Terms of Reference (TOR) Consultant: Right Here Right Now Nepal Coalition Fundraising Strategy and fundraising proposal development

Terms of Reference (TOR)

Consultant: Right Here Right Now Nepal Coalition Fundraising Strategy and fundraising proposal development

1. Introduction

The Right Here Right Now 2 (RHRN2) partnership is created so that young people in all their diversity enjoy their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in gender-just societies. Young people are at the forefront of our partnership. We seek to unleash the power of youth, to increase public support for SRHR, to improve policies and laws, and to strengthen civil society. Lobbying and advocacy is our main strategy, supported by mutual capacity strengthening.

Our partnership comes at a critical time when SRHR as well as gender justice are under pressure around the world, and young people’s needs consistently go unmet affected by the poly crisis including climate change, conflict, wars, rise of opposing etc. We do not shy away from taboo subjects such as comprehensive sexuality education and safe abortion, and advocate for the rights of marginalized groups such as girls, young women, and young lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people. We focus on these issues and groups because, based on our collective track records, we can, and because few other consortia and organizations do.

The Nepal coalition consists of diverse organization representing youth led organization, women feminist network organization, organization led by people with disabilities and LGBTIQA+ organization. The coalition envisions to ensure young people aged 15-30 in all their diversities are empowered to exercise all aspects of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in a supportive social and enabling legal environment in Nepal.

The RHRN2 coalition in Nepal, consists of six civil society organizations,

1. Beyond Beijing Committee (BBC)
2. Blue Diamond Society (BDS)
3. Blind Youth Association Nepal (BYAN)
4. CDS Park
5. Youth Alliance for Development (YARD)
6. YUWA – Lead organization

2. Purpose

The primary objective of this consultancy is to develop and implement a comprehensive Fundraising Strategy and funding proposals that align with the RHRN country strategy 2025-2030. The consultant will be responsible for developing fund raising proposals, donor mapping, proposal development and submission, and building partnerships and relationships with potential donors.

3. Scope of Work

The Fund-Raising Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Fund Raising Strategy Development:
  • Develop a detailed fund-raising strategy that aligns with the RHRN country strategy 2025-2030.
  • Identify key fund-raising areas and priorities.
•  Donor Mapping:
  • Conduct thorough research to identify potential donors, including government agencies, foundations, corporations, and individual philanthropists.
  • Create a comprehensive database of potential donors, including contact information, areas of interest, and previous funding history.
• Proposal Development:
  • Develop high-quality fund-raising proposals and concept notes for submission to identified donors.
  • Ensure proposals are aligned with donor priorities and RHRN’s strategic goals.
  • Prepare and submit proposals in a timely manner, adhering to donor guidelines and deadlines.
• Partnership and Relationship Building:
  • Foster and maintain relationships with existing and potential donors.
  • Organize and participate in meetings, presentations, and other engagement activities to build and strengthen donor relationships.
  • Develop and implement a plan for regular communication and updates with donors.
•  Reporting and Monitoring:
  • Prepare regular progress reports on fundraising activities and outcomes.
  • Monitor and track the success of fundraising efforts, including proposal submissions, meetings, and funding received.
  • Provide recommendations for continuous improvement of fundraising strategies and processes.
•  Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Engage with RHRN staff, partners, and stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment with the overall strategy via workshops, meetings, etc.
  • Coordinate with the RHRN team to ensure that fundraising activities are integrated with program activities and strategic goals.
•  Compliance and Ethical Standards:
  • Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
  • Maintain transparency and accountability in all fundraising efforts.

4. Deliverables

• Comprehensive donor mapping report with actionable recommendations.
• At least five (5) funding proposals or concept notes submitted to potential donors.
• A strategic fundraising plan for the coalition.
• Database of potential donors with contact details and engagement history.
• Training sessions for coalition staff on fundraising and donor engagement.
• Final report summarizing activities, achievements, and recommendations.

5. Timeframe

• Start Date: 15 February 2025
• End Date: 31 August 2025
• Key Milestones:
  • 15 March 2025: Submission of the fundraising strategy document and completion of donor mapping
  • 30 April 2025: Refinement of capability statements and initial proposal drafts. 
  • 1 June 2025: Submission of at least 5 proposals. 
  • 31 August 2025: Final report and evaluation of fundraising efforts.

6. Essential Criteria: Skills and Experience required

The consultant/ consultancy should have the following individual/ collective skills and qualifications:

• Proven experience in fundraising, resource mobilization, and donor engagement, preferably in the SRHR or development sector.
• Strong track record of successful grant writing and securing funding from diverse donors.
• Excellent understanding of the donor landscape, including foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, and the private sector.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including youth-led organizations.
• Knowledge of SRHR, youth rights, and related advocacy issues is highly desirable.

7. Desirable Skills and Experience; Preferable

• A consulting firm registered and based in Nepal.
• A diverse team representing a range of age, gender, racial and linguistic identities.
• Firms and/or individuals

8. Budget and Payments

It is expected to develop budget by the consultant and submit along with proposal.

Payments will be made in installments based on the achievement of the agreed deliverables

9. Applicant Requirements

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents:

• Technical Proposal outlining the proposed design, methodology and the justification for the selected methodology.
• Financial proposal detailing consultancy fees and other costs.
• An updated CV highlighting relevant experience.
• A cover letter detailing suitability for the role and approach to fundraising for the coalition.
• Examples of previous successful proposals or concept notes (optional but preferred).

10. Selection Criteria

Candidates will be evaluated based on:

• Relevance of experience and background.
• Quality and success of previous fundraising efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

11. Submission and Deadline

Interested parties should send the documents mentioned in section 9 to application@yuwanepal.org with subject title “Consultancy: RHRN Nepal Fundraising Strategy Development” on or before 10 February 2025.

Only the shortlisted consultant/ consultancy will be contacted for further process.

Note: RHRN Nepal Coalition reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal and is not bound to accept the lowest priced proposal.

12. Additional Information

For further information or inquiries, please contact:

Rajendra Maharjan

Country Coordinator

rajendra@yuwanepal.org

The RHRN Coalition Nepal is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, particularly women, youth, and individuals from marginalized communities.