Systemic Justice is hiring a
About Systemic Justice
Systemic Justice works to radically transform how the law works for communities fighting for racial, social, and economic justice. We are the first organisation in Europe that partners with communities on strategic litigation by taking a community-driven approach; that is Black-led; and has a majority BPOC team. We approach our work through an intersectional lens, and across the digital and non-digital context.
Strategic litigation is a powerful tool that can be used alongside advocacy, campaigning, and policy work to help bring about systemic change. However, litigation is underutilised in movements working to address the structural inequalities in our society. Centring affected communities in joint litigation, Systemic Justice works to broaden access to judicial remedies for those fighting for justice and equality. This will help dismantle the power structures that underpin and fuel racial, social, and economic injustice.
About the role
The objective of this consultancy is to support the day-to-day management of Systemic Justice’s strategic partnerships who primarily consist of trusts, foundations and corporate donors. The Strategic Partnerships Consultant reports to the Founder of Systemic Justice.
Responsibilities
Review and update the funder pipeline and other systems to support the effective management of our strategic partnerships; including tracking touch points with current donors and prospective donors.
Support the positioning of Systemic Justice for grant renewals and other funding opportunities.
Providing strategic advice to the Founder and proactively co-lead donor engagement and approaches.
With the Founder, organise strategic planning and participate in events and convenings (virtual and in-person) to support fundraising efforts.
Lead prospective research efforts and conduct ongoing scoping to identify potential new donors and funding opportunities to support Systemic Justice's work, including overseeing the development of the research briefs produced by the Student Researchers.
Coordinate proposal development and support the review of proposals developed for current and prospective donors.
Work with the Communications team to support the development of fundraising resources and devise strategies to support donor cultivation, stewardship, and online fundraising efforts.
Work with the Finance and Operations teams to support the development of grants management systems and provide input for forecasting and budget planning.
What we hope you will bring
Experience with donor relations, cultivation and stewardship;
Experience working on grant management with institutional donors, including multilaterals, foundations, and corporate donors;
Experience in donor research techniques;
Project management experience and comfort managing several streams of work at the same time;
Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, project management software e.g. Asana and CRM systems;
Advanced interpersonal skills;
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
Pro-active attitude;
Ability to work within a collaborative, sustainable and values-aligned organisational culture in a remote organisation;
Good eye for detail;
Exceptional sense of judgement and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage time and energy across a range of competing priorities;
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others;
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on kind and impactful communication at all times;
Comfort navigating a start-up non-profit, including the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and to work well in a rapidly growing organisation;
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Deadline: Sunday 29 September, 23:59 CEST. Interviews will be held online on Thursday 3 October 2024.
Position type: Part-time consultancy contract (16 hours per week). Some travel and additional hours may be required to attend relevant events.
Remuneration: EUR 65 (incl VAT) per hour
Duration: October 2024 – March 2025
Location: Remote, in Europe (CET time zone +/- two hours).