Application Guide

How to Apply for Individual Giving and Corporate Support Specialist

at ILGA World

🏢 About ILGA World

ILGA World is the global federation of LGBTIQ organizations, uniquely positioned at the intersection of grassroots activism and international advocacy. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven team that champions human rights and gender justice across 170+ member organizations. The remote, part-time structure offers flexibility while engaging with a diverse, global community.

About This Role

This role is pivotal in diversifying ILGA World's funding sources by building a sustainable individual giving program and cultivating ethical corporate partnerships. You'll directly enable the organization to scale its advocacy and solidarity work without compromising its values. Your efforts will strengthen the link between fundraising and programmatic impact, ensuring resources are mobilized in a non-extractive, mission-aligned way.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start your day reviewing donor data and segmenting lists for an upcoming appeal, then join a virtual meeting with the communications team to align messaging. Afternoon could involve researching potential corporate partners for ethical fit, drafting a stewardship email for a major donor, and updating a CRM with interaction notes. The rest of the week might include planning a monthly giving campaign and reporting on progress to the team.

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🎯 Who ILGA World Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of experience in individual giving, corporate partnerships, or fundraising, ideally within human rights or non-profit sectors, with a track record of growing donor bases and securing corporate support.
  • Demonstrates strong skills in donor stewardship, campaign management (e.g., appeals, monthly giving), and ethical screening/due diligence, particularly in vetting corporate partners for alignment with LGBTIQ rights.
  • Works relationally and values-led, comfortable navigating a fast-changing global context and collaborating across teams (communications, programs) to integrate fundraising with organizational priorities.
  • Understands non-extractive fundraising principles and can articulate how to build supporter relationships based on solidarity rather than transactional giving.

📝 Tips for Applying to ILGA World

1

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your past fundraising experience to ILGA World's mission of non-extractive, solidarity-based resource mobilization.

2

Highlight any experience working with LGBTIQ communities or human rights organizations, even if indirectly, to show cultural competence.

3

Provide concrete examples of how you've implemented ethical screening or due diligence for corporate partners, especially in a values-driven context.

4

Tailor your resume to emphasize relational skills and campaign management, using metrics like donor retention rates or funds raised.

5

Research ILGA World's current funding streams and mention specific ideas for expanding individual giving (e.g., monthly donor programs) in your application.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your alignment with ILGA World's mission and your understanding of non-extractive fundraising.", 'Specific experience in both individual giving and corporate partnerships, with examples of ethical partnership screening.', 'How you would strengthen coherence between fundraising, communications, and program priorities.', 'Your ability to work remotely and part-time while maintaining high-impact results.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review ILGA World's annual reports and financial statements to understand current funding sources and gaps.
  • → Read about their 'non-extractive fundraising' principles and how they differ from traditional fundraising models.
  • → Familiarize yourself with their member organizations and key advocacy campaigns (e.g., UN advocacy, LGBTIQ rights in specific regions).
  • → Look into their code of ethics for corporate partnerships and any past controversies or decisions around funding sources.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you approach ethical screening for a potential corporate partner that has ties to industries conflicting with LGBTIQ rights?
2 Describe a successful individual giving campaign you led—what was your strategy for donor stewardship and retention?
3 How do you balance the need for funding with maintaining organizational values, especially when considering corporate support?
4 What metrics would you use to measure success in this role, and how would you report impact to stakeholders?
5 How would you integrate fundraising with communications and program teams to ensure coherence and avoid silos?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Avoid generic fundraising language that doesn't reflect the organization's values—focus on solidarity and ethical partnerships, not just 'donor acquisition'.
  • Don't overlook the part-time, remote nature of the role; emphasize your ability to manage time and work autonomously.
  • Steer clear of suggesting corporate partnerships without demonstrating due diligence—show you understand the importance of mission alignment.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: July 10, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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