Job Title: Job Title: Fundraising Officer - 12 Month Fixed Term ContractLocation: Remote - UK/EuropeDepartment: Fundraising and Programme DesignLevel: 5Reporting into: Head of Fundraising &amp; Programme DesignSalary: £35,000Purpose:The Fundraising and Programme Design team is responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability of the organisation by mobilising resources to achieve its mission. They search and monitor for funding sources and mobilise grants to support the implementation of Climate Bonds Initiative's strategic objectives. The team provides coordination, processes, tools and hands-on support for the preparation of proposals and concepts and also leads the facilitative design of cross-cutting, multi-regional, complex programmes. They cultivate and maintain oversight of relationships with funders through the donor management process.Climate Bonds is seeking a Fundraising Officer to support the delivery of the full fundraising life cycle process from start to completion, from research and proposal development through to reporting and funder relationship management. They will work closely with teams across the organisation to ensure high quality proposals and reports are completed in a timely manner, while monitoring the fundraising pipeline and team activity. The role also includes developing individual budgets for funding proposals to ensure work is accurately costed.Acting as the key liaison between funders and Climate Bonds, the Fundraising Officer will manage relationships with Trusts, Foundations and other partners, providing regular updates on programmatic work, and to formally report back on financial, organisational and technical issues.Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage the full fundraising life cycle process from start to completion, ensuring proposals and reports are completed to a high standard and on time.</li><li>Coordinate with relevant colleagues and team managers to develop compelling funding proposals </li><li>Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the funding portfolio across the team, including philanthropic, institutional and statutory income streams.</li><li>Monitor and manage the existing pipeline and team activity, maintaining accurate records and producing regular reports.</li><li>Research relevant Trusts and Grant-making bodies, prepare and write high-quality applications. </li><li>Maintain and update the funder database and all other organisational systems daily. Ensure records re accurate, up to date and support effective fundraising management.</li><li>Provide updates, discuss proposals and report on financial, organisational and technical matters with Trusts, Foundations and and institutional funders in own portfolio.</li><li>Analyse performance against KPIs.</li><li>Liaise closely with the Comms and Marketing teams on all relevant stories that can be utilised to enhance both fundraising and public awareness of grant giving.</li><li>Work with Finance and Programmes staff to develop accurate and detailed budgets for funding proposals, ensuring all work is appropriately costed and aligned with funder requirements.</li><li>Support annual and multi-year project planning efforts to ensure the development of aligned projects, compelling offers, and early engagement on fundraising priorities and opportunities.</li><li>Develop templates and guidance documents for proposal management processes and support continuous improvement as we evolve new internal systems for project management and delivery and develop training materials and presentations on fundraising best practices, i.e. prospect research, proposal development and donor stewardship, as required.</li></ul> RequirementsEssential:<ul><li>Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messaging that resonates with target audiences.</li><li>Excellent project coordination and management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with programmatic staff and other stakeholders to achieve shared goals.</li><li>Experience of working in a grant management or project management role for a charity, NGO, private or public entity.</li><li>Experience of reporting to private foundations including trusts</li><li>Experience drafting proposals and securing funding from foundations and other funding institutions</li><li>Experience and knowledge of budgeting, and organisational (e.g. not for profit/charity) finances</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li> Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field</li></ul>  Benefits<ul><li>Opportunity to work with a global team on stimulating projects that have a positive impact globally</li><li>Work with Thought Leaders and grow your career</li><li>Opportunity to be creative and innovative</li><li>NGO Competitive salary</li><li>Remote and flexible working</li><li>A family-friendly and inclusive environment</li><li>25+ days holiday</li></ul>

The Climate Bonds Initiative is an international, investor-focused not-for-profit and the only organisation in the world working to mobilise the $100 trillion bond market for climate change solutions. 

Supported by a 50-member Advisory Panel, CBI has an international stakeholder base among institutional investors, NGOs and the finance sector.

The aim is to develop a large and liquid Green and Climate Bonds market that will help drive down the cost of capital for climate projects and improve access to lower-cost debt in emerging markets.

Fundraising Officer

Job Title: Job Title: Fundraising Officer - 12 Month Fixed Term ContractLocation: Remote - UK/EuropeDepartment: Fundraising and Programme DesignLevel: 5Reporting into: Head of Fundraising &amp; Programme DesignSalary: £35,000Purpose:The Fundraising and Programme Design team is responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability of the organisation by mobilising resources to achieve its mission. They search and monitor for funding sources and mobilise grants to support the implementation of Climate Bonds Initiative's strategic objectives. The team provides coordination, processes, tools and hands-on support for the preparation of proposals and concepts and also leads the facilitative design of cross-cutting, multi-regional, complex programmes. They cultivate and maintain oversight of relationships with funders through the donor management process.Climate Bonds is seeking a Fundraising Officer to support the delivery of the full fundraising life cycle process from start to completion, from research and proposal development through to reporting and funder relationship management. They will work closely with teams across the organisation to ensure high quality proposals and reports are completed in a timely manner, while monitoring the fundraising pipeline and team activity. The role also includes developing individual budgets for funding proposals to ensure work is accurately costed.Acting as the key liaison between funders and Climate Bonds, the Fundraising Officer will manage relationships with Trusts, Foundations and other partners, providing regular updates on programmatic work, and to formally report back on financial, organisational and technical issues.Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage the full fundraising life cycle process from start to completion, ensuring proposals and reports are completed to a high standard and on time.</li><li>Coordinate with relevant colleagues and team managers to develop compelling funding proposals </li><li>Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the funding portfolio across the team, including philanthropic, institutional and statutory income streams.</li><li>Monitor and manage the existing pipeline and team activity, maintaining accurate records and producing regular reports.</li><li>Research relevant Trusts and Grant-making bodies, prepare and write high-quality applications. </li><li>Maintain and update the funder database and all other organisational systems daily. Ensure records re accurate, up to date and support effective fundraising management.</li><li>Provide updates, discuss proposals and report on financial, organisational and technical matters with Trusts, Foundations and and institutional funders in own portfolio.</li><li>Analyse performance against KPIs.</li><li>Liaise closely with the Comms and Marketing teams on all relevant stories that can be utilised to enhance both fundraising and public awareness of grant giving.</li><li>Work with Finance and Programmes staff to develop accurate and detailed budgets for funding proposals, ensuring all work is appropriately costed and aligned with funder requirements.</li><li>Support annual and multi-year project planning efforts to ensure the development of aligned projects, compelling offers, and early engagement on fundraising priorities and opportunities.</li><li>Develop templates and guidance documents for proposal management processes and support continuous improvement as we evolve new internal systems for project management and delivery and develop training materials and presentations on fundraising best practices, i.e. prospect research, proposal development and donor stewardship, as required.</li></ul> RequirementsEssential:<ul><li>Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messaging that resonates with target audiences.</li><li>Excellent project coordination and management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively with programmatic staff and other stakeholders to achieve shared goals.</li><li>Experience of working in a grant management or project management role for a charity, NGO, private or public entity.</li><li>Experience of reporting to private foundations including trusts</li><li>Experience drafting proposals and securing funding from foundations and other funding institutions</li><li>Experience and knowledge of budgeting, and organisational (e.g. not for profit/charity) finances</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li> Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field</li></ul>&nbsp; Benefits<ul><li>Opportunity to work with a global team on stimulating projects that have a positive impact globally</li><li>Work with Thought Leaders and grow your career</li><li>Opportunity to be creative and innovative</li><li>NGO Competitive salary</li><li>Remote and flexible working</li><li>A family-friendly and inclusive environment</li><li>25+ days holiday</li></ul>

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