Location: Remote (U.S. based)
Reporting Line: VP Business Development
Contract Duration: 6 months (renewable thereafter)
Start Date: June 2025
Background
RET is an independent, impartial, non-profit organization with no religious
or political affiliation registered in Geneva Switzerland. RET stands for
resilience, empowerment, and transformation. Founded in 2000 by Sadako Ogata,
the former High Commissioner for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the organization
has worked with vulnerable communities in the face of disaster, crises, and
conflict. With operations in 15 countries, RET envisions a world in which
individuals overcome adversities to eliminate dependency and be agents of
positive change and peace.
Position
This consultancy, which may be filled by an individual or firm, will work
at a senior level in the organization, focusing on the US market and delivering
fundraising results (unrestricted and legacy) with minimal assistance.
The individual or firm will report to the VP of Business Development,
ensuring strategic alignment with expectations and broader organizational
goals. The role may involve travel and would ideally be based in a major US
city (New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., etc.) to leverage proximity to
key donors.
Responsibilities
The consultancy will undertake the following responsibilities:
· Strategic Fundraising Plan: Develop and
implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy focused on securing major gifts,
corporate sponsorships, and grants from the US market to support RET
International’s programs, with a specific emphasis on raising unrestricted
funds. This involves identifying high-potential revenue streams and aligning
them with the organization’s mission.
· Donor Engagement: Identify,
research, and engage with high-potential major donors (high-net-worth
individuals), corporations, and foundations in the US to build and maintain
strong relationships, ensuring a focus on securing unrestricted donations.
· Funding Proposals and Reports: Prepare and
present compelling funding proposals and reports to prospective and existing
donors, ensuring alignment with their interests and RET International’s
objectives, in collaboration with RET’s team.
· Fundraising Events and Campaigns: Organize and
participate in fundraising events, campaigns, and donor stewardship activities
to enhance engagement and retention, targeting unrestricted contributions.
· Compliance and Ethics: Ensure all
fundraising activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical
standards of the fundraising profession.
· Performance Monitoring: Monitor and
evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising efforts, providing regular reports to
the VP of Business Development and making strategic adjustments as needed, with
a focus on unrestricted funds raised. Examples of KPIs include: number of new
donor meetings, donor retention rate, proposal submission rate, rate of
successful proposals.
· Organizational Representation: Represent RET
International at relevant conferences, meetings, and events in the US and
internationally, requiring travel as needed, to enhance visibility and network
within the philanthropy community.
Qualifications
Individuals or firms should meet the following criteria:
· Experience: A minimum of 10
years of progressive experience in fundraising for non-profit organizations,
with a specific focus on securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and
grants, particularly unrestricted funds.
· Track Record: Demonstrated
success in securing significant donations from high-net-worth individuals,
corporations, and foundations, particularly in the US, with a proven ability to
raise unrestricted funds.
· Network: A strong network
within the US philanthropy community, with established relationships that can
be leveraged for fundraising, especially for unrestricted contributions.
· Communication Skills: Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire
donors at all levels.
· Independent Work: Proven ability
to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
· Ethical Knowledge: Knowledge of
ethical fundraising practices, compliance with relevant regulations, and
adherence to the ethical guidelines of professional fundraising organizations.
· Education: A bachelor’s
degree or higher in a relevant field is preferred, though not strictly
required.
· Technology Skills: Experience with
CRM database management, and other relevant fundraising software.
Compensation
Applicants should submit a financial proposal with their Expression of
Interest that includes compensation in the form of an initial retainer fee and
competitive, performance-based payments.
How to apply :
To apply please visit the below link:
https://theret.org/expression-of-interest-consultancy-for-performance-based-fundraising-individual-or-firm/
RET is an independent, impartial, non-profit organization with no religious
or political affiliation registered in Geneva Switzerland. RET stands for
resilience, empowerment, and transformation. Founded in 2000 by Sadako Ogata,
the former High Commissioner for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, the organization
has worked with vulnerable communities in the face of disaster, crises, and
conflict. With operations in 15 countries, RET envisions a world in which
individuals overcome adversities to eliminate dependency and be agents of
positive change and peace.
