Protection International (PI)’s mission is to support human rights defenders (HRDs) and their collectives through preventive and comprehensive collective protection approaches. PI aims to foster resilience among HRDs, mitigate risks they face, and ensure their safety by holding duty bearers accountable and garnering support from key stakeholders.
The organization’s vision is a world where fundamental human rights and freedoms are universally respected, and everyone can defend these rights without fear of threats or attacks. PI's history includes a significant decentralization process that began in 2019, evolving from a centralized head office model to a network of Regional Hubs and Country Offices. This shift was aimed at creating more grounded and context-oriented decision-making, aligning with their grassroots approach to support HRDs effectively. Our geographical reach is global, with a focus on East and Central Africa, South East Asia, and Central and Latin America.
Rationale
PI seeks to engage a consultant to explore and propose alternative and innovative fundraising approaches that diversify the organization’s funding base globally.
The objective is to identify new opportunities and mechanisms — particularly from the CSR/Private Sector, social enterprises, Major Donors (US, UK, Europe…), Legacies, investment funds and crowdfunding— to enhance the sustainability and independence of PI’s operations worldwide.
This role will assess current trends, best practices, and opportunities in non-traditional fundraising, and provide actionable guidance to expand and innovate PI’s revenue model beyond institutional donors. The consultant will work closely with PI’s global senior management, regional hubs, and the fundraising team.
General Objective
To develop a strategic roadmap for PI to explore and engage with alternative fundraising mechanisms and actors globally, in alignment with PI’s 2024–2028 strategic objectives.
Specifc Objectives
Map and assess alternative fundraising methods suitable to PI’s mission and operational structure
→ KPI: Analysis of at least 3 alternative funding approaches relevant to PI (e.g CSR/Private Sector, social enterprises, Major Donors (US, UK, Europe…), Legacies, investment funds and crowdfunding – Landscape in Europe, Asia and Latin America).
Propose a fundraising roadmap incorporating innovative revenue streams and produce concrete deliverables to support post-consultancy implementation
→ KPI: Fundraising roadmap plus 3 specific engagement plans ready for operational use.
Identify strategic private sector and non-traditional actors for potential collaboration
→ KPI: List of at least 15 potential private-sector actors, CSR platforms, or high-net-worth individuals aligned with PI’s values.
Operationalize the existing ethical framework to be adapted for private sector engagement, and develop practical tools to implement it
→ KPI: Toolkit for screening and engagement including as example: checklists, FAQs, and template assessment forms.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES & DELIVERABLES (related to the objectives)
Objective 1:
Conduct a desk review and consultations to analyze successful alternative fundraising models from comparable INGOs and human rights organizations.
Assess relevance and adaptability of models such as: CSR/private sector partnerships, social enterprises, major donors and legacies, individual/community giving, and digital fundraising.
Evaluate fit with PI’s mission, structure, and decentralized model.
Deliverable:
Analytical report summarizing at least 3 relevant and actionable alternative fundraising approaches, with recommendations for integration into PI’s funding model.
Objective 2:
Design a clear and actionable fundraising roadmap based on the mapping above, aligned with PI’s strategic objectives and internal capacities.
Develop at least three engagement plans, tailored for distinct revenue streams (e.g., private sector/CSR, individual giving, major donors or community campaigns).
Collaborate with PI staff to ensure usability and post-consultancy implementation of the tools.
Deliverables:
Fundraising roadmap outlining strategic priorities, pathways, and key activities.
3 tailored engagement plans (e.g., pitch decks, donor journey maps, campaign designs or talking points), ready for operational use.
Objective 3:
Identify and profile at least 15 potential partners including CSR-aligned companies, high-net-worth individuals, philanthropic networks, or social enterprises.
Conduct basic research on alignment with PI’s values, past funding behaviour, and entry points for engagement.
Highlight short- and medium-term opportunities for outreach.
Deliverable:
A structured donor mapping database or report containing key details (contact, thematic fit, suggested approach, potential interest) for at least 15 relevant actors.
Objective 4:
Review PI’s existing ethical fundraising framework and adapt it for private sector and non-traditional engagement scenarios.
Develop a practical toolkit for use by PI staff when assessing and engaging with potential private partners.
Facilitate a short orientation session or provide guidelines to help staff implement the toolkit.
Deliverables:
Ethical engagement toolkit including (as example):
* Screening matrix/checklist
* Risk indicators and red flags
* Engagement FAQ for staff
* Template forms for preliminary due diligence and internal review
Requirements
EDUCATION
5 years of proven experience in fundraising, particularly in the non-profit sector.
EXPERIENCE
Demonstrated success in securing funding from private sector, international organizations and digital sector.
Experience in capacity-building and training staff on fundraising skills.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Strong understanding of human rights work
Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
LANGUAGUES
Fluently spoken and written English
Preferred fluently spoken French, with reasonable French/Spanish writing skills
Venue, Timeframe and Budget
The consultancy is expected to begin on 1 September 2025 and will last for 3 months, with a maximum of 45 working days.
A maximum total budget of EUR 40,000 is available. Financial proposal shall include and cover travel and accommodation costs to Brussels.
The consultant should be preferably based Brussels/ Belgium or in vicinity countries such as: Germany, Netherlands, France or UK.
What we offer
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