Partnerships and Fundraising Officer job at The Migration Youth and Children Platform (MYCP)

About the Role

The Partnerships & Fundraising Officer helps MYCP build the relationships and resources needed to expand our impact. Working with the Partnerships Lead and colleagues across the organisation, you will identify and cultivate partnerships with institutional donors, NGOs, foundations, companies, and other stakeholders to strengthen MYCP's long-term sustainability.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in partnerships and business development, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, and nonprofit development within a global youth-led organisation.

You will report to the Partnerships Lead. This is a fully remote, volunteer position, with an expected commitment of 3–5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential partners, sponsors, funders, and supporters aligned with MYCP's mission
• Establish collaborative partnerships with organisations and institutions
• Help identify grant, funding, and sponsorship opportunities suitable for MYCP
• Support the preparation of funding applications, expressions of interest, and donor communications
• Maintain records of partnership and fundraising activities using MYCP's systems
• Work collaboratively with teams across #THINK, #DELIVER, and #ENGAGE to identify partnership opportunities and support organisational initiatives
• Contribute ideas to diversify MYCP's fundraising activities and strengthen organisational sustainability

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience in partnership development and nonprofit fundraising
• Experience researching and engaging external stakeholders across the public, private, and civil society sectors
• Exposure to grant funding, sponsorship, and donor engagement processes
• Opportunities to develop proposal writing, relationship management, and strategic communication skills
• Experience working within a diverse, international youth-led organisation

Person Specification

• Aged between 18 and 30 years old
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• An interest in partnerships, fundraising, business development, international development, or the nonprofit sector
• Strong research and organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Confidence communicating professionally with external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within an international team
• Previous experience in fundraising, partnerships, sales, business development, or grant writing is desirable but not required
• Passion for youth participation, international collaboration, and creating positive social impact

We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of migration, displacement, or statelessness, and from underrepresented communities.

• Research and identify potential partners, sponsors, funders, and supporters aligned with MYCP's mission
• Establish collaborative partnerships with organisations and institutions
• Help identify grant, funding, and sponsorship opportunities suitable for MYCP
• Support the preparation of funding applications, expressions of interest, and donor communications
• Maintain records of partnership and fundraising activities using MYCP's systems
• Work collaboratively with teams across #THINK, #DELIVER, and #ENGAGE to identify partnership opportunities and support organisational initiatives
• Contribute ideas to diversify MYCP's fundraising activities and strengthen organisational sustainability

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong research and organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Confidence communicating professionally with external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within an international team

• Aged between 18 and 30 years old
• An interest in partnerships, fundraising, business development, international development, or the nonprofit sector
• Passion for youth participation, international collaboration, and creating positive social impact
• Previous experience in fundraising, partnerships, sales, business development, or grant writing is desirable but not required