Fundraising & Sponsorship Consultan

Community Television Network, a Chicago nonprofit with over 50 years of history empowering underserved youth, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Hard Cover, our flagship youth-produced TV show. We're seeking 1-2 dedicated volunteers to help us leverage this milestone for fundraising and sponsorship opportunities.

Our mission: Community Television Network empowers underserved youth to identify, address, and resolve issues through the use and understanding of digital media arts.

Responsibilities:

• Develop fundraising strategies and campaigns for our 40th Hard Cover anniversary
• Research and identify potential corporate sponsors and individual donors
• Create sponsorship packages and donor cultivation materials
• Help plan and coordinate fundraising efforts and initiatives
• Build relationships with sponsors and donors
• Support grant research and identification of funding opportunities (we have a grant writer on staff)
• Track fundraising progress and help steward donor relationships
• Collaborate with staff to develop compelling fundraising appeals and impact stories

Qualifications:

• Experience in fundraising, development, or sales (or strong desire to learn)
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Creative thinking about fundraising opportunities and donor engagement
• Organized and able to manage multiple prospects and initiatives
• Comfortable making asks and pitching sponsorship opportunities
• Familiarity with corporate sponsorships, individual giving, or special events is a plus
• Passion for youth media education and supporting underserved communities in Chicago

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in nonprofit fundraising and development
• Experience building and executing an anniversary fundraising campaign
• Networking opportunities with Chicago donors and corporate partners
• Mentorship and professional development
• Flexible schedule that works around your availability
• Direct impact supporting 50+ years of youth empowerment in Chicago

Schedule:

• Flexible schedule, 3-5 hours per week
• Hybrid work (primarily remote, occasional in-person meetings and events if in the area)
• Monthly check-ins with staff