UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Fundraising Officer/ Grant Writer

THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE

Role Title: Fundraising Officer

Role Nature: Volunteer

Location: Home-based

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.

We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Fundraising Officers to join the Treasury Section of the Director-General’s Office. You will be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the annual fundraising strategy, with the aim of significantly growing the Institute’s income streams. Through close liaison with all Divisions (DGO, External Affairs, Capacity Building, and Research) across the BCI, you will be expected to develop an engagement plan for donors, stakeholders, and prospective members whilst creating and managing an efficient system to identify and develop new fundraising opportunities. As the first specialist position of its kind, it is imperative you are value-driven, experienced (i.e. fundraising, business development, portfolio analysis, partnerships, etc.), and looking to make an impact in international

climate change.

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; and
• Liaising with colleagues in other teams as needed to develop and promote your work, e.g., website team, finance team, etc. Core competencies
• 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; and
• Ability to identify funding/sponsorship opportunities, within either a climate and/or blockchain-related environment.

Requirements

skills & abilities

• 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
• Some knowledge of topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance and blockchain technology preferred
• Proven experience identifying and securing funding from government donors, multilateral agencies, corporate donors and/or foundations in a not-for-profit environment;
• Excellent networking, communication, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrable track record in managing high-level relationships;
• Proactive attitude and an ability to deliver targets within tight deadlines;
• Proven ability to develop fundraising strategies, milestones and objectives
• Knowledge of the legal framework for both fundraising and donations in the not-for-profit sector in the UK and Europe.
  

Benefits

Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network.

What's in it for the volunteer?

Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include:

• 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.

Selection Process

As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.

Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)

Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.