Head of Fundraising - Institutional Donors m/f/x, Philippines/remotely
Game Changers wanted! Are you looking for a challenging opportunity at a trailblazing and fast-growing impact company that combines positive social and environmental impact?
ABOUT PLASTIC BANK
Plastic Bank empowers Ocean Stewards to stop ocean plastic. Our collection community members exchange plastic for life-improving benefits. Exchanges are recorded through a blockchain-secured platform that enables traceable collection, secures income, and verifies reporting. Collected material is processed into Social Plastic feedstock for reuse in products and packaging. This creates a closed-loop supply chain while helping those who collect it. We are currently operating in the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil and Egypt. So far, our collectors have prevented more than 40 million kilograms of plastic from entering the ocean and we have recently reached the milestone of collecting the equivalent of over two billion plastic bottles. We offer passionate professionals the opportunity to enrich your career and be a part of a purpose driven company that makes changing the world fun. It is a unique opportunity to have a truly global impact in environmental and socio-economic regeneration, all on the backbone of blockchain technology platform.
ROLE MISSION
The new incumbent will develop project concepts and proposals and to make detailed applications for funding from Grant Making Trusts and Foundations as well as Institutional Donors (e.g., GIZ and USAID).
AS OUR HEAD OF FUNDRAISING YOU WILL
- Take a lead on the research of new income streams with an emphasis on Institutional Donors, Trusts, and Foundations.
- Write and coordinate the submission of funding applications to Institutional Donors, Trusts, and Foundations (in collaboration with the team).
- Manage the pipeline of all Plastic Bank’s funding applications ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met and generate income from Institutional Donors, grant-making trusts, and foundations across several projects to agreed targets with a focus on large grants (+$100k).
- Lead on the account management of Institutional Donors, Trusts and Foundation partnerships ensuring regular contact, updates and reports are provided (in collaboration with the team)
- Develop a deep understanding of Plastic Bank’s work to identify key matches with Institutional Donors, Trusts and Foundations who will be aligned with our work.
- To represent Plastic Bank at meetings and with other development / circular economy related organizations / potential donors as appropriate.
YOUR BACKGROUND
- You have at least 3-5 years’ experience working with Institutional Donors, Trusts and Foundations fundraising, e.g. in an established charity.
- You have a proven track record in writing successful high value fundraising proposals and budgets that secure funding from Institutional Donors, trust, and foundations.
- You have a thorough understanding of best practice in applying to Institutional Donors, trusts and foundations.
- You bring excellent project management and coordination skills.
- You have a good understanding of international development programs.
- You have a strong ability to write well-researched, compelling, and convincing, creative, tailored, Institutional Donors, trust, and Foundations applications.
- You have a high level of numeracy and previous budget preparation experience.
WHO YOU ARE
- Tenacity, perseverance, and resilience in the steadfast pursuit of your goals are a genuine part of your personality
- You have an entrepreneurial mind-set and delight in working in a fast paced environment, dealing with ambiguity, and proposing solutions
- You are naturally curious and thirsty for learning evidenced by ongoing reading, course-work, and formal sales training
- You have enthusiasm for sustainability and commitment to having an impact
WHY TO JOIN PLASTIC BANK?
We offer an exciting opportunity to join and grow in an organization that strives to create a lasting positive impact for both the environment and the collector communities.
We provide a very high level of flexibility and career growth in a fast-growing global organization. With us you’ll know you are in the right place if…
- You thrive working on a team and operating autonomously and have an entrepreneurial spirit
- You are independent, optimistic, and naturally curious
- You lead yourself effectively in order to be able to lead others, regardless of title or role
- You embrace change and ambiguity with vigor
- You connect personally with our mission and our values
HOW TO APPLY?
We are looking forward to your application (in English) – please include your LinkedIn URL and 5 bullet points on why this opportunity is a strong mutual fit. Due to a high volume of applicants, please note that we will only be reaching out to candidates moving forward to the interview stage, thank you for your understanding.