Development Consultant

• Support fundraising and business development efforts by identifying, researching, and cultivating new funding opportunities across Europe.
• Develop and execute strategies to secure annual and multi-year funding from government agencies, multilateral organizations, foundations, corporate partners, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective donors, maintaining detailed records of outreach activities, relationship status, and next steps.
• Conduct funding landscape research to identify priority prospects, assess alignment, and recommend effective engagement strategies.
• Develop high-quality fundraising materials, including letters of inquiry, concept notes, grant proposals, and donor communications.
• Establish and nurture relationships with prospective funders through meetings, presentations, strategic outreach, and ongoing stewardship activities.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to prepare for donor engagements, presentations, and follow-up discussions.
• Track and report on fundraising progress, donor interactions, and pipeline development to support decision-making and future fundraising efforts.
• Contribute recommendations that strengthen long-term fundraising strategies and expand donor engagement across the European market.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, grant writing, business development, or donor relations.
• Proven track record of developing successful grant proposals, concept notes, donor reports, and funding applications.
• Experience building, managing, and growing portfolios of institutional donors, foundations, corporate partners, or individual philanthropists.
• Strong understanding of donor cultivation, stewardship, and relationship management practices.
• Experience working with international donors and funding organizations, ideally within global development, agriculture, food security, or social impact sectors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create compelling fundraising narratives and proposals.
• Strong research, analytical, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience using donor relationship management systems, preferably Raiser's Edge or similar fundraising databases.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive results in a remote environment.
• Familiarity with West Africa, agricultural development, rural livelihoods, or international development programs is considered a strong advantage.

Benefits

• Fully remote consultancy role based in Western Europe.
• Flexible engagement structure with both part-time and full-time arrangements considered.
• Six-month contract with the opportunity to contribute during a critical growth phase.
• High-impact role with direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic fundraising initiatives.
• Opportunity to build relationships with leading international donors, foundations, and funding institutions.
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment focused on social and economic development.
• Significant autonomy and ownership over fundraising and donor engagement activities.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, measurable impact through sustainable development initiatives.