Capital Campaign Manager

Old First Preservation and Community Foundation, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Old First Preservation and Community Foundation (OFPCF) seeks a Capital Campaign Manager/Consultant for the Rose Windows Restoration project. This part-time consultant role focuses on bridging an $850k fundraising gap in a $1.5M campaign, with strategy, donor outreach, and board liaison responsibilities.

Remote work via Zoom is offered, with collaboration across Brooklyn-based stakeholders. Fundraising experience is essential, and compensation will be negotiated based on scope and hours.

Qualifications

• Fundraising experience is essential.
• 2–3 years of demonstrated capital campaign or major-gift fundraising experience.
• Experience advising and collaborating with nonprofit or private organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a targeted capital campaign strategy focused on individual donors and major gifts.
• Establish donor prospects and solicitation pipelines with milestones and outreach schedules.
• Develop donor communications and stewardship reports for board review.
• Guide the campaign from strategy through donor solicitation and follow-up.
• Maintain centralized tracking using Google Workspace and prepare progress reports for Board meetings.

Skills

Fundraising

Board Collaboration

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Capital Campaign Manager / Consultant. Organization: Old First Preservation and Community Foundation (OFPCF). Project: Rose Windows Restoration — $1.5 Million Capital Campaign. Location: Brooklyn, NY — Remote via Zoom Meetings. Position Type: Part-Time Consultant / Independent Contractor. Organization Overview. The Old First Preservation and Community Foundation (OFPCF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the historic architecture and civic legacy of Old First Reformed Church in Park Slope, Brooklyn.. Guided by a volunteer Board of Directors, OFPCF oversees preservation and restoration efforts to maintain and improve the interior and exterior of the historic church building.. Position Summary. OFPCF recently received a $675,000 grant from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and is seeking to retain an experienced Capital Campaign Manager / Consultant to bridge the $850,000 fundraising gap for the $1.5 million Rose Windows Restoration project.. The successful candidate will develop and implement a targeted fundraising strategy, working in consultation with specified Board members. The consultant will provide support throughout the campaign to OFPCF on any matter pertinent to the tasks at hand.. Fundraising experience is essential..

Key Responsibilities

1. Campaign Strategy and Leadership.
   • Develop and implement a targeted capital campaign strategy, with a focus on individual donors and major gifts..
   • Establish donor prospects and solicitation pipelines..
   • Set campaign milestones, priorities, and outreach schedules..
   • Develop tailored donor communications and stewardship reports..
   • Guide the campaign from strategy through donor solicitation and follow-up..
2. Campaign Administration and Board Support.
   • Maintain a centralized tracking system using Google Workspace for prospects, donors, pledges, and grant deliverables..
   • Prepare campaign progress reports for Board meetings..
   • Assist with identifying campaign volunteers. Provide guidance, training, and technical assistance to them to strengthen the organization’s fundraising capacity..

Qualifications

• Fundraising Experience: Two to three years of demonstrated experience managing or consulting on capital campaigns, major-gift fundraising, or related fundraising assignments with private or nonprofit organizations..
• Board Collaboration: Experience advising and collaborating with nonprofit or private organizations..
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Google Workspace is necessary. Experience with other fundraising or related databases is a plus..

Terms and Application Instructions

• Compensation: Consultant will be paid commensurate with experience and negotiated based on the proposed scope of work and anticipated hours..
• Payment will be made either by an hourly rate or monthly retainer, within an anticipated range of $15,000 to $25,000 based on project life..
• Contract Type: Part-time Consultant/Independent Contractor.

Experience: Not required
Employment: Part-time
Schedule: Flex time
Salary: $15,000 – $25,000 yearly

About Old First Preservation and Community Foundation, Inc.:
The Old First Preservation and Community Foundation (OFPCF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the historic architecture and civic legacy of Old First Reformed Church in Park Slope, Brooklyn.