The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet · 2 weeks ago
Senior Fundraising Consultant, Grids of the Future
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
£50K/yr - £70K/yr
10+ years expThe Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet is focused on providing access to affordable, reliable, clean electricity globally. The Senior Fundraising Consultant will lead strategic fundraising efforts to support the modernization of energy grids in developing regions, engaging with philanthropic partners and multi-donor climate funds to mobilize capital for sustainable energy solutions.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Design and execute a global fundraising plan to raise $25–35M start-up capital
Engage directly with at least five core philanthropic partners and three multi-donor climate funds
Curate co-fundraising opportunities with aligned organisations already raising donor-government funds
Build compelling narratives, proposals, and pitch materials positioning Grids of the Future as the premier platform for systemic grid transformation
Communicate the catalytic role of philanthropic capital in mobilising blended and private finance
Document and share success stories (e.g., battery storage pilots, digital twins, procurement reforms) that demonstrate replicable, scalable solutions
Secure funding for flagship demonstration projects proving the model’s effectiveness
Map funding flows across energy transition, infrastructure, and digitalisation
Track evolving donor priorities (infrastructure and change management, climate-development nexus, resilience, systemic reform)
Monitor peer initiatives to identify differentiation strategies and build strategic alliances
Align with GEAPP regional teams to ensure fundraising supports local priorities while advancing the global GOTF program
Facilitate knowledge-sharing across regions to strengthen donor appeal
Support international convenings, conferences, and donor roundtables that position Grids of the Future as a flagship GEAPP initiative
Qualification
Required
Master's degree within Infrastructure Finance, International Development, Development Economics, Energy Policy, or related field with focus on global development and multi-sector approaches
10+ years of experience in international development fundraising with demonstrated success raising $5M+ annually from diverse global funding sources including multilateral, bilateral, corporations, foundations and individual philanthropists
Experience in leading fundraising initiatives for IPPs
Experience working across Global South regions (Africa, Asia, Latin America) with understanding of diverse country contexts and development challenges
Ability to articulate complex, multi-sector interventions and their interconnected impacts across diverse global contexts to international audiences including donors, governments, and private sector
Capability to analyze international funding landscapes across multiple sectors and regions, identifying strategic opportunities for resource mobilization
Outstanding ability to communicate effectively across diverse cultural contexts and translate technical concepts into compelling funding proposals for international audiences
Existing relationships with philanthropies, DFIs, MDBs, corporations, and climate funds
Company
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet is a partnership of charity, local business owners, public policy, and funding.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sundaa Bridgett-Jones
Vice President for the Americas and Chief Partnerships Officer
Elizabeth Small
Chief Legal Officer and Head of ESG
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