Organisation: ECPAT International Location: Remote / Home-Based Application Deadline: 15 February 2026 (Rolling review thereafter) Organisational Context ECPAT International is a global network of organisations working to eliminate the sexual exploitation of children (SEC) in all its forms, including exploitation in prostitution, online sexual exploitation, trafficking for sexual purposes, exploitation in travel and tourism, and certain forms of child, early, and forced marriage. The ECPAT Network comprises 143 member organisations across 114 countries, operating at national, regional, and local levels. The International Secretariat, based in Bangkok, Thailand, coordinates global and regional programming, advocacy, research, and network initiatives in close collaboration with its members. Background and Rationale ECPAT International is currently undergoing a significant fundraising transition. Longstanding core funding streams are ending, government development budgets—particularly in Western Europe and North America—are contracting, and several private foundations have reduced, redirected, or withdrawn support. At the same time, donors have become increasingly risk-averse, with heightened scrutiny of mandates related to human rights, gender equality, advocacy, and sexual exploitation. These external pressures coincide with internal challenges, including increased fundraising workload, reduced staff capacity, and the need to engage diverse donor ecosystems. These include private philanthropies, high-net-worth individuals, faith-based organisations, private sector actors, and emerging funding environments in Asia and the Gulf region. Such donors often expect relationship-driven engagement, tailored narratives, strong visual materials, and concise, outcome-focused proposals. To respond effectively, ECPAT is adopting a modular and flexible fundraising support model, seeking contributions from multiple consultants with complementary expertise rather than relying on a single provider. Consultancy Scope: Three Strategic Pillars Consultants are invited to express interest in contributing to one or more of the following pillars. Engagements may range from one-off assignments to longer-term, light-touch support throughout 2026. Pillar 1: Expanding Access to New Donor Networks Contributors under this pillar may support ECPAT to: Identify priority philanthropic networks, decision-makers, and funding spaces aligned with ECPAT’s strategic direction Facilitate introductions or act as a bridge to relevant individuals or institutions Provide strategic intelligence on donor cultures, expectations, and regional norms Support preparation for high-value meetings, events, or donor engagements Contribute to long-term strategies for reputation-building and relationship development Pillar 2: Fundraising Tools, Materials, and Systems Consultants focusing on this pillar may: Audit existing fundraising materials and identify opportunities for improvement Develop concise, visually compelling donor-facing tools tailored to different audiences Draft, edit, structure, or package proposals and concept notes for traditional and non-traditional donors Support narrative adaptation for philanthropic and private sector environments Develop or strengthen internal systems, templates, and quality standards Deliver coaching or training on messaging, visual tools, and proposal development Pillar 3: Capacity Building and Staff Development Contributors under this pillar may support ECPAT staff to: Strengthen pitching skills for private sector, philanthropic, and faith-based donors Develop concise, value-driven, and outcome-focused narratives Adapt tone, language, and framing for different donor cultures Understand donor behaviours and relationship-building norms, particularly in Asia and the Gulf Improve internal collaboration, coherence, and confidence around fundraising approaches Duration and Modality Duration: Flexible, depending on the nature of the contribution Engagement Type: One-off assignments or longer-term, light-touch consultancy Timeline: Consultant(s) may be mobilised at various points throughout 2026 Location: Home-based, using own equipment Language: All work conducted in English Availability: Consultants should be able to join online meetings across time zones Profile of Candidates ECPAT welcomes applications from individual consultants, companies, or organisations, provided the profiles and CVs of the individuals delivering the work are clearly specified. Relevant backgrounds may include: Philanthropy or family office networks Private sector leadership or advisory Diplomatic, political, or multilateral experience Faith-based institutions Social impact, development, or humanitarian sectors Communications, marketing, branding, or visual design Strategic fundraising writing and donor engagement Regional expertise in Asia or the Gulf Child protection or social justice experience (an asset, not required) Key attributes include: Strong, relevant fundraising networks Discretion and professionalism Ability to operate in high-trust environments Strong written and/or visual communication skills Insight into diverse donor cultures and expectations Ability to translate complex content into compelling donor language High responsiveness and ability to meet deadlines Coordination and Safeguarding Consultants will work primarily with the Executive Director and Monitoring, Learning and Development Lead, with additional coordination as needed. All contributors must adhere to ECPAT’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Codes of Conduct. How to Apply Interested candidates should email vacancy@ecpat.org with the subject line: “NAME – Fundraising Strategy” Please include: CV highlighting relevant experience Proposed daily fee in USD (excluding VAT) Deadline: 15 February 2026Applications will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hiring organization. For any inquiries, please contact the responsible organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.