Community Fundraising Lead

Summary

Join IFT, a leading Web3 organization, as our Community Fundraising Lead! You will spearhead community-driven fundraising initiatives, building relationships with investors and the broader Web3 ecosystem. This role requires extensive Web3 fundraising expertise, experience managing decentralized communities, and a proven track record in raising funds through various models. You will develop and execute fundraising strategies, manage grant programs, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, a deep understanding of DeFi and DAOs, and a strong network within the crypto industry. Compensation is competitive, with a performance bonus incentive and flexibility in payment methods.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in Web3, blockchain, or crypto-native fundraising
• Proven track record in community-driven fundraising, token sales, and grant acquisition
• Deep understanding of decentralised finance (DeFi), DAOs, governance mechanisms, and tokenomics
• Strong network within the crypto industry, including relationships with VCs, angel investors, and ecosystem funds
• Experience in building and scaling online communities using platforms like Discord, Twitter, and Telegram
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse Web3 audiences
• Strong alignment to our principles
• Deep familiarity with financial modeling techniques and valuation methods used by analysts and investors
• Familiarity with smart contracts, blockchain protocols, and crypto-native funding models
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and work autonomously

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a community-driven fundraising strategy, that aligns with the project goals and objectives of our Co-founders & multiple teams , then implement it
• Proactively seek out and maintain relationships with investors, grant providers & strategic partners; including new / existing community, traditional & crypto venture capital firms / investors / high net worth individuals
• Drive engagement and advocacy for our fundraising initiatives through community channels, including Discord, Twitter, Telegram, and Web3-native forums
• Organize and lead token sales, airdrops, and staking campaigns to incentivize participation and align incentives across stakeholders
• Work closely with marketing and engineering teams to craft compelling narratives around fundraising efforts and ensure community alignment
• Manage grant programs and ecosystem funding initiatives, coordinating with DAOs, Layer 1 and Layer 2 foundations, and other ecosystem stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines while fostering a decentralised and community-first approach to fundraising
• Analyse fundraising performance, track key metrics, and optimise strategies based on community feedback and market conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience launching a successful token sale, DAO, or DeFi project
• Strong knowledge of regulatory landscapes affecting Web3 fundraising
• Technical background in blockchain development or cryptography
• Experience running hackathons, grant programs, or community accelerator initiatives
• Experience working for an Open Source Organisation
• A passion for Network States / Parallel Societies

Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this role is $140,000 - $180,000 USD annually (negotiable, dependent on how we assess your skills and experience throughout our interview process
• This role will have a performance bonus incentive
• We are happy to pay in any mix of fiat/crypto