Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Coordinator

Title

Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Coordinator

Reports To

Programmes Manager

Status

FTE 0.8 - 4 days per week

Location

Remote working, based in The Netherlands, Germany or the United Kingdom.

You must have the right to work in the country for which you apply. IDC is unable to support work visa applications or relocation.

Languages

Excellent communication skills in oral and written English

Compensation

Per annum depending on skills and experience:

• €36,000 to €42,400 gross annually for 0.8 FTE (based on a full-time equivalent of €45,000 to €53,000)

Background

International Detention Coalition (IDC) is a unique global network of over 200 civil society organisations and individuals in more than 75 countries, which coordinates with members and partners on advocacy, research, coalition and capacity building, to eliminate immigration detention and advance rights-based alternatives to detention. IDC is a highly recognised, impact-driven organisation, offering a stimulating workplace committed to local, national, regional and global change.

Role Purpose

The Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Coordinator supports the development and implementation of IDC’s fundraising and resource mobilisation efforts, helping to strengthen and diversify the organisation’s funding base, with a focus on mobilising private capital and securing funding from donors and sectors that IDC has not yet reached.

Role Summary

The Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Coordinator combines strategic thinking with hands-on implementation, and works to identify and pursue funding opportunities, develop high-quality pitches, support donor communications, coordinate with relevant team members, and maintain strong relationships between IDC and its funders, and prospective funders. Working closely with the Executive Director, Programmes Manager, Chief Communications Officer, as well as the finance and regional programme teams, the Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Coordinator will help ensure that fundraising is proactive, coordinated, innovative and aligned with IDC’s organisational strategy and programme priorities.

The Partnership and Resource Mobilisation Coordinator will help strengthen IDC’s long-term financial sustainability by building a proactive, relationship-driven and diversified fundraising function. The role will focus on mobilising private philanthropic capital, engaging philanthropic and entrepreneurial networks, and developing strategic relationships with prospective supporters, particularly from sectors that IDC has not yet reached. In parallel, the Coordinator will explore innovative funding approaches and emerging giving channels, translating promising opportunities into meaningful, long-term partnerships that expand and diversify IDC’s funding base.

Role Responsibilities

Strategic Relationship Development & Engagement

• Support the development and implementation of IDC’s organisational fundraising and resource mobilisation strategy, ensuring that all activities align with IDC’s ethical guidelines and policies.
• Maintain an overview of IDC’s funding priorities, funding needs and development pipeline.
• Support forward planning of fundraising opportunities, including prospecting, cultivation, proposal development and renewal timelines.
• Monitor developments in the funding environment, particularly related to the mobilisation of private capital and identify emerging opportunities, trends and risks relevant to IDC.
• Contribute to organisational discussions about funding priorities, positioning and sustainability.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen and diversify IDC’s funding base, in particular:
  • Mobilise private philanthropic capital Identify and develop opportunities with corporates, philanthropists, family offices, donor-advised funds (DAFs) and other private funding partners to broaden and diversify IDC’s funding base.
  • Explore innovative funding approaches Identify and assess emerging funding channels and mechanisms, for example, digital giving and crypto philanthropy, that could unlock new sources of support for IDC.
  • Develop impact-oriented partnerships Build relationships with funders and partners who share IDC’s mission and are interested in supporting measurable, long-term social change through strategic, mission-aligned partnerships.

Donor Cultivation and Communication

• Champion networking and relationship-building opportunities that strengthen the organisation’s profile, partnerships and reach.

• Coordinate follow-up, such as thank you letters and other stewardship communications, with funders and prospective funders, ensuring actions and opportunities are appropriately tracked.
• Prepare background research, briefing materials and correspondence for donor meetings.
• Liaise with the Executive Director, Programmes Manager and relevant team members on potential opportunities related to target funders.
• Coordinate relevant IDC impact stories and social media activities in cooperation with the Chief Communications Officer.

Development Research and Prospecting

• Conduct research into new prospective funders as described above, from sectors we have not yet reached, that match IDC’s strategy and priorities, while respecting IDC’s ethical guidelines and policies.
• Oversee and maintain a comprehensive funder database and assess prospective opportunities against IDC’s strategic priorities, programmes, and organisational capacity in consultation with relevant personnel.
• Update IDC’s Executive Director, Programmes Manager and relevant personnel regularly by preparing concise prospect profiles and recommendations for internal consideration.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective funding opportunities.

Funding Cultivation

• Coordinate and contribute to the development of high-quality concept notes, proposals, pitch decks, and tailored partnership propositions for different types of prospective supporters, in collaboration with IDC’s Executive Director and relevant personnel.
• Work with IDC colleagues, including the Chief Communications Officer to translate IDC’s mission, strategic priorities, programmes and approach into compelling and impact-oriented funding propositions, incorporating outcomes from impact monitoring and assessment, such as impact stories that resonate with funders’ interests and priorities.
• Coordinate proposal development processes related to the mobilisation of private capital, including timelines, inputs, review and submission.
• Maintain a forward-looking calendar of funding opportunities, applications, pitches and renewals.

Development Systems and MEL

• Maintain and improve systems for tracking prospects, opportunities, applications, funder relationships and development activity.
• Contribute to regular development reporting and pipeline reviews.
• Track fundraising progress against agreed objectives and priorities.
• Capture and share learning from successful and unsuccessful funding approaches.
• Contribute to improving organisational fundraising tools, templates, processes and resources.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Work with relevant team members to develop and maintain a system for grant administration and acquisition, including development of resources and capacity building for IDC team members.
• Work collaboratively with relevant team members, including the Executive Director, Programmes Manager, Chief Communications Officer, as well as the finance and regional programme teams to achieve fundraising goals and objectives.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions and other organisational activities as needed.

Core Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to a culture of agile learning, collaboration, teamwork and support within the IDC team.
• Demonstrate passion and alignment with IDC’s mission, vision and core values of innovation, collaboration, respect, inclusion, representation and being solutions-focused.
• Demonstrate an understanding of IDC policies to ensure a positive and safe working environment for all.
• Actively engage with organisational systems, processes and infrastructure to ensure sustainability and appropriate safeguarding of institutional knowledge, assets and core activities over time.
• Test and use AI tools across relevant areas of work, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and innovation.

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant degree in management, business administration, economics, social sciences, communications, marketing or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience and a successful track record in fundraising or development and mobilisation of private capital for the non-profit sector.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to recognise opportunities, think creatively, work proactively and develop new approaches to building partnerships and diversifying income.
• Experience maintaining funding pipelines, donor information or similar relationship-management systems.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and grant regulations
• Ability to understand complex organisational or programme information and translate it into clear, compelling pitches.
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues faced by refugees, people seeking asylum and migrants, particularly those affected by immigration detention.
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills in English.
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational skills including attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively and work within time constraints and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a remote and internationally distributed team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, donor management software, online research tools and relevant AI technologies.
• Commitment to the mission and values of IDC.
• Ability to travel if needed.

Desireable

• Experience engaging with private philanthropists, corporate giving, family foundations, family offices, major donors, donor-advised funds (DAFs), philanthropic advisers or other private funding networks.
• Familiarity with entrepreneurial networks, business angels or other intermediaries who can facilitate access to philanthropic capital.
• Experience exploring alternative funding channels, such as digital giving, crypto philanthropy or other emerging approaches to resource mobilisation.
• An established professional network in philanthropy, private giving, business development or related fields, or the ability to build such networks proactively.
• Understanding of impact-oriented philanthropy and the ability to communicate the social impact of an organisation in ways that resonate with prospective supporters.
• Knowledge of the Spanish language.
• Knowledge of project management/fundraising software such as Salesforce, Sales Navigator, etc.

Application Process

To apply for this role, please upload your resume and a cover letter on IDC Careers’ Webpage, by Friday 6 November 2026. Please ensure that you clearly address all of the key selection criteria in your application.

If you have enquiries, please write to jobs@idcoalition.org. Please note that applications will not be accepted if sent by email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selected candidate will be expected to start as soon as possible.

NB: All applications must be submitted in English.

We envision a world where immigration detention no longer exists. And we work with everyone to make that vision a reality. We believe people should be able to live freely while they await the outcome of their immigration case, and we advocate for the human rights and dignity of everyone impacted by immigration detention.

IDC is solutions-focused, meaning that we work with lived experience leaders, governments, decision-makers, civil society, UN agencies and other actors to deliver alternatives that benefit migrants, communities and society at large. We are truly global, uniting a coalition of civil society organisations, community groups and individuals from all over the world. While the movement spans continents, we all have a clear purpose: to reduce and ultimately end immigration detention and to promote alternatives.

IDC values diversity, equality and inclusivity. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds. We especially encourage applications of those from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation, disability and religion. In particular, we highly encourage leaders with lived experience of the impacts of detention to apply. If potential candidates require any adaptations to usual recruitment processes, please do not hesitate to note this in your application.