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Chicago Women in Philanthropy (CWIP) is Seeking a Fundraising Consultant!

December 16, 2025

We’re inviting proposals from experienced fundraising professionals—please share with your networks!

Help Us Find Our Next Fundraising Partner. We’ve released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an experienced fundraising consultant to help expand and diversify our revenue.  We are seeking a consultant who can design and implement strategies to raise funds annually through sponsorships, grants, major gifts, and individual donations.

We’re seeking a consultant who can:

  • Assess CWIP’s current fundraising landscape and identify opportunities for growth
  • Provide recommendations for donor cultivation, stewardship, and retention
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to achieve $250k–$500k in annual revenue
  • Support sponsorship, grant, and individual giving strategies
  • Secure mission-aligned sponsorships and institutional grants
  • Cultivate and steward individual donors, including mid-level and major gift prospects
  • Support board and committee members in fundraising advocacy
  • Advise on fundraising events, campaigns, and best practices
  • Provide progress updates and recommendations to staff and board leadership

If you or someone in your network would be a strong candidate, we’d love your help spreading the word.

View the full RFP and apply by January 30, 2026.

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