Consultant for Resource Mobilization

Job Posting Organization:
UN Women, established in July 2010, is the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. It was created as part of the UN reform agenda to consolidate resources and mandates for greater impact in gender equality and women's empowerment. UN Women merges and builds on the work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system, focusing exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. The organization operates globally, with a mission to eliminate discrimination against women and girls, empower women, and achieve equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. UN Women’s India Country Office (ICO) is based in New Delhi and works to accelerate the advancement of gender equality and women's empowerment through strategic partnerships, technical and policy advisory services, and advocacy with various partners, including governmental and civil society organizations. The organization is committed to achieving gender equality and women's empowerment as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which aims for a more equal, just, peaceful, and sustainable world.

Job Overview:
The Consultant for Resource Mobilization will play a crucial role in supporting UN Women’s India Country Office in devising and executing a strategy for mobilizing resources from high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), family foundations, and philanthropies. The consultant will work under the overall guidance of the Deputy Country Representative and will be responsible for developing a sustainable 5-year fundraising strategy that targets HNWIs, family offices, and private foundations. This strategy will articulate a clear value proposition for each segment and identify opportunities for multi-year commitments and giving circles. The consultant will also conduct market research to identify potential donors who align with UN Women’s values and create a segmented Prospect Roster with detailed profiles on giving patterns and interests. Additionally, the consultant will design a Relationship Cultivation Plan to engage prospects and plan a small, closed-door convening to engage potential major donors and corporate partners. The consultant will also conduct workshops with UN Women staff on best practices for engaging with the private sector and HNWIs, ensuring that the organization is well-equipped to pursue these fundraising efforts effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a sustainable 5-year fundraising strategy targeting HNWIs, family offices, and private foundations, articulating a clear value proposition for each segment.
• Identify opportunities for multi-year commitments and giving circles that pool resources from mixed private sector actors.
• Conduct market research to identify potential donors across HNWIs, corporate foundations, and philanthropic entities who align with UN Women’s values.
• Create a segmented Prospect Roster containing detailed profiles on giving patterns, interests, and key decision-makers for at least 20–30 high-potential targets.
• Design a Relationship Cultivation Plan that moves prospects from identification to partnership, including tailored engagement strategies such as one-on-one meetings and personalized impact reporting.
• Plan and execute a small, closed-door convening as a pre-CSW71 strategic dialogue to engage potential major donors and corporate partners.
• Undertake a workshop with UN Women staff on best practices for engaging with the private sector and HNWIs.
• Deliver a detailed work plan and methodology, along with a five-year strategy and action plan for resource mobilization from HNWIs.
• Organize convenings with HNIs and capacity-building sessions with UN Women select staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising and proposal writing in the social sector, particularly with HNWIs.
• Proficiency in donor psychology, market research, and wealth management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to impact donor contributions.
• Strong networking, negotiation, and persuasion skills to secure donations and long-term partnerships with HNWIs.
• Ability to plan and execute high-profile, exclusive events that create meaningful engagement opportunities for HNWIs.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Non-Profit Management, International Relations, Gender Studies, or a related field is preferred. Certifications in Fundraising (CFRE) or Nonprofit Management are optional but advantageous.

Experience:
A minimum of 10 years of experience in fundraising, particularly focused on HNWIs or major donor engagement in the nonprofit sector. A proven track record of designing and executing targeted fundraising campaigns and securing high-value donations from HNWIs and family offices is essential. Experience in relationship management, including tailored pitches and high-touch engagement, is also required.

Languages:
Fluency in English, including strong English writing skills, is required. Fluency in Hindi and/or another Indian language is required. Knowledge of another UN official working language is an asset.

Additional Notes:
The consultant is expected to use their own computer equipment, as the office will not provide any computer equipment for this assignment. The evaluation process for selection will include an interview and will assess required degree and qualifications, minimum experience relevant to the assignment, and working knowledge and experience of writing on gender issues. Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. Consultants of 65 years or more may require a full medical examination and statement of fitness to work for assignments requiring travel.