Development/Fundraising Consultant

Freelancingforgood; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent NGO is seeking a freelance development consultant to enhance fundraising efforts related to climate change. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a proven track record of raising significant funds. The position allows for flexible working conditions and is open to applicants anywhere, provided they can engage with the UK-based team regularly. Applications are open until filled.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in climate change philanthropy and fundraising.
• Track record of raising at least USD$1 million in funding.
• Familiarity with key players in the climate change field.

Responsibilities

• Identify additional potential funders and make introductions.
• Develop approaches and requests for funding.
• Facilitate relationships and advise on funding request content.

Skills

Climate change philanthropy

Fundraising experience

Strong communication skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Overview

• Freelance position (initial 6-month contract part-time)
• Language: English
• Location: Anywhere (Remote)
• Salary: to be determined
• Applications closing: until filled

Job Description

The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that builds the capacity of developing countries to evaluate solar radiation management geoengineering (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth.

The development/fundraising consultant will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer of the Degrees Initiative and the Chief of Staff to engage with new potential funders. We already have a development strategy and roster of leads. Your responsibility will be to identify additional potential funders, make introductions, help develop the right approach and requests for funding for each, facilitate growing relationships, and advise on the content of requests for funding.

The position’s terms, including compensation, will depend on the candidate.

Role Requirements

We seek someone with substantial experience (at least ten years) and a positive track record (at least USD$1 million) in climate change philanthropy and/or climate change fundraising. Familiarity with the key players in the field, self-motivation, and strong communication skills are also essential. As an independent contractor, you will control the details of your work: where, when, and how. We are interested in results. We expect you to be available for a few conversations per week with our UK-based team and to occasionally meet potential funders in the appropriate locations, with travel expenses paid by the charity.

How to apply?

To apply please fill out the application form.

You will receive a reply confirming receipt of the application.

We will review applications on a rolling basis and conduct interviews with appropriate candidates; as such, there is no deadline.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please email [e-mail].