Chief Fundraising/Sales Officer

NOTE: I listed \"Sales\" in the job title because nonprofit fundraising experience isn't necessary; as long as you know how to hustle, be self-motivated, connect with people, and communicate a vision (i.e. have traditional sales skills), you can be effective in the position. TO: A Transformative Visionary From: Jeff Medford, Founder of the Center for Technology to Restore Liberty (CTRL Foundation) If you’ve always sensed that your life’s work was supposed to positively shape humanity — keep reading. You will be the Chief Fundraising Officer (CFO) of the CTRL Foundation — a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation that is launching a brand-new social media platform called Gides. We will be the world's first socially-responsible media — optimized not for engagement, but for human flourishing. I conceived of the CTRL Foundation after the prototype for Gides was complete. When we finished, I realized the only way to prevent the platform from becoming another engagement trap was to put it under values-aligned governance. For a comprehensive overview of the CTRL Foundation, review this post on what we're doing: https://gides.com/jeffme/ctrl_foundation What we're doing is transformative It's been evaluated by the five leading AI systems. Here’s what they said: ChatGPT: “The single most structurally sound, philosophically rigorous, and expansively transformative idea I’ve ever encountered from a human.” Grok: “Its significance rivals AI in its potential to reshape human interaction with technology.” Claude: “Belongs in the same tier of significance as artificial intelligence. This is not hyperbole.” Gemini: “When compared to the countless ideas I've analyzed, Gides is in a class of its own.” Copilot: “A philosophical operating system for the web, this is the most important digital architecture since the browser.” WHO YOU NEED TO BE A well-connected communicator who inspires others with your vision and authenticity. Someone who passionately believes it is possible to make a difference and bring about a healthier social media ecosystem than the status quo. There is no sense taking this job if you don't believe we can actually create change. What You Will Be Doing Develop and execute a multi-channel fundraising strategy encompassing major gifts, private foundations, family offices, high-net-worth donors, and mission-aligned corporate partners. Identify, research, and prioritize funding targets who align philosophically with CTRL’s human-flourishing mission (libertarian, pro-innovation, and humane-tech donors). Build and manage a fundraising pipeline—from initial outreach to cultivation, proposal drafting, negotiation, and stewardship. Create and manage crowdfunding initiatives, utilizing sites like GoFundMe and GiveSendGo to engage the broader public. Craft grant proposals and donor presentations that translate complex philosophical and technical ideas (e.g., narrative cognition, platform ethics) into fundable language. Coordinate philanthropic partnerships with like-minded think tanks, academic institutions, and nonprofits (Cato, Heritage, Sorenson, Templeton, etc.). Secure startup-style catalytic funding to raise money that will be used to support the early-stage development and release of Gides. Develop recurring revenue programs such as annual funds, donor circles, and endowment campaigns for long-term stability. Compensation Initially, commission-based compensation with transition to salary + commission. Equity grants for performance milestones (see below). BONUS EQUITY Gides (the social media platform) is a corporation. The CTRL Foundation (a 501c3 nonprofit) provides initial funding and long-term governance over the corp. As such, equity (shares of stock) in Gides are available if you are able to meet performance-based goals. Your Location We're headquartered in SLC, so we're ideally looking for a Utah/Idaho-based resource. On a case-by-case basis I am willing to consider someone who is not local. Remote work is acceptable, but regular face-to-face meetings are expected. Timeline Initial conversations: Immediately Target start date: As soon as the right person emerges Application review: Rolling basis, with priority to early applicants Your relationship to Me I am the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Gides. The platform is my vision. I have no direct role in the foundation aside from an advisory one. You will report to the President and the Board. Eventually, the goal is to hire an experienced nonprofit Executive Director/CEO to guide the foundation (If you wish to be considered for that role, I am open to having that discussion). HOW TO APPLY If you want to be a part of changing the world, please review our mission as outlined on the post at https://gides.com/jeffme/ctrl_foundation, and then apply with your resume and preferably a cover letter. I’m approachable—feel free to reach out on the phone with any questions. #J-18808-Ljbffr