WFA is Hiring: Donor & Grant Development Officer (Remote, Part-Time) | $35,000–$40,000 USD (Pro-Rated)

Support global animal welfare from anywhere in the world.

Are you an experienced grant writer looking for a remote opportunity with real impact? The World Federation for Animals (WFA) is hiring a Donor & Grant Development Officer to join its growing development team. This part-time, flexible, remote role is ideal for mission-driven professionals who want to help fund meaningful change across animal welfare, environmental protection, and global policy.

🌍 About the Organization

WFA is a UN-accredited global federation representing over 70 NGOs, working to embed animal protection into global policy frameworks around health, climate, food systems, and development. Since its founding in 2020, WFA has rapidly grown into a key voice for animal welfare in the international arena.

🛠️ Job Description

Position: Donor & Grant Development Officer
Type: Remote, Permanent, Part-Time (0.5 FTE)
Salary: $35,000–$40,000 USD (Full-Time Equivalent, Pro-Rated)
Reports to: Chief Development Officer
Location: Fully Remote (Flexible Global Applicants Welcome)

🧩 Core Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and submit persuasive funding proposals, donor updates, and reports

• Manage active grants (up to $750K USD), including tracking deliverables and compliance

• Support execution of WFA’s resource mobilization strategy

• Maintain funder records in Salesforce and Google Workspace

• Identify and pursue new grant and donor opportunities

• Build relationships with foundations, donors, and philanthropic partners

• Collaborate across teams to gather content for proposals and impact reports

WFA is Hiring

📈 Opportunities for Growth

This role may expand to include:

• Input into long-term fundraising strategy

• Representing WFA at donor meetings or events

• Leading donor storytelling and communications

• Co-developing new grant-funded projects or campaigns

📚 Qualifications

✅ Essential

• 2–4 years in fundraising, grant development, or donor relations

• Proven record securing $30K–$150K+ grants

• Excellent written English and proposal-writing skills

• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and organized

• Experience with Google Workspace and basic CRM (e.g., Salesforce)

• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team

💡 Desirable

• Familiarity with animal welfare or environmental NGOs

• Experience managing multi-year grants ($250K–$750K+)

• Understanding of international development, SDGs, or sustainable finance

• Experience working in early-stage or remote nonprofits

💵 Salary & Hours

• Annual FTE Salary: $35,000–$40,000 USD

• Work Schedule: 2.5 days/week (approx. 20 hrs/wk), flexible timing

• Benefits: Collaborative team, meaningful mission, remote flexibility

🌱 WFA’s Work Culture

• Values: Compassion, Impact, Collaboration, Sustainability

• Fully distributed, global team

• Inclusive hiring practices

• Growth-oriented environment with room to shape your role

📥 How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter through the official WFA application portal. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early.

FAQs

Q1: Is this a fully remote role?
Yes, the position is 100% remote with flexible working hours.

Q2: How many hours per week is the job?
The role is expected to be 2.5 days per week (around 20 hours), with flexibility.

Q3: What are the salary details?
The gross full-time equivalent salary is $35,000–$40,000 USD/year. It will be pro-rated based on your part-time schedule.

Q4: Are international applicants eligible?
Yes, WFA welcomes global applicants from any region.

Q5: What kind of grants will I be working on?
Primarily mid-sized to large grants ($30K–$750K), focused on animal welfare, international policy, and sustainability.