Title: Development and Fundraising Consultant
Primary point of contact: Executive Director
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid: primarily remote with possible ad-hoc in-person support, as mutually agreed (TBD))
Status: 1099 independent contractor
Compensation: Flat fee of $3000 per month (Anticipated monthly hours of service: ~80)
Duration: April 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026, with the possibility of additional services.
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Overview
Founded in 2016, Remix ⟷ Culture’s (RC) mission is to counter cultural erasure by collaboratively documenting and remixing the musical traditions and stories of underrepresented communities. We recognize the systemic barriers BIPOC artists face and believe that investing in them creates a powerful ripple effect: empowering the artists themselves fosters pride within their communities, inspiring the wider world to see them–and other cultures–with greater curiosity and empathy. We believe that by honoring, amplifying, transmitting, and reimagining the ancestral wisdom embedded in musical traditions and stories through innovative and immersive music productions co-created with traditional BIPOC musicians and remix artists, we are shifting the narrative about these communities, building a more vibrant, resilient, and interconnected world, and ‘remixing’ our societies towards more compassion and collective solidarity.
Remix ⟷ Culture (RC) seeks a seasoned and collaborative Development and Fundraising Consultant to support the launch of RC’s new development and resource mobilization initiatives during this critical phase. This is an exciting time to be supporting RC as we are launching new multidisciplinary community art programs around our ethical remixing methodology. The Consultant will provide critical development services to help us shape a radical new fundraising model that mirrors our core values of cultural integrity, relational collaboration, artist-centered equity, music for all, community exchange and belonging, and ethical innovation. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced development expert with a social impact entrepreneurial mindset to help us cultivate sustainable income sources and build the infrastructure and resources needed to enable underrepresented artists to lead, create, and thrive.
The Consultant will work in close collaboration with the Executive Director.
Key Services
Provide grant writing support to approximately 1-5 funding proposals per month currently in the pipeline from strategy to submission. (Exact number of proposals will be discussed).
Research and prospect 1-3 socially responsible corporate sponsors per month.
Support the development of new community-driven fundraising strategies and related collateral (i.e., key messages, tip sheets, background profiles, talking points, etc.), where mutually agreed and in collaboration with the ED.
Support the design, initiation, and set-up of 1 new membership program, where mutually agreed and in collaboration with the ED.
Support the design, initiation, and set-up of 1 major individual giving program, where mutually agreed and in collaboration with the ED.
Support the design and implementation of 1-2 new fundraising campaigns and 1 major cultivation/fundraising event, where mutually agreed and in collaboration with the ED and AD.
This role requires excellent grant writing and research skills, particularly in the arts and culture sectors; excellent project management skills; and strong communication/marketing skills with a keen eye for detail, project and campaign design, foresight, and strategic thinking. Previous experience with and/or knowledge of the NYC institutional performing arts and culture landscape, specifically within the non-profit sector, is a plus.
Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Arts Administration, Non-profit Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years experience in non-profit development fundraising, grant writing, resource mobilization, or similar roles.
Experience working in a resource-constrained non-profit environment preferred.
Proven track record of securing grants from public and private institutional funders, community foundations, DAFs, and/or successfully developing compelling funding proposals, designing and implementing grassroots fundraising campaigns, and other innovative cultivation activities.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience working alongside executive-level directors.
Ability to work under pressure and meet agreed deadlines, as well as the capacity to be proactive when those deadlines need to be revised as a result of evolving priorities.
Excellent capacity to anticipate challenges and propose solutions.
Passion for arts and culture, specifically performing arts, electronic music, film, multidisciplinary art, socially engaged art, remix music, cultural organizing through arts and narrative change, BIPOC artist leadership and development.
Familiarity with radical fundraising methodologies and models, fundraising guided by Just Transition principles and frameworks, and/or movement-based philanthropy.
Experience with Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or other basic graphic design tools.
About Us
Remix Culture is a NY-based 501(c)(3) arts organization dedicated to countering cultural erasure. We connect traditional musicians, remix artists, and storytellers to create collaborative experiences that honor ancestral knowledge, build cross-cultural understanding, and expand economic opportunities for underrepresented artists. Learn more at remix-culture.org.
