Solomon is Hiring a Fundraiser

Do you want to contribute to strengthening the work of an independent journalism team that serves the public interest, defends human rights and the environment, and holds the powerful accountable?

Solomon is seeking a fundraiser to help support its strategic growth and sustainability efforts.

What You’ll Do

This is a full-time, remote position for one year, with the possibility of renewal. As a fundraiser, you will be responsible for two key areas:

• Identifying available grants and potential partnerships with foundations, organizations, and other stakeholders.

• Strategically developing and managing Solomon’s subscription revenue model.

Your specific responsibilities will include:

• Writing comprehensive funding proposals in collaboration with our team of journalists.

• Managing relationships with funders, ensuring ongoing communication, reporting, and maintaining strong connections with all stakeholders.

• Representing Solomon at international journalism conferences and other public events.

• Maintaining transparent and consistent communication with our subscriber community while developing engagement strategies to strengthen relationships with our supporters.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising and grant applications.

• Strong ability to develop communication strategies and manage subscription revenue models.

• Fluency in written and spoken English, as it is the primary language of work; proficiency in Greek is highly desirable.

• Outstanding communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• A passion for investigative journalism and defending the public interest.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your fundraising experience and how you can contribute to Solomon’s goals, and the contact information of a previous employer or collaborator who can provide a recommendation.

Application Deadline: March 2, 2025 (18:00 EEST).

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. In the next stage, finalists will be asked to complete a task related to the position’s responsibilities.

Apply here.

Our team values

Collaboration within Solomon’s team is built on respect and mutual support. We prioritize creating a caring and supportive work environment.

We foster open communication and teamwork through regular team meetings, which also help support our members’ mental well-being. We enforce a zero-tolerance policy for racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other form of discrimination or harassment.

We are committed to promoting transparency, equality, and inclusion in all our processes and partnerships.

At Solomon, we are also committed to upholding the highest standards of reporting, confidentiality, and journalistic ethics, ensuring that our work remains independent, responsible, and impactful. We are looking for individuals who not only share our passion for investigative journalism and defending the public interest but also embody these values in their everyday work.

Apply here.