Consultant/Major Gifts & Foundations

The Center for Political Accountability is looking for a fundraiser to work with the premier NGO that is addressing corporate political spending. The Center focuses on the corporate money that underwrites the six, seven and eight figure contributions that have major impact. It is seeking a person with major gifts experience who can help raise support from individual donors and foundations.

Why corporate political spending? Because of the role of corporate dollars in reshaping state and national politics and policy and crippling our democracy, the rule of law and our ability to address critical societal issues. These include voting rights, climate change and women’s reproductive rights.

The Center is reshaping how companies engage in political spending. It follows an innovative strategy that circumvents a blocked political process to work directly with companies. It is recognized for making corporate political disclosure and accountability the norm. It is now focused on getting companies to commit to a framework for governing their spending and giving them an ethical compass. The Center’s work is even more important at this moment when political spending is enabling the attack on our democracy.

About the Role

CPA is looking for a dynamic development professional with a strong track record in major gifts and foundation fundraising. This consultant will work closely with the President to expand support from individual donors and private foundations who care deeply about strengthening democracy and corporate political accountability.

Why This Work Matters

Today, CPA is advancing its work even further: securing company commitments to robust governance frameworks that ensure political spending is not only transparent and accountable but also guided by ethical principles. At a time when political spending is enabling attacks on democratic norms, this work is more urgent than ever.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Significant experience securing major gifts from high-net-worth individuals
• Demonstrated success raising funds from private foundations
• Strong strategic thinking and relationship-building skills
• A passion for democracy, transparency, and corporate accountability
• An ability to work independently in a consulting capacity
• Experience in building a major gift program

The candidate will work with the President to identify and cultivate 6-7 figure donors and provide prospect research to develop the pipeline.

This is a consulting engagement offering the opportunity to partner with a highly respected organization at a pivotal moment for democracy, corporate governance and shaping how corporations act as responsible participants in our society, the political process and our democracy.

To apply, please email @cpastaffassociate@gmail.com with the subject line "CPA Major Gifts & Foundations Consultant".