Fundraising Consultant – Donor Prospecting (Sri Lanka) Entry level Individual Consultant Short term contract

CAFOD is seeking an experienced Fundraising Consultant to undertake a donor‑prospecting and fundraising landscape mapping exercise to support locally led civil society organisations (CSOs) in Sri Lanka.

The consultancy will identify new, emerging and non‑traditional funding opportunities to help partners sustain their work on human rights, governance, agroecology and climate‑resilient livelihoods, as CAFOD prepares to close its Sri Lanka programme in 2027.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mapping bilateral, multilateral, philanthropic, CSR, climate, diaspora and impact investment donors
• Analysing alignment between donor priorities and partner CSO mandates
• Identifying short-, medium- and long‑term funding opportunities
• Producing a donor‑prospecting report, prioritised pipeline and donor database
• Delivering a virtual workshop to strengthen partners’ fundraising readiness

Requirements:

• Proven experience in fundraising or donor mapping for CSOs in the Global South
• Strong knowledge of South Asian or global funding landscapes
• Excellent analytical and communication skills

Duration: 4 months
Location: Remote (some in‑country engagement if local)
Budget: ~£9,000

Please see the website for the full Terms of Reference

Applications must be submitted via email to – slfc@cafod.org.uk

Terms of Reference – Fundraising Consultant – Donor Prospecting for Locally Led CSO Partners in Sri Lanka

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