Strategic Partnerships Strategy Consultancy

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 consultancy

Systemic Justice is seeking a consultant to support the development of a comprehensive multi-year fundraising strategy to support the long-term sustainability of the organisation. This strategy will help us identify new funding sources, explore alternative financing modalities and outline engagement strategies that can help us leverage current and new strategic partnerships for Systemic Justice.

Scope of work

• Conduct a desk research study consisting of reviewing grant agreements, funding proposals, reports, funding pipeline and other relevant resources to gain an understanding of Systemic Justice’s work, messaging and approach to fundraising. This desk research can also consist of stakeholder interviews with staff members, board members and funding partners to secure additional information when this was deemed necessary.
• Review our internal resources that support our fundraising efforts and make recommendations to address any identified capacity gaps and what investments may be required to do this.
• Review our approaches to donor engagement including communication approaches to showcasing our work and increasing our external visibility.
• Carry out an analysis of the donor landscape and funding opportunities (including alternative funding modalities) aligned with Systemic Justice’s thematic and geographic priorities to help us identify potential new funding sources and partners – particularly those who could provide long-term, unrestricted, flexible funding.

Deliverables

• A short inception report based on a desk review of Systemic Justice’ current strategic partnerships and fundraising approach; as well as interviews with staff members and external stakeholders including board members and funding partners.

• A viable plan to help us scale our budget over a multi-year period considering organisational needs and priorities.

• A comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes:

  • A needs assessment that:
    • Indicates where there are gaps – including capacity gaps - in our current approach to fundraising and recommendations for addressing this including investments that may be required.
    • Provides potential options for how we can diversify our funding and the feasibility in relation to doing this.
  • A funding landscape scan consisting of at least 10-15 prospective new donors who could support Systemic Justice based on thematic, geographical and value alignment and includes recommended next steps to engage with these prospects.

• Fundraising resources and tools:

  • A case for support outlining Systemic Justice’s streams of work, needs and the value alignment of Systemic Justice with potential funding partners.
  • Recommended guidance around donor relationship management and increasing our external visibility that can support our engagement with donors and is in alignment with our organisational values.

• Presentation of the completed fundraising strategy and accompanying documents to the Systemic Justice team for feedback and consultation.

Duration of the consultancy

This is a three-month consultancy which will take place from October to December 2024.

Required experience and competencies

• Multi-year demonstrated experience working in fundraising/business development particularly in strategy development, prospect research and developing business cases is a requirement;
• Prior experience of developing multi-year fundraising strategies for litigating organisations is a plus;
• Relevant experience and knowledge of working in the non-profit or NGO sector and/or on human rights and racial, social, and economic justice issues particularly in Europe;
• Excellent knowledge of the human rights donor landscape particularly for supporting European civil society;
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills;
• Experience working in a remote context;
• Proficiency in English.

Location

Please note that Systemic Justice works in Europe within the CET time zone +/- two hours. Being located inside the Council of Europe and inside this time zone span is a requirement.

How to apply

Interested applicants must submit:

• A brief technical proposal outlining methodology and timeline against the scope of work and deliverables and your relevant experience.
• A brief financial proposal outlining your budget and proposed number of days to deliver the assignment.
• Your CV
• Two references

The deadline for applications for this role is 16 September 2024 at 23:59 CEST. Interviews with shortlisted consultants will take place remotely  on 20 September 2024. We intend to secure the consultant by the end of September.

Keywords

fundraisingstrategy developmentprospect researchbusiness casesnon-profithuman rightsjusticeEuropecivil societyremote