About the Opportunity
The Youth Climate Justice Fund (YCJF) is hiring a Development Associate to support its growing fundraising and resource mobilization work. This is a full-time, remote role designed for early-career professionals who are passionate about climate justice, youth leadership, and equitable philanthropy.
YCJF supports youth-led socio-environmental and climate justice movements worldwide through participatory grantmaking and capacity strengthening. Since launching publicly in September 2023, the organization has committed over $4.5 million to more than 115 youth-led partners across 50+ countries.
Why Work with Youth Climate Justice Fund
YCJF is a values-driven, global organization committed to redistributing resources to youth-led movements. The team works fully remotely and prioritizes care, trust-based collaboration, learning, transparency, and wellbeing.
The organization is led largely by people from the Global South and Global Majority regions, with strong representation of women, gender-diverse people, Indigenous leaders, people of color, and people with disabilities. Working at YCJF means contributing to a mission-centered organization while growing professionally in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Role Overview: Development Associate
As Development Associate, you will play a critical role in supporting YCJF’s donor advising, fundraising, and grant management efforts. Working closely with the development team and collaborating across communications, finance, operations, and MEL teams, you will help ensure the fund’s financial sustainability and strong donor relationships.
This role offers hands-on exposure to equitable fundraising, climate justice philanthropy, and youth-led movement support.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Reporting and Writing
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Draft grant proposals, donor reports, and concept notes
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Support budget tracking and basic financial reporting
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Maintain reporting templates and grant documentation
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Track grant deadlines and submission schedules
Fundraising Pipeline Management
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Research prospective funders aligned with YCJF’s mission
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Prepare funder briefs and engagement summaries
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Maintain fundraising pipelines and prospect trackers
Donor Systems and Coordination
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Organize development files across internal systems
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Track donor communications and engagement histories
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Maintain accurate donor contact records
Events and Donor Engagement
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Support donor meetings, convenings, and events
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Prepare agendas, background materials, and follow-up notes
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Track attendance, outcomes, and next steps
Candidate Profile
Essential Requirements
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1–3 years of experience in nonprofit development, grant writing, or research
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Strong written communication skills in English
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Excellent organizational and research skills
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Comfort with Google Workspace and spreadsheets
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Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a remote, global team
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Commitment to climate justice, youth leadership, and equity
Desirable Experience
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Familiarity with project management tools such as Monday.com
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Lived experience or connection to frontline communities
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Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
Contract Details
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Location: Fully remote (PST to GMT time zones preferred)
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Contract Type: One-year consultancy (renewable subject to funding)
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Working Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
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Salary: USD $40,000 per year
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Level: Junior
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Reporting Line: Senior Officer for Development
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
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A CV
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A cover letter
Application Link:
https://upsallinternational.com/candidates/current-vacancies/
Application Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CET
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