Overview

The Loss and Damage Collaboration (L&DC) is seeking an experienced Senior Fundraising Lead to drive resource mobilisation efforts and secure funding for its climate justice mission. This remote, full-time freelance role operates 4 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

Developing, maintaining, and expanding a prospect list of potential funders.
Building and managing long-term relationships with current and prospective funders.
Conducting outreach to introduce L&DC’s mission and work to new funders and partners.
Leading the development of high-quality funding proposals, concept notes, and grant applications.
Working with the communications team to craft tailored messaging and materials for potential funders.
Organising briefings, technical sessions, and convenings to inform and engage funders.
Tracking fundraising pipelines, managing donor databases, and supporting reporting.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in fundraising, resource mobilisation, or development.
Demonstrated success in securing funding from foundations, philanthropic institutions, or government agencies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to craft compelling narratives.
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and engaging senior stakeholders.
Ability to work across cultures and regions, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence.
A deep commitment to climate justice, human rights, and social equity.
Experience in climate, development, or social justice sectors is highly desirable.
Strategic and critical thinking, effective communication, teamwork, collaboration, leadership, time management, accountability, adaptability, flexibility, and emotional intelligence are key skills.