HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT

ABOUT AIGCC AND IGCCThe Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) and the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) are leading networks of institutional investors committed to accelerating the transition to a resilient, net-zero emissions economy across Asia-Pacific.Representing investors managing more than AU$34 trillion in assets, AIGCC and IGCC work with asset owners, asset managers and other investment market participantsin 13 markets acrossthe region to address climate-related risks and opportunities through investor practice, corporate engagement, policy advocacy and market leadership.As mission-driven, not-for-profit organisations, we collaborate with leading global investor initiatives, philanthropic foundations, governments and strategic partners to deliver practical solutions that mobilise capital towards climate outcomes.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Head of Development is responsible for leading the organisation's strategic revenue growth agenda by developing and delivering a diversified funding and partnership strategy that supports the long-term sustainability and impact of AIGCC and IGCC.This newly created part time/full-timerole will establish and lead a critical strategic development function that establishes and builds long-term relationships with philanthropic foundations, governments, multilateral institutions, corporate partners and other aligned funders across Asia, Australia, New Zealand and internationally.Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Head of Development works in close partnership with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, program leads and the Board to identify strategic funding opportunities, shape compellingpropositions and secure significant multi-year funding partnerships.The role providesstrategic leadership to the organisation's Development function, including working closely with the Manager, Development & Philanthropy, and is a regular participant in Senior Leadership Team meetings, contributing advice on organisational growth, revenue diversification and strategic partnerships.This role is suited to a commercially minded and purpose-driven leader who enjoys building relationships, identifyingopportunities and translating ambitious organisational strategies into sustainable funding outcomes.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Growth & RevenueDevelop and implement a multi-year fundraising and funding diversification strategy aligned with organisational priorities and growth ambitions.Build a robust portfolio of philanthropic, government, multilateral, corporate and strategic funding partnerships.Identify emerging funding trends, market opportunities and innovative partnership models that expand organisational impact.Develop annual fundraising targets, revenue forecasts and pipeline metrics.Work with the Executive Leadership Team to translate strategic priorities into compelling funding propositions.Monitor fundraising performance and recommend strategic adjustments to maximise revenue growth.Strategic Partnerships & Business DevelopmentIdentify and cultivatenew fundingopportunities and secure high-value funding partnerships with philanthropic foundations, development agencies, multilateral organisations,aligned family offices andcorporate partners.Lead the organisation's response to open RFPs and competitive government grant opportunities, including coordinating and leading consortium bids where relevant, engaging potential consortium partners.Develop and manage a robust pipeline of prospective funding opportunities, maintaining strong prospect research, and up to date knowledge of the evolving government and multilateral funding landscape.Lead strategic engagement with prospective funders, includingpresentations, negotiations and partnership discussions. Funder Communicationsand Engagement Position AIGCC and IGCC as trusted and impactful delivery partners for climate and sustainable finance initiatives across Asia-Pacific.Collaborate with the Communications team to develop impactful funding materials, case studies and organisational narratives and success stories that resonate funders.Support the Team with the development of high-quality funding proposals, investment cases, concept notes, grant applications and partnership presentations.Support the Manager, Philanthropy and Development to nurture existing funding partnerships and ensuretimely reporting, contract compliance and successful renewals.Work closely with Finance to support revenue forecasting, funding allocations and grant management.Leadership & CollaborationLead and develop theorganisation's Development function, providing strategicleadership andcoaching and to the Manager, Development & Philanthropy.Foster a collaborative, high-performing and continuous improvement culture across the Development function.Work closely with program teams to identify funding needs and develop compelling cases for support.Support the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board in funder engagement, strategic briefings and major partnership