Fundraising Officer

Summary

Join us as a Fundraising Officer at The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI), an international volunteers-led think tank supporting the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. As a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, you will be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the annual fundraising strategy, developing an engagement plan for donors, stakeholders, and prospective members, and creating and managing an efficient system to identify and develop new fundraising opportunities.

Requirements

• Confidence to approach new business prospects on the telephone, face-to-face, and in writing
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team and individually
• Ability to identify funding/sponsorship opportunities, within either a climate and/or blockchain-related environment
• Ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritise workloads
• You will be an outstanding communicator with attention to detail and hold the ability to persuade, motivate and inspire
• Approaching work with an entrepreneurial mindset

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the DGO by researching corporate and philanthropic foundations, developing content for a range of applications including sponsorship proposals
• Design, plan and deliver executive webinars and events for both current and prospective sponsors
• Externally represent the Institute to extend its influence and profile amongst corporate, governmental, and charitable organizations, and other key donors
• Produce compelling performance and evaluation reports with support from relevant Divisions
• Ensuring the quality and integrity of the Institute’s brand and proposition while creating marketing opportunities to build brand awareness
• Building and maintaining governmental and non-governmental relationships at a high level
• Liaising with colleagues in other teams as needed to develop and promote your work, e.g., website team, finance team, etc

Benefits

• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose
• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and
• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection