Description of the mission

About The Role

The Senior Fundraising Consultant for SEA plays a pivotal role in driving fundraising efforts in SEA. This position focuses on fundraising opportunities from SEA’s community of foundations, corporate social responsibility and sustainability teams, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), philanthropic families, and localized offices of bilateral funders and multilaterals who are increasingly prioritizing climate and energy access solutions.

With dual-reporting line to Global Energy Alliance's Vice President for Southeast Asia and the Chief of Partnerships and External Relations, Senior Fundraising Consultant for SEA will support Regional VP to develop SEA-specific engagement strategies, leverage local networks and cultural contexts, and align domestic and international donor interests with Global Energy Alliance's mission. The role requires deep understanding of SEA's philanthropic landscape, energy and climate, and has a demonstrated history of fundraising ($7M+ per year).

Key Responsibilities

SEA Fundraising Strategy Development

Support SEA Fundraising Strategy: Support SEA Regional VP to design and execute Global Energy Alliance's SEA-focused philanthropic strategy targeting regional and local foundations, local offices of global foundations; local offices of multilateral and bilateral funders; Corporate partners with CSR/Sustainability portfolios; SEA HNWIs, family offices, and emerging philanthropists aligned with climate and energy access missions.
Cultural Context & Localization: Create culturally appropriate engagement strategies that respect SEA philanthropic traditions, festival giving patterns, family decision-making processes, and preferences for direct impact visibility.
Proposal Development: Work in partnership with global proposal manager to develop SEA-specific concept and proposal, ensuring alignment with local regulations, cultural context, and donor preferences.

Analytics, Market Intelligence & Pipeline Development

Funder Mapping: Maintain a live database of SEA and international donors, CSR entities, family offices, and blended finance vehicles interested in clean energy.
Trend Analysis: Track shifts in SEA and global philanthropy and advise Global Energy Alliance on positioning.
Build SEA Donor Pipeline: Develop a robust pipeline of SEA’s donors through research, referrals, and engagement with platforms and regional HNWI networks
Pipeline Management: Use CRM tools to track engagement lifecycle, conversion rates, and revenue forecasts.

Regional Integration

Cross-Border Coordination: Coordinate between global philanthropic initiatives and SEA specific opportunities, facilitating international donor interest in SEA programs.
Capacity Building: Mentor local team members on SEA donor engagement best practices, regulatory compliance in consultation with Global Energy Alliance's legal and operations team, and cultural competency in philanthropic relationships.

Fundraising Across Energy Transition Priorities

Internal Coordination: Work with Global Energy Alliance's program leads to align fundraising narratives with technical and programmatic priorities.
Sector-specific Pitches: Tailor donor engagement materials for energy transition, DRE, and BESS, aligning each with funder priorities.

Donor Stewardship & Reporting

Funder Reporting: Develop, standardize, and deliver periodic donor reports (quarterly/biannual/annual), highlighting programmatic outcomes, financial utilization, impact metrics (emissions reduction, access, jobs), and donor attribution.
Impact Narratives: Create donor-friendly case studies and success stories across DRE, BESS, and energy transition projects to strengthen funder confidence.
Donor Compliance: Ensure adherence to donor reporting requirements, timelines, and audit requests.

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Requirements

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Education: Related education background in Business, Development Studies, Public Policy, Environment, Energy or related field from a recognized SEA or international institution.
Philanthropy Experience: 10+ years of experience in philanthropy, with at least 5 years specifically focused on the SEA philanthropic ecosystem and donor landscape. At least 8 years of working in the energy sector is required with a track record of at least $7M per year
SEA Expertise: Deep understanding of SEA's philanthropic culture, regulatory environment, and established relationships within SEA HNWI, family office, and corporate foundation networks.
Sector Knowledge: Demonstrated experience in climate, clean energy, or sustainable development philanthropy within SEA, with understanding of SEA's energy transition challenges and opportunities.
Network & Relationships: Strong existing relationships with SEA philanthropists, family offices, impact investors, and intermediaries, with proven ability to secure multi-million dollar commitments.
Cultural Competency: Native or near-native proficiency in English and at least one local language in the regional with deep appreciation for regional cultures and business practices.
Regional Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel extensively within SEA and occasionally internationally.

Qualifications & Competencies

Partnership and Relationship Building: Exceptional ability to build trust-based relationships with SEA philanthropists, understanding of family dynamics in SEA’s giving, and cultural sensitivity in donor engagement.
Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively across diverse SEA audiences, from traditional philanthropists to tech entrepreneurs to government officials.
Decision-Making: Strong analytical skills with understanding of SEA market dynamics, risk assessment capabilities relevant to SEA regulatory environment, and ability to prioritize in complex, multi-stakeholder contexts.
Execution: Excellent project management skills adapted to SEA business culture, understanding of SEA timelines and relationship-building processes, and ability to navigate bureaucratic processes effectively.
Integration: Ability to work effectively across Global Energy Alliance's global matrix structure while maintaining strong local SEA relationships and cultural authenticity.
Leadership: Innovative thinking about SEA's philanthropic potential, strong negotiation skills adapted to SEA business culture, and ability to represent Global Energy Alliance authentically in SEA contexts.
Strategic Ability: Forward-thinking approach to SEA's evolving philanthropic landscape, understanding of SEA's clean energy trajectory, and ability to position Global Energy Alliance strategically within SEA's development ecosystem.
Cross-Cultural Management: Superior skills to collaborate between SEA and international teams, understanding of both local and global perspectives on philanthropy and development.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Commitment to inclusive development approaches that recognize SEA's diversity, with sensitivity to regional, linguistic, economic, and social differences within SEA communities.

Preferred Qualifications

Language Skills: Proficiency in additional SEA regional languages
Sector Networks: Existing relationships with SEA clean energy companies, policy makers, and development practitioners; relationships with key SEA government departments will be added advantage
International Experience: Experience working with international development organizations or global philanthropy platforms
Digital Proficiency: Experience with SEA digital philanthropy platforms and emerging fintech solutions for charitable giving

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