Fund Hunter (High-Performance Fundraising Role)

Our client, an NGO that empowers retired and semi-retired adults through lifelong learning, knowledge sharing, and social connection is building a high-performance fundraising unit for our client. This is a revenue-driving role focused on capital mobilization, not a support function.
They are looking for 10 proven closers who have access to HNIs, corporates and institutional partners with a track record of moving significant funds and delivering under pressure. This role is for operators who understand targets, pipelines, and execution. This is a 90-day role and you will be paid based on commision on how much you raise during this time.

Role Description

Raise capital from HNIs, corporates, and institutional partners

Close sponsorships and funding deals

Build and manage a strong, active pipeline

Engage senior decision-makers across sectors

Execute within a structured 90-day fundraising cycle

Contribute to a high-performance, target-driven team

Compensation & Structure

• 20–25% commission on deals closed

  • 5–10% override for team leads

  • Full autonomy in execution

  • Direct visibility on performance

  • Opportunity to operate on a national platform

  • Performance-only culture with clear rewards

Performance Model

1. Phase 1 (Days 1–14):

Onboard 5–7 proven closers

2. Phase 2 (Days 14–30):

Scale team through referrals and network expansion

Outcome:

Build a focused, high-output fundraising unit with a single mandate: close

Screening Process

Candidates will be assessed strictly on performance metrics:

• Largest deal closed in the last 12 months

• Target history and consistency

• Pipeline size

• Closing ratio

• Response to missed targets

• Availability to start immediately

Who This Role Is Not For

• Entry-level candidates

• Candidates without a proven deal history

• Individuals seeking training roles