Tenure Facility partners with Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendant Peoples, and local communities to secure their land and forest rights. By providing direct financial and technical support, we help strengthen governance, protect critical ecosystems, and advance global climate and biodiversity goals.

Purpose of role

Tenure Facility is seeking a Development Officer, Writer to support the Development Unit in producing compelling, donor-focused written materials. This consultant will play a key role in articulating Tenure Facility’s impact to institutional donors, high-net-worth individuals, and philanthropic partners. The consultant will be responsible for writing and refining reports, proposals, donor communications, and bespoke fundraising materials, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with Tenure Facility’s mission and strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities

The job holder will have the following key responsibilities:

• Proposal development: Write and edit proposals for foundations, bilateral and multilateral funders, and other institutional donors.
• Report writing: Support the creation of grant reports, impact summaries, and donor progress updates, synthesising programmatic information into compelling narratives.
• Donor materials: Develop case statements, investment briefs, donor newsletters, and talking points for fundraising efforts.
• Editing and refinement: Ensure all development materials are engaging, donor-centered, and aligned with Tenure Facility’s brand and strategic priorities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Development, Finance, Operations, and Programmes units as well as Tenure Facility’s partners to gather insights, data, and stories for fundraising materials.

The following offers an aspirational view of our ideal candidate profile; however, we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.  

Qualifications and experience

• 5+ years of experience in grant writing, donor communications, or development-focused writing (preferably in the non-profit, human rights, or environmental sectors).
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into accessible, compelling narratives.
• Strong understanding of donor expectations, particularly among foundations, government agencies, and philanthropic institutions.
• Preference for experience working with international organisations, especially in Indigenous rights, land tenure, or climate change is an advantage.
• Highly organised and deadline-driven, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working remotely and independently while collaborating effectively with a global team.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV/resume, a cover letter outlining how you fulfil the requirements set out in the job announcement and two writing samples showcasing donor-oriented materials (e.g., proposals, reports, case studies) Submission can be made by clicking on the link above.

Please contact McAra Kirby-Fahey at mcara@darylupsall.com for any queries you may have.

The deadline for applications is Sunday May 25^th 2025

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