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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising strategy development, donor relationship management, and proposal creation, with a strong focus on impact-oriented philanthropy and innovative funding channels. Proficient in leveraging technology and analytical skills to enhance fundraising efforts and maintain effective communication with stakeholders.
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Fundraising Strategy DevelopmentDonor Relationship ManagementProposal DevelopmentResearch and Analytical SkillsKnowledge of Fundraising Best Practices
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Hard Skills
FundraisingProposal WritingFunding Pipeline ManagementGrant Regulations KnowledgeImpact MeasurementDigital GivingCrypto PhilanthropyNetworkingRelationship BuildingMultitasking
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailProactive Work EthicCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteDonor Management SoftwareOnline Research ToolsSalesforceSales NavigatorAI Technologies
Industry Keywords
Non-Profit SectorPrivate Capital MobilizationPhilanthropyCorporate GivingFamily FoundationsMajor DonorsDonor-Advised FundsPhilanthropic AdvisersImpact-Oriented PhilanthropyRefugee Issues
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support development and implementation of IDC’s fundraising and resource mobilisation strategy
- Maintain an overview of funding priorities, needs and the development pipeline
- Plan fundraising opportunities, including prospecting, cultivation, proposal development and renewals
- Monitor the funding environment and identify opportunities, trends and risks related to private capital
- Identify and develop opportunities with corporates, philanthropists, family offices, donor-advised funds and other private funding partners
- Explore emerging funding channels such as digital giving and crypto philanthropy
- Build impact-oriented relationships with mission-aligned funders and partners
- Coordinate donor follow-up, thank-you letters and stewardship communications
- Prepare research, briefing materials and correspondence for donor meetings
- Coordinate impact stories and social media activities with the Chief Communications Officer
- Research prospective funders and assess opportunities against IDC’s strategy and capacity
- Maintain the funder database and pipeline of prospective funding opportunities
- Prepare prospect profiles and recommendations for internal consideration
- Coordinate concept notes, proposals, pitch decks and tailored partnership propositions
- Translate IDC’s mission, programmes and impact evidence into compelling funding propositions
- Coordinate proposal development timelines, inputs, reviews and submissions
- Maintain a calendar of funding opportunities, applications, pitches and renewals
- Improve systems for tracking prospects, applications, funder relationships and development activity
- Contribute to development reporting, pipeline reviews and fundraising progress tracking
- Capture learning from successful and unsuccessful funding approaches
- Improve fundraising tools, templates, processes and resources
- Help develop grant administration and acquisition systems, resources and team capacity
- Collaborate with the Executive Director, Programmes Manager, Chief Communications Officer, finance team and regional programme teams
- Participate in team meetings, training sessions and organisational activities
- Test and use AI tools where appropriate to improve efficiency, effectiveness and innovation
Requirements
What you’ll need- Relevant degree in management, business administration, economics, social sciences, communications, marketing or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Proven experience and a successful track record in fundraising or development and mobilisation of private capital for the non-profit sector
- Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with ability to recognise opportunities and develop new partnership approaches
- Experience maintaining funding pipelines, donor information or similar relationship-management systems
- Knowledge of fundraising best practices and grant regulations
- Ability to translate complex organisational or programme information into clear, compelling pitches
- Understanding of issues faced by refugees, people seeking asylum and migrants, particularly those affected by immigration detention
- Strong research, analytical and writing skills in English
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, multitasking and prioritisation ability
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote, internationally distributed team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, donor management software, online research tools and relevant AI technologies
- Commitment to IDC’s mission and values
- Ability to travel if needed
- Desireable: experience with private philanthropists, corporate giving, family foundations, family offices, major donors, DAFs, philanthropic advisers or private funding networks
- Desireable: familiarity with entrepreneurial networks, business angels or intermediaries facilitating access to philanthropic capital
- Desireable: experience with alternative funding channels such as digital giving or crypto philanthropy
- Desireable: established professional network in philanthropy, private giving or business development, or ability to build one
- Desireable: understanding of impact-oriented philanthropy
- Desireable: knowledge of Spanish
- Desireable: knowledge of project management/fundraising software such as Salesforce and Sales Navigator
- Right to work in the country for which the candidate applies; IDC cannot support work visa applications or relocation
- Applications must be submitted in English
Benefits
Comp & perks- Remote working
- Part-time schedule: 0.8 FTE / 4 days per week
- Ability to travel if needed
- Training sessions and other organisational activities
- Inclusive workplace and adaptations to recruitment processes where required