Strategic Fundraising & Development Consultant (Remote)

Artscouncil Ni; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

DU Dance (NI) is seeking a freelance fundraising consultant to work strategically and practically during a key development period. The role focuses on identifying income, building relationships with funders and partners, and creating fundraising systems that endure beyond the consultancy.

The time commitment is approximately one day per week, with a contract period from 1 November 2026 to 30 September 2027, based in Belfast with flexible remote working by agreement.

Qualifications

• Freelance consultant with fundraising and development experience.
• Ability to identify and pursue new income.
• Develop relationships with funders and partners.
• Establish systems and knowledge to sustain fundraising work.

Responsibilities

• Work strategically and practically to support organisational development.
• Help identify new funding opportunities and engage potential funders.
• Develop relationships with partners and key stakeholders.
• Establish fundraising processes and knowledge for future use.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Grant writing & fundraising

Stakeholder relationship management

Strategic development

Project management

Job description

DU Dance (NI) is seeking a freelance fundraising consultant to work strategically and practically during a key development period. The role focuses on identifying income, building relationships with funders and partners, and creating fundraising systems that endure beyond the consultancy.

The time commitment is approximately one day per week, with a contract period from 1 November 2026 to 30 September 2027, based in Belfast with flexible remote working by agreement.