Development/Fundraising Consultant

Freelancingforgood; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative charity is seeking a Development/Fundraising Consultant to enhance its impact on climate change initiatives in the Global South. This freelance role offers the flexibility to work remotely while leveraging your extensive experience in climate change philanthropy and fundraising. You'll collaborate closely with leadership to forge new relationships with funders, develop strategic approaches, and contribute to vital projects aimed at addressing climate challenges. If you have a proven track record and a passion for making a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven organization and help shape the future of climate action.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in climate change philanthropy.
• Proven track record of raising at least USD$1 million.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with potential funders for the charity.
• Develop tailored approaches and requests for funding.

Skills

Climate Change Philanthropy

Fundraising

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Job description

The Degrees Initiative is looking for an experienced Development/Fundraising Consultant to help grow our dynamic charity that supports the Global South to research and evaluate emerging technologies to address climate change in their regions.

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 request 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].