To be considered for this role, applicants must email the following to info@thepachamamaproject.org:
• A short case study (max. 250 words) outlining a time you independently secured significant funding, including your approach, strategy, and outcome
• A brief note on why you are interested in the role
We’ll review applications and be in touch either way. Shortlisted candidates will receive more information about the role and next steps.
About The Pachamama Project
The Pachamama Project is a UK-registered charity building a global network of volunteers to make reusable period pads for refugees and vulnerable communities experiencing period poverty. Founded by then student Ella Lambert, the organisation was inspired by her own experiences. Having faced debilitating period pain growing up, Ella understood how periods can disrupt education and daily life. She taught herself to sew on YouTube and began what has since grown into a global movement to tackle period poverty.
Today, The Pachamama Project has a volunteer network of over 3,000 people worldwide. Together, they have made more than 200,000 reusable pads and supported over 25,000 women, girls, and people who menstruate out of period poverty. The organisation is now at a pivotal stage in its journey and is making a key hire to build the capacity needed to deliver its ambitious three-year strategy.
Job Description
- Job title: Fundraising and Development Director
- Position type: Freelance 2 days/week*
- Location: Remote (ideally located London/South East)
- Reports to: Founder / CEO
- Fee: £22,500 per year (FTE: £56,250)
- Role type: Senior
*Responsible for own tax and national insurance
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced self‑starter to join us on a freelance basis as a Fundraising and Development Director for two days per week to lead and strengthen our fundraising efforts. This role will take ownership of developing and executing the fundraising strategy of this young but ambitious charity, building a strong funding pipeline and establishing the systems and processes required to help the charity get to the next level. Working closely with the Founder, the Funding and Development Director will ensure a consistent flow of high quality funding opportunities and support the Founder’s management of high-value donor relationships. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on execution, making it ideal for an experienced fundraiser who is comfortable building and managing fundraising infrastructure in a growing organisation.
Responsibilities may include
Develop and lead the organisation’s fundraising strategy, identifying priority opportunities across grants, corporate partnerships, high net worth individuals and crowd funding campaigns, and building a strong pipeline to support growth.
Identify and secure grant funding opportunities, leading grant writing and applications, and managing reporting, compliance, and tracking systems.
Corporate Partnerships
Identify, secure, and manage relationships with corporate partners, developing and pitching collaboration opportunities and tracking partnership outcomes and impact.
Donor Research & Lead Generation
Lead donor research to identify prospective philanthropic supporters and funding opportunities, building and maintaining a strong pipeline, and preparing briefings while working closely with the Founder on donor engagement.
Systems & Processes
Maintain effective tracking and reporting systems across fundraising activity
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Mission Driven
Genuinely cares about our mission to end period poverty and is motivated by the opportunity to help expand menstrual health access globally
- Highly Experienced
-8-10+ years of experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit partnerships
– Strong track record of successful grant writing and fundraising strategy development
- Strategic and a Self Starter
– Able to develop strategy while also executing key fundraising activities
– Comfortable working independently
- Operationally strong and Organised
– Skilled at building systems, processes, and pipelines that support effective fundraising
– Comfortable working closely with the Founder to support donor engagement
– Comfortable working in a small but driven and ambitious team
*Candidates with fewer years of experience but with a track record of significant results are encouraged to apply
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