Individual Giving and Corporate Support Specialist Role at ILGA World: Deadline 10 Jul 2026
The recent vacancy for an Individual Giving and Corporate Support Specialist at ILGA World reflects a growing shift in how international human rights organisations are adapting to financial uncertainty and political change. The role is not just a routine fundraising position—it is part of a broader strategy to build long-term resilience for movements working on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC) rights.
At its core, ILGA World is responding to a global funding landscape that is becoming increasingly fragmented. Traditional sources such as government grants and foundation funding are often tied to short-term cycles, shifting political priorities, and restrictive compliance requirements. In some cases, corporate donors are also becoming more cautious about publicly supporting LGBTIQ rights due to backlash in certain regions. Against this backdrop, ILGA World is prioritising more stable and flexible income sources, particularly from individual donors and carefully vetted corporate partners.
The Specialist role is designed to strengthen exactly those income streams. Working 50% part-time over 18 months, the position focuses on building systems that allow ILGA World to grow predictable, values-aligned funding without compromising its independence or ethical standards. This includes developing monthly giving programmes, improving donor journeys, and running two to three coordinated fundraising campaigns each year.
One of the most important aspects of the role is the emphasis on donor experience and stewardship. Rather than treating fundraising as a transactional activity, ILGA World frames it as a relational process rooted in solidarity and care. This means designing communications that respect dignity, avoid extractive messaging, and clearly show how contributions support long-term movement infrastructure. It also involves improving how donors are onboarded, thanked, and retained over time.
Monthly giving is a key strategic priority. By encouraging small, recurring contributions, ILGA World aims to build a more predictable financial base that is less vulnerable to sudden funding cuts. This requires not only technical systems—such as platforms like GlobalGiving or Donorbox—but also thoughtful messaging that makes giving accessible and meaningful across different supporter groups, including those eligible for tax-efficient giving mechanisms like U.S. tax receipts or UK Gift Aid.
In parallel, the role also supports the development of mid-level and major donor pipelines. This involves identifying potential supporters, preparing briefing materials, coordinating engagement with organisational leadership, and ensuring consistent follow-up. While this aspect of fundraising can be highly strategic, ILGA World places strong emphasis on ethical engagement and alignment with its values, ensuring that donor relationships do not compromise the organisation’s independence or mission.
A particularly important and complex part of the position is managing corporate support. Unlike unrestricted philanthropy, corporate partnerships require careful screening and due diligence. The Specialist will help establish internal processes to assess reputational risk, ensure value alignment, and prioritise long-term, mission-consistent relationships. This reflects a broader trend in the non-profit sector: organisations are becoming more selective about which corporate actors they engage with, focusing on fewer but higher-quality partnerships.
Beyond fundraising delivery, the role also strengthens internal systems. This includes improving donor data quality, supporting financial reconciliation, and ensuring coordination between fundraising, communications, and finance teams. In modern non-profit operations, these systems are essential for transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making. Without them, even successful campaigns can fail to translate into sustainable income.
The position also reflects ILGA World’s broader organisational values. The job description repeatedly highlights queer feminist principles, non-extractive communication practices, and a commitment to collective care. These values shape not only what is funded, but how fundraising itself is conducted. It is a reminder that in human rights work, the methods used to generate resources are as important as the resources themselves.
Ultimately, this role sits at the intersection of sustainability and activism. It recognises that human rights organisations cannot rely solely on traditional funding streams if they are to remain responsive, independent, and effective. By investing in individual giving and ethical corporate support, ILGA World is building a more resilient financial model—one that is better equipped to withstand political volatility while staying grounded in solidarity with the communities it serves.
As global challenges to LGBTIQ rights continue to evolve, roles like this highlight an important shift: fundraising is no longer just about securing money, but about building communities of sustained support that can carry movements forward over the long term.
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