Vacancy: Digital Fundraising Consultant

About ORP

Olive Ridley Project (ORP) is on a mission to protect sea turtles and their habitats through rescue and conservation medicine, scientific research, and education and outreach. At the core of our work is a passionate and dedicated team of scientists, conservationists, citizen scientists and volunteers. We pride ourselves on being able to collaborate with a wide range of diverse groups in order to reach our goal and fill data gaps in sea turtle conservation. The charity is at the forefront of sea turtle conservation, influencing local policy makers, fishing communities and collaborating with research institutes. We currently have bases in Kenya, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, and Seychelles.

Furthermore, we conduct research using Photo-ID methods to look at population stability, nesting activity and the spatial distribution of sea turtles in the Indian Ocean. We have one of the largest sea turtle-ID databases in the world with over 40,000 observations, and work with an international team of experts to better develop our method.

About The Role

We are looking for a Digital Fundraising Consultant to design and implement a digital fundraising campaign via the Big Give’s Green Match Fund, and use its outcomes to develop a long-term Digital Fundraising Strategy.

Objectives:

The consultant will:

• Design and deliver a digital fundraising campaign for the Green Match Fund on the Big Give platform.
• Maximise donor engagement and fundraising success during the campaign period.
• Analyse the campaign’s performance and donor behaviour.
• Develop a Digital Fundraising Strategy, using insights from the campaign to inform long-term planning.
• Train the internal team on best practices and strategies for digital fundraising

Consultant Profile & Qualifications

The ideal consultant should have:

• Proven experience in individual giving fundraising and digital fundraising campaigns.
• Track record of running successful matched funding campaigns (preferably via Big Give or similar platforms).
• Strong understanding of donor engagement, acquisition, and retention strategies.
• Expertise in digital marketing and social media fundraising.
• Data analysis skills to measure and report on campaign performance.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Timeline & Budget

• Contract period: April – June 2024 (3 months)
• Total budget: £5,000 (including fees, expenses, and applicable taxes)
• Payments will be made in installments based on agreed deliverables

How to apply

Interested consultants should submit the following to junho.yu@oliveridleyproject.org by 5pm UK time, Monday, 10th March 2025:

• A CV and portfolio of relevant work.
• A short proposal (max 2 pages) outlining:
  • Their approach to delivering the consultancy
  • Timeline and methodology
  • Budget breakdown

Please make sure you include Reference DFC001 + Your Full Name in the email subject line.

For any queries, please contact: Junho Yu at junho.yu@oliveridleyproject.org