experience
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ideally based in the Northeast, and at the minimum, able to work on Eastern Standard Time
Experience and comfort with working in a fully remote environment
Prior experience fundraising for environmental causes/agriculture causes/Black-led organizations
TO APPLY
Please submit the following:
Your CV
A cover letter
A mock pitch to a corporate partner: Prepare a short pitch with the premise that you have been invited to meet with a corporate donor to speak more about BFF 2.0 and why they should consider a gift. The pitch should be no more than 300 words, and simply consist of a verbal presentation.