Fundraising Officer

Company Description

Climate 2025 is a not for profit social enterprise founded at the start of this decisive decade. Our mission is to catalyse the urgent response to the climate and ecological crisis by enhancing the effectiveness and reach of community-led climate action worldwide. , We provide infrastructure and capacity-building support to emerging movements working for urgent systemic change. We accelerate and amplify the efforts and outputs of causes we believe in, offering start-up support, strategic development, and fundraising services. Our unique experience with social movements allows us to foster great people. Unique experience with social movements allows us to foster great people and projects, providing structure and guidance to turn ideas into action.

Role Description

The Fundraising Officer will work with the Executive Director and Development Director to deliver Climate 2025’s fundraising operations. The Officer works with other members of the Finance Team in support of the fundraising function. They will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to fundraising, including communication with donors, developing philanthropic strategies, supporting charities, and using strong organization skills to manage fundraising campaigns. The role will also involve writing compelling fundraising appeals and grant proposals.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years relevant experience in the non-profit sector.
• Experience of creative proposal writing combined with the ability to demonstrate clear outcomes and impact
• Excellent communication skills: proven ability to form good working relations, both internally and externally, including representing Climate 2025 to foundations, high net worth individuals and stakeholders. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with good copywriting and proofreading ability
• Time management skills: the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines is key 
• Experience of preparing, manipulating and presenting budgets 
• Good research skills with experience of identifying quality new fundraising leads
• Passion for Climate 2025’s mission and dedication to its continued success.
• Ability to work on own initiative and to meet objectives and tight deadlines under pressure  
• Excellent IT skills with a high working knowledge MS Office, Google Drive etc