The Steering Committee of Collective Diaspora is excited to share that we are searching for a development consultant to assist us in raising continued funding for Collective Diaspora and its member Black cooperatives and Black-led cooperative support organizations. We know how difficult it is to raise the capital necessary to launch and grow any enterprise, but especially Black-led enterprises, and most especially Black-led cooperatives and the community-based organizations in Black communities that are doing the base-building work that encourages the growth of more Black cooperatives.
That's why we're so appreciative of the support you've given us and it's why we're hoping you'll help us spread the word about this new position!
Check out the position announcement below and please share with folks you think would be a good fit.
POSITION DESCRIPTION Collective Diaspora Development Consultant
ABOUT COLLECTIVE DIASPORA
Collective Diaspora is a membership-based organization of Black cooperatives and Black-led cooperative support organizations from across the African diaspora. Our mission is to build a regenerative economy grounded in racial and gender equity through the development and growth of Black cooperatives around the world. We are weaving together a transnational Black cooperative support system to challenge the economic isolation faced by Black communities and the extraction of Black wealth that has been taking place in different forms since the Transatlantic Slave Trade. By deepening our connections with each other we aim to make our cooperatives and organizations, and in turn our communities, stronger and more resilient. We develop resources within our own Black networks while putting into practice the 6th principle of cooperatives, Cooperation Among Cooperatives.
We are grounded in the cooperative traditions of collective ownership and collective uplift that have survived in Black communities throughout the African diaspora amidst the dominant economic model of extraction and exploitation.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Collective Diaspora seeks a Development Consultant to manage fundraising initiatives for the organization. The Development Consultant is expected to research prospective foundations, and write proposals & grant reports, with a focus on securing funding that directly benefits members in addition to the organization as a whole.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify and research 5 new prospective funders per month
Pursue 3 leads per month
Schedule meetings with foundation representatives and manage all related communications
Draft grant proposals and lead the process for submitting grant applications
Submit reports to grant funders and status updates for individual donors
Work with the Finances & Fundraising Team of the Steering Committee to assist in all fundraising activities
Work with Collective Diaspora’s fiscal sponsor, Open Collective Foundation, to maintain accurate and up to date donation records;
represent Collective Diaspora at relevant meetings, events, conferences, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
Skilled in Time, Organizational, and Project management;
Exceptional interpersonal skills where multiple stakeholders are involved in decision-making;
Excellent listening, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills;
Excellent research and grant writing skills;
2 years experience writing grant proposals
Experience leading individual donor campaigns
Track record of success
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of cooperatives and the solidarity economy
Comfortable reviewing financial statements
The following would be viewed as traits of an ideal candidate
Skilled in Nonviolent Communication
Effective consensus/consent decision making
Flexible & Nimble
Collaborative
Comfortable with taking direction from others and receiving feedback
Diligent about followup
Disciplined
Self-Motivated
Able to work independently
Able to run with ideas
Able to bring together ideas
Rigorous
Self-directed & Proactive
Comfortable with the uncertainty and change associated with a new organization
Care and Commitment
Passionate about social justice and Black cooperatives
Passionate about building an alternative to capitalism
COMPENSATION
This is a part time consultancy that pays an annual P/T equivalent of $42,640. This position does not offer benefits.
LOCATION
This is a remote position that collaborates with members spanning across multiple time zones.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to [email protected]with “DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT” in the subject line.
