Fundraising Communications Specialist

Summary

Join the Climate Bonds Initiative, an investor-focused NGO, as a Fundraising Communications Specialist. Based remotely in the UK or Europe, you will support the Fundraising and Programme Design team in ensuring the organization's financial sustainability. Your responsibilities include leading communications and marketing for the team, creating high-quality content (pitch decks, reports, newsletters), monitoring grant opportunities, managing the CRM system, and supporting fundraising efforts. You will work closely with the Head of FPD and other stakeholders to achieve fundraising goals. This role offers impactful responsibilities, career progression opportunities, structured career development, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in communications and marketing
• At least 3 years of experience in fundraising, project coordination, communications or a related field, with a track record of success in developing and implementing comprehensive communications and fundraising plans
• Experience working in a non-profit or similar mission-driven organisation
• Proficiency with design software to create visually compelling fundraising and marketing materials
• Proficiency in the use of CRM systems, Microsoft Dynamics or HubSpot preferred
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messaging that resonates with target audiences
• Project coordination and management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively with programmatic staff and other stakeholders to achieve shared goals

Responsibilities

• Lead and be responsible for Communications and Marketing for the FPD team, understanding the funder/influencer audience and acting as ambassador for them internally
• Provide support to the Head of FPD to execute fundraising communications and monitor metrics and benchmarks to measure the effectiveness of the fundraising marketing efforts, as well as a process for ongoing evaluation and improvement
• Assist with the creation and production of any new high-quality, written and visual content, including pitch decks, annual impact report, newsletters, to support fundraising efforts, aligning closely with the marketing and comms team for brand, messaging and sign off
• Take ownership of the quality and effectiveness of all fundraising proposals and comms materials including the website, identifying the correct use of language and narrative for per-suasive storytelling – including and not limited to, proof-reading and the editing of proposal documents
• Monitor grant portals for upcoming opportunities that align with organisational goals
• Develop and lead the effective use of the CRM system for fundraising/influencer audience to ensure consistency across the team, create campaign distribution lists and monitor performance to inform future fundraising success
• Support the fundraising team in drafting correspondence, managing stewardship efforts, researching new prospects and maintaining and monitoring the fundraising pipeline to ensure accuracy and up-to-date information
• Monitor and track progress toward fundraising goals and develop regular reports to communicate progress and results to key internal stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field
• Experience working in a communications or fundraising role in an international context
• Experience marketing campaigns, including email marketing, social media, and online advertising
• Knowledge of digital marketing and communications strategies and tools, including social media, email marketing, and website content management systems
• Experience in developing and managing relationships with funders, including prospect research, proposal development, and stewardship efforts
• Familiarity with fundraising best practices and trends in the non-profit sector
• Fluency or proficiency in a second language

Benefits

• Amazing opportunities for career progression and structured career development – we’ll work with you to explore your learning development and career potential
• We offer a structured and bespoke induction programme specifically suited to the team you’ll be joining and the specific role you’ll be doing. During your first few months, you’ll be given all the training you need to succeed in your role
• Opportunity to attend a series of Lunch and Learns, delivered by internal subject matter experts and external guest speakers
• An international and diverse work atmosphere
• The chance to be part of our rapid growth and play a key role in the next exciting phase of Climate Bonds Initiative journey