Context the role

We are seeking a Senior Funder Coordinator Advisor to lead and professionalize PIE’s funder engagement. This role will ensure consistent, high-quality interactions with current and prospective funders, streamline internal coordination, and enhance the overall funder experience. You will be the central point for internal funder management, working closely with PIE’s Executive Directors, programme staff, and communications team, as well as the ECF Strategic Partnerships team.

Key responsibilities

• Funder Strategy
  • Develop and implement a structured, consistent funder engagement process.
  • Create tailored engagement plans for each funder, ensuring alignment across the team.
  • Maintain a clear, up-to-date funder pipeline and portfolio overview.
• Internal Coordination
  • Coordinate all aspects of funder relationships: proposals, reports, meetings, events, and communications.
  • Support negotiation of funding agreements in collaboration with ECF’s Strategic Partnerships team.
• Internal Enablement
  • Train and coach team members on funder engagement best practices.
  • Prepare briefing materials for funder meetings and ensure internal alignment on messaging and positioning.
  • Ensure internal tools are fit for purpose to support funder management. 
• Funder Communications
  • Collaborate with the Senior Communications Associate to deliver compelling, consistent communications.
  • Ensure alignment with ECF and PIE’s broader communications and partnership strategies.