Development / Fundraising Consultant

Development / Fundraising Consultant 

Duration: Contract role, initial 6-month contract, part-time (hours to be decided with the candidate). 

Compensation: To be determined. 

Location: Remote. 

Application deadline: Rolling. 

The Degrees Initiative seeks 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. 

About Degrees  

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. Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that developing countries should be empowered to conduct their own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions. The initiative has been working in different forms for over a decade and our work receives worldwide coverage and widespread acclaim. We are confident that Degrees can continue to grow, including by expanding and diversifying its funding base.  

About the position 

The development / fundraising consultant will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer 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. 

Essential criteria 

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.   

Application Process  

To apply please fill out the application on our website

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 [email protected]  ips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall.

Data protection statement  

Any data collected in the frame of this recruitment process will be used solely for the purpose of processing your application to assess your suitability for this role. The Degrees Initiative will treat all personal information confidentially and in line with the UK GDPR. We rely on the lawful basis of Article 6(1)(b) of the UK GDPR relating to processing that is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract. Should your application be successful, the information that you have provided through this recruitment process will also be used to administer your employment.