International Justice Mission

Strategic Funding Research Consultant

International Justice Mission

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Conduct ongoing research to identify new and emerging funding opportunities with multinational corporations and mega foundations that are aligned with IJM’s mission and program roadmap.
  • Develop tailored research briefs to support targeted outreach and partnership proposals.
  • Collaborate with the US C&GP team to align research outputs with IJM’s strategic priorities and impact goals.
  • Provide competitive intelligence on organizations currently funded by target donors.
  • Map relationships and connections between IJM and key decision-makers at target institutions to support warm introductions and strategic engagement.
  • Support proposal development with evidence-based data and funder-specific intelligence.
  • Recommend prioritization strategies based on funder alignment, readiness, and potential impact.
  • Provide additional support to US C&GP projects needed and as bandwidth allows.
  • Deliverables: Research briefs summarizing top funding opportunities, trends, and strategic recommendations. Funder profiles for high-potential corporations or foundations, including giving history, strategic priorities, and key contacts. Relationship maps identifying IJM’s existing connections or potential pathways to decision-makers. Competitive landscape reports highlighting peer organizations funded by target donors. Proposal support memos with tailored insights to strengthen proposal alignment and positioning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Relations, Public Policy, Business, or related discipline) or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience conducting research on corporate or government entities, including analysis of policies, programs, or funding priorities.
  • At least 1 year of experience producing comprehensive donor reports or strategic overview documents for internal or external stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of corporate philanthropy and giving strategies, particularly those addressing gender-based violence and forced labor.
  • Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with donor management systems OR CRM preferred.
Benefits
  • IJM encourages people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
communicationattention to detailcollaborationstrategic thinkingorganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilitycritical thinkinginterpersonal skillstime management