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title: "CSTF Fund Development Manager"
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summary: "Lead fundraising efforts for CSTF's mission of digital self-determination through open-source technology and community empowerment."
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date: 2025-08-23
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{{< lead >}}
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Join us in securing the resources needed to build a strong technical foundation for civil society and advance digital self-determination.
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## Position Overview
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The Civil Society Technology Foundation (CSTF) seeks a passionate Fund Development Manager to lead our fundraising efforts and secure the resources needed to advance our mission of digital self-determination through open-source, self-hosted technologies.
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As a global, volunteer-led US 501(c)(3) non-profit charity, CSTF empowers individuals and communities to reclaim control over their digital lives by reducing dependency on centralized platforms and enabling direct control of digital infrastructure and applications.
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## About CSTF
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The Civil Society Technology Foundation operates on the principle that digital technology is, in its essence, a common good. We collaborate to remove barriers to creating, sharing, and using software through:
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- **Open software development** - Building tools like our flagship Wild Cloud project
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- **Educational resources** - Creating accessible learning materials for digital autonomy
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- **Community engagement** - Fostering networks of technologists and civil society advocates
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Our work is guided by core principles including self-determination by design, open source always, self-hosted infrastructure, and transparent governance.
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## Primary Responsibilities
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### Strategic Fundraising
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- Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with CSTF's mission
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- Create diversified funding portfolio from individual donors, foundations, and institutional supporters
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- Set and achieve annual fundraising goals to support Wild Cloud development and educational initiatives
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- Build sustainable revenue streams that respect our principles of community-driven governance
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### Grant Writing & Management
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- Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations focused on technology, civil society, digital rights, and open-source development
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- Write compelling grant proposals that articulate CSTF's unique approach to digital self-determination
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- Manage grant reporting, compliance requirements, and renewal processes
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- Develop relationships with foundation program officers in relevant areas
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### Major Donor Cultivation
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- Identify and build relationships with high-net-worth individuals interested in open-source technology and civil liberties
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- Develop comprehensive stewardship programs for major donors
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- Coordinate board member involvement in donor cultivation and solicitation
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- Create recognition programs that align with our transparent governance principles
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### Corporate & Partnership Development
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- Identify potential corporate sponsors and partners in the technology industry
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- Develop strategic partnerships with organizations sharing CSTF's values around open-source and self-hosted infrastructure
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- Create sponsorship packages for Wild Cloud and other CSTF initiatives
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- Explore collaborative funding opportunities with aligned civil society organizations
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## Required Qualifications
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- **Experience**: 3-5 years of fundraising experience, preferably with technology-focused nonprofits or organizations working on digital rights
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- **Grant Writing**: Proven track record of successful grant writing and foundation relationship management
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- **Communication**: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for donor correspondence, proposals, and presentations
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- **Technology Understanding**: Basic understanding of open-source technology concepts and digital civil liberties issues
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- **Mission Alignment**: Genuine commitment to digital self-determination and community empowerment through technology
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## Preferred Qualifications
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- **Sector Experience**: Background in technology sector, digital civil liberties, or open-source community
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- **International Focus**: Experience with international fundraising and global donor cultivation
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- **Nonprofit Expertise**: Knowledge of 501(c)(3) compliance, nonprofit governance, and transparent reporting
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- **Technical Knowledge**: Familiarity with self-hosted infrastructure, federated systems, and community-owned technology
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- **Network**: Existing relationships within technology philanthropy or digital rights funding communities
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## Key Success Metrics
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- Achievement of annual fundraising goals and revenue targets
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- Diversification of funding sources across individual, foundation, and corporate supporters
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- Grant success rate, renewal rates, and multi-year commitments
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- Growth in individual donor base and retention rates
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- Adequate funding secured for Wild Cloud development milestones
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- Support raised for educational resource creation and community programs
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## Organizational Culture & Values
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This role requires deep alignment with CSTF's core principles:
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- **Self-determination by Design**: Understanding that users must own their data and control their computing environment
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- **Tools Over Policy**: Prioritizing building alternatives rather than asking for permission
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- **Open Source Always**: Commitment to libre software that's free to use, study, modify, and share
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- **Transparent Governance**: All governance must be visible, accountable, and auditable
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- **Community-Driven**: Recognition that contribution defines membership and value comes from doing
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## Compensation & Structure
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This is a volunteer leadership position with the Civil Society Technology Foundation. As we grow and secure funding, this role may transition to a paid position based on organizational capacity and fundraising success.
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## How to Apply
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CSTF is committed to building strong partnerships within the vibrant ecosystem of civil society organizations. We welcome applications from individuals who share our vision of technological self-determination and community empowerment.
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To express interest in this position:
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1. Join our community at [forum.civilsociety.dev](https://forum.civilsociety.dev)
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2. Review our [principles and mission](/about/) to ensure alignment
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3. Introduce yourself as a reply to [this forum post](https://forum.civilsociety.dev/t/seeking-fund-development-manager/18/1) (or message the post's author) and share your interest in fund development for digital civil society
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We operate with transparent, distributed governance and welcome collaborative input on this role's development and implementation.
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## Contact
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For questions about this position or CSTF's fundraising needs, [reply to this forum post](https://forum.civilsociety.dev/t/seeking-fund-development-manager/18/1).
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Join us in building a future where technology serves people through community ownership, open development, and digital self-determination.
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