cpjorg

Fundraising Consultant (RFP)

New York, New York, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

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About the role

CPJ defends the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal.
Through its documentation, advocacy, and emergency assistance work, CPJ protects journalists and safeguards the public's right to access diverse and independent information.
Strategy Development: Present a multi-year fundraising plan with specific, data-driven strategies across all funder types, including foundations, individuals, and corporate giving, with measurable goals and clear timelines.

CPJ invites qualified consultants to submit proposals to support the growth and diversification of its fundraising program.
The full RFP document is available here.
Advise on how CPJ's development team, partnerships, and resources can be best positioned to support the next phase of fundraising growth, including recommendations on where to invest, consolidate, or evolve current approaches.
Deliver a final written report and verbal presentation to senior management and the Development Committee.

Demonstrated track record working with organizations in the human rights, civil liberties, or media development space.
Expertise in major and principal gift fundraising and individual donor pipeline development.
Experience across multiple fundraising revenue streams, including foundations, individual giving, and corporate partnerships.
Ability to provide quantifiable examples of increased fundraising capacity and revenue for past clients.
Proposals must be submitted in PDF format to rfp@cpj.org by July 3, 2026.

Founded in 1981, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is an independent, non-profit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide.
The selected consultant will help CPJ identify and close the gap between current fundraising performance and its full revenue potential, assessing what is working well, where we are performing below our potential, and where the greatest opportunities for growth exist across all revenue streams.

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