Background
In April 2021, ECNL published a comparative research on the potential and risks of using digital technologies in fundraising. The research maps out the existing trends in the ecosystem and the field of fundraising. It attempts to raise awareness of the potential risks and challenges and provides an overview of the spectrum of global, regional and domestic policies that affect fundraising with new technologies. Based on these, ECNL formulated a set of recommendations to facilitate further discussions for a better environment for digital fundraising. ECNL is now looking for an expert to further extend ECNL's work in this area.
Description of assignment:
The Expert will be responsible to:
- Provide input to the research on the comparative practices of self-regulation in the area of digital fundraising - 5 days;
- Provide expert support to the creation of a separate platform under ECNL’s Learning Center dedicated to the topic of fundraising and philanthropy - 4 days;
- Help with organising and leading an expert meeting on digital fundraising - 3 days;
- Provide other support as per the arising needs (e.g., Provide support with organising and participating as speaker at other events) - 7 days.
For the purposes of this assignment, fundraising is understood as the solicitation of voluntary philanthropic contributions from the public, either physically or online. Digital fundraising is understood as using digital channels and tools to reach donors with the goal of sparkling engagement and philanthropic giving. The types of fundraising methods include crowdfunding, SMS donation, donations through websites, the use of artificial intelligence and algorithmic systems, cryptocurrency and other digital technologies.
The full details of the scope of tasks and timelines will be defined and agreed upon between ECNL and the Expert.
Required qualifications and eligibility of applicants:
- At least 3 years of practical experience in digital fundraising, such as crowdfunding campaigns, donations in cryptocurrencies etc.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrable understanding of the needs of civil society, especially the financial sustainability and fundraising activities of civil society organisations.
- Fluency in English (written and oral).
- Highly desirable: experience working in several countries and in a multicultural environment.
Period of assignment:
Under the assignment, up to 19 expert days are planned during the period of August 22, 2022 - November 30, 2022.
Compensation:
The proposed daily rate must be reasonable and based on the Expert's qualifications. The selected Expert is responsible to settle the VAT, income and other taxes and duties arising in relation to this assignment in conformity with their relative laws. Please note that ECNL applies a strict conflict of interest policy. The rules and policy of ECNL prohibit discrimination on any basis. Successful applications may range up to EUR 9,000.
Application:
To apply, please send by August 18, 2022 to [email protected] the following documents with the subject “Expert on Digital Fundraising”:
- CV.
- Offer, including:
- Daily rate.
- At least two examples of work on digital fundraising, including the delivery of a session/webinar, organising a campaign with digital fundraising tools and other proof of experience in this area.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. ECNL is a leading regional organisation promoting the strengthening of a supportive legal environment for civil society. ECNL’s aim is to create societies which can be shaped by the people working together. We support the creation of environments where people can establish groups, movements, and formal civil society organisations (CSOs); assemble, demonstrate and protest; and fully participate in policy making. We work at the global and European level in countries of Europe and its neighbourhood.
This call for applications is issued as a part of the “Philanthropy in digital age” regional project, managed by the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law Stichting (ECNL). The project is made possible by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) through the Civic Space Initiative.