ArtspaceNC · 1 week ago
Arts Capital Campaign Consultant
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelArtspace, a nonprofit visual arts center in Raleigh, is seeking proposals from qualified fundraising consultants to guide the planning and launch of a multi-million-dollar capital campaign. The consultant will partner with Artspace’s leadership to assess campaign readiness and feasibility, advise on goal setting, and lead planning towards a public campaign launch in Fall 2026.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Review organizational capacity, fundraising systems, and staff resources
Facilitate sessions with staff and Board to define campaign priorities, costs, and goals
Draft a preliminary case for support that reflects Artspace’s dual mission: serving artists and the public while advancing downtown Raleigh’s tourism and development goals
Conduct confidential interviews with donors, civic leaders, arts supporters, and tourism and business stakeholders
Evaluate community appetite and philanthropic potential for the campaign
Deliver a feasibility report including: Recommended goal range and campaign structure, Messaging and case feedback, Identification of early prospects and campaign leadership, Strategies for aligning campaign goals with broader downtown and cultural tourism initiatives
Develop a full campaign plan with timeline, gift table, and leadership structure
Refine the case for support, integrating findings from the feasibility study
Support early gift strategies and board engagement
Align the public campaign launch with Artspace’s 40th Anniversary Celebration in Fall 2026, positioning the campaign as a civic and cultural milestone for Raleigh and the region
Qualification
Required
Proven success leading capital campaigns for arts, cultural, or historic organizations, preferably in occupied facilities
Familiarity with downtown Raleigh, the Triangle region, and North Carolina's philanthropic community
Experience connecting capital projects to economic development and tourism outcomes
Track record of completing projects within scope, budget, and timeline
Strong facilitation and communication skills with nonprofit boards, civic partners, and donors
Company
ArtspaceNC
We are a space for creativity, arts education and social practice composed of artist residencies and exhibitions, arts education for all ages and abilities, and community outreach.
Founded in 1986
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase