Consultant- Resource Mobilization High Net-Worth Individuals

Background:

UN Women grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development human rights humanitarian action and peace and security.

UN Womens India Country Office (ICO) based in New Delhi India works to accelerate the advancement of gender equality and the empowerment of women through the strengthening of strategic partnerships technical and policy advisory services and advocacy with governmental intergovernmental and civil society partners. In addition UN Women ICO is also leading and coordinating the UN systems work on gender equality including through ensuring accountability for results.

Achieving gender equality and womens empowerment is an essential element of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development the roadmap to a more equal just peaceful and sustainable Women India is implementing a donor funded project titled: Gender Equality Xcelerate: Transformative Pathways towards Gender Justice for womens social economic and political equality and empowerment towards achievement of the 2030 agenda.

The overarching objective of this project is to strengthen womens leadership in economic social and political spheres. The project will be implemented in India over a period of four yearsin the states of Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Kerala Odisha and Bihar.

The following are the broad intended outcomes of the project:

• UN Womens institutional impact on advancing gender equality is accelerated through outcomedriven advocacy efforts.
• Government and nongovernment stakeholders prioritize monitor and evaluate investments for gender equality and womens empowerment at the grassroots level.
• Transforming norms strengthening response mechanisms and empowering stakeholders for a survivorcentric environment through effectively utilizing the Nirbhaya Funds.

As part of the project UN Women seeks to engage a consultant to aid in resource mobilization from highnetworth individuals (HNWIs) for gender equality and womens empowerment. Reporting to the Head Strategic Communication and Partnerships India Country Office (ICO) the Consultant will support in devising a strategy mobilizing resources from HNWIs and contribute to other resource mobilization efforts for the country office as required.

Under the supervision of Head Strategic Communications and Partnerships the Consultant will undertake the following tasks

Develop a 3year strategy for resource mobilization from highnetworth individuals (HNWIs) for UN Women ICO:

• Conduct market research to identify potential HNWIs who align with UN Womens values and mission (e.g. through wealth databases philanthropic networks and individual outreach).
• Segment donors based on their giving patterns interests geographies and philanthropic history (e.g. focusing on sectors such as gender equality education andeconomic empowerment).
• Identify potential HNWI donors for gender equality and womens empowerment:
• Develop a sustainable fundraising strategy and action plan for mobilizing and retaining highvalue donors focusing on the unique needs and motivations of HNWIs towards gender equality.

Execute the targeted HNWI resource mobilization strategy Engage HNWIs effectively to raise funds and build longterm partnerships to support UN Womens strategic goals in gender equality womens empowerment and sustainable development.

• Develop tailored engagement strategies for 35 donors including oneonone meetings personalized communications and bespoke impact reports.
• Foster relationships through consistent meaningful interactions that go beyond transactional donations emphasizing partnership and collaboration.
• Engage HNWIs in UN Womens advocacy work to strengthen their commitment and sense of ownership over projects.

Design and execute fundraising initiatives

• Develop exclusive and personalized campaigns that resonate with HNWIs focusing on areas of high impact such as womens economic empowerment genderresponsive budgeting and climate resilience.
• Create options for onetime donations multiyear commitments or giving circles that allow donors to pool resources for larger more impactful initiatives.

Tailored fundraising campaigns:

Exclusive events and initiatives:

• HighProfile Events: Organize 23 intimate highimpact events such as donor galas roundtables or impact briefings where HNWIs can interact directly with UN Womens leadership and beneficiaries.
• Donor Recognition Events: Hold special recognition events to celebrate the contributions of HNWIs and show appreciation for their commitment.
• Collaborate with communications and partnerships teams:
• Develop a cohesive compelling messaging strategy to promote fundraising efforts across multiple platforms for HNIs (e.g. digital print social media).
• Leverage existing public relations and media partnerships to amplify fundraising initiatives and gain visibility for donor contributions.

Build and maintain donor relationships

• Act as the key point of contact for HNWIs ensuring that they receive ongoing updates on the organizations progress and the impact of their donations.
• Maintain close communication through regular phone calls meetings personalized emails and handwritten notes providing updates and insights into project progress.
• Serve as the primary contact for HNWIs:

Impact reporting:

• Create detailed impact reports that highlight how HNWI contributions have driven change showcasing the tangible outcomes of their donations (e.g. number of women supported schools established policies changed).
• Include personalized case studies showing the direct impact on individuals and communities with a focus on human stories.

Opportunities for engagement:

• Identify recognition opportunities for HNWIs (e.g. naming rights for programs or events public acknowledgement at highprofile events exclusive donor experiences).
• Establish donor engagement opportunities such as site visits virtual briefings or advisory roles in steering committees making HNWIs feel part of the strategic journey.

Coordinate highquality proposals

• Work closely with program managers to ensure that proposals are aligned with UN Womens goals impactful and financially sound.
• Ensure that proposals are tailored to UN Womens mandate and interest areas of HNWI donors highlighting areas that are most relevant to them.

Collaborate with program managers:

• Prepare highquality proposals and reports:
• Ensure proposals are compelling and wellstructured detailing not only the financials but also the longterm impact of the project.
• Provide timely reports that showcase both financial transparency and the social impact of HNWI donations.
• Include visuals testimonials and datadriven results to make reports engaging and easy to digest.

Strengthen internal capacity

• Training UN Women Staff:
  • Develop and deliver training sessions for UN Women staff on best practices for engaging with HNWIs including communication techniques relationshipbuilding strategies and donor stewardship.
  • Equip staff with the tools and knowledge needed to approach HNWIs with confidence and professionalism.
• Collaborate with communications teams:
• Work alongside the communications team to create impact stories and content that demonstrates the significance of donor contributions ensuring it aligns with the overall brand and messaging of UN Women.
• Visibility of success stories: Highlight HNWI involvement and contributions in publicfacing communications ensuring that donors are recognized for their commitment.

Any other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Expected Deliverables:

Deliverable 1: Inception Report:

Detailed work plan and methodology

Content headings to be agreed in advance with UN Women

June 2025 (within 2 weeks of contract start date)

Deliverable 2: Interim Report 1:

Threeyear strategy and action plan for resource mobilisation from HNWIs

Mapping of HNWIs

Tailored engagement strategy for targeted HNWIs July 2025 2 weeks after approved Inception Report)

Deliverable 3: Interim Report 2:

Develop messaging to promote fundraising efforts across multiple platforms for

HNIs

Organize one HighProfile Events to engage with HNIs and develop impact reportSeptember 2025 6 weeks after approved Interim Report 1

Deliverable 4: Interim Report 3:

Organize 4 HighProfile Events to engage with HNIs and develop impact report

December 2025 8 weeks after approved Interim Report 2

Deliverable 5: Final report: April 2026 (Last month of contract)

Develop concept notes and proposals

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Key results and impact partnership analysis recommended focus areas scale

up and sustainability measures

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Please visitthis linkfor more information on UN Womens Values and Competencies Framework:

Functional Competencies:

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in fundraising proposal writing in the social sector especially with HNWIs. Proficiency in donor psychology market research and wealth management.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills:Excellent oral and written communication skills to impact donor contributions. Ability to create compelling content for visibility and engagement.
• Relationship Building: Strong networking negotiation and persuasion skills to secure donations and longterm partnerships with HNIs.
• Event Planning & : Ability to plan and execute highprofile exclusive events that create meaningful engagement opportunities for HNWIs.

Education:

• Masters degree in Fundraising Business Administration (MBA) International Relations or a related field (preferred) or a Bachelors Degree with a demonstrable experience in HNI fundraising.
• Certifications in Fundraising (CFRE) or Nonprofit Management (optional but advantageous).

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fundraising particularly focused on HNWIs or major donor engagement in the nonprofit sector.
• Proven track record of designing and executing targeted fundraising campaigns and securing highvalue donations from HNWIs.
• Experience in relationship management including creating personalized engagement strategies maintaining donor portfolios and providing regular impact reports.

Language:

• Fluency in English including strong English writing skills is required
• Fluency in Hindi and/or another Indian language is required
• Knowledge of another UN official working language is an asset.

Application:

Interested applicants should apply to this announcement through UN Women jobs site:

Careers at UN Women UN Women Headquarters

• UN Women will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
• Applications received after the close date will not be accepted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Evaluation and Selection Criteria

Criteria for shortlisting of CVs will be based on the following assessment:

• Required Degree and Qualification 5 points);
• Minimum Experience relevant to the assignment 10 points);
• Working knowledge and experience of writing on Gender Issues 5 points);

The evaluation process for selection of the candidate will be based on the following assessment:

• Writing sample 30 points)
• Interview 70 points)

Please Note:

• For an assignment requiring travel consultants of 65 years or more require full medical examination and statement of fitness to work to engage in the consultancy.
• Consultants are required to submitdoctors certificate to statefitness to work and travel for this assignment.
• Due to large number of potential applicants only competitively selected candidates will be contacted for remaining steps of the service procurement process.
• The consultant is expected to use their own computer equipment. The office will not provide any computer equipment for this assignment.
• Travel and DSA will be booked and settled as per SSA norms directly by UN Women on submission of F10 form with original ticket stubs vouchers etc. as per actuals.

Statements :

In July 2010 the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW OSAGI INSTRAW and UNIFEM) which focused exclusively on gender equality and womens empowerment.

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