Board Member (Fundraising & Network Development)

About Tilt Collective

Tilt Collective is a new philanthropic initiative that brings together philanthropy, civil society and leaders in the public and private sectors to deliver a more balanced food system – one that is healthy, sustainable and secure for all.

We work to drive positive change by offering greater choice for communities and farmers and supporting a food system that is more resilient for future generations. Reforming the food system offers the single largest and most cost-effective lever available to drive action on climate change. A shift to a balanced food system can significantly reduce emissions, while diversifying protein sources and increasing plant-rich options, which can improve health outcomes, restore land and water resources, and protect vital habitats.

Our Mission is to advance a balanced food system where the healthiest, most sustainable foods are the easiest and most affordable option for everyone.

Our Values: Strategic, Impact focused, Collaborative, Empathic, Acting with Integrity

Tilt Collective is staffed by an international team of 25 located in Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, and the United States.

The Opportunity

Our global food system feeds more people than ever before, but at an unsustainable cost to people and planet. It generates nearly a third of all greenhouse gas emissions – as much as the emissions of China, India and Canada combined – and consumes vast amounts of land and water, driving deforestation and biodiversity loss, amongst other challenges. At the same time, poor diets are resulting in poorer health, with diet-related healthcare costs projected to reach $8.6 trillion annually by 2050.

Reforming the food system offers the single largest and most cost-effective lever available to drive action on climate change. A shift to a balanced food system can significantly reduce emissions, while diversifying protein sources and increasing plant-rich options, which can improve health outcomes, restore land and water resources, and protect vital habitats.

Role Summary

Tilt Collective is currently governed by a Board of Directors comprising a Chair, and four independent experts. Tilt Collective is looking to expand its board membership to further strengthen governance and oversight to guide the organisation in its mission.

The Board member with expertise in fundraising & network development will bring strong fundraising and networking expertise within the climate, sustainability and health sectors, and other relevant philanthropy. You will support strategic communications related to fundraising and network building, including through participation in the Development Committee.

1. Funder & Network Engagement: Leverage personal and professional networks to open doors to funders, corporate partners, HNWI, and global stakeholders. Support identification of additional funder communities to engage with to diversify donor engagement (particular health or development communities).
2. Positioning and visibility: Advise on framing and positioning of Tilt Collective to strengthen the organisation’s visibility and credibility within global sustainability, food systems, health and climate communities. Support shaping of Tilt’s reputation in the field by engaging ambassadors for Tilt (not funders) who are influential on philanthropy and climate/health debates.
3. Strategic fundraising guidance and oversight: Unlock networks and connections of the Board, and activate other Board members as needed in support of fundraising objectives. Provide oversight on fundraising impact and progression against targets and strategies.
4. Board & Committee Leadership: Participate in and potentially chair the Development Committee.
5. Governance Framework development: Strengthen board effectiveness by upholding strong governance frameworks, policies, and ethical decision-making aligned with Board members’ duties.
6. Contribute to a positive Board culture and functioning: support continued Board development; attend formal Board meetings, and provide intermittent input and approval including grant approvals out of the grant cycle, review of key legal documents, and time sensitive strategy input.

• A senior executive with a strong network of relevant potential funders and partners. Someone who brings existing high-level networks within climate, health, food systems, sustainability and other relevant philanthropy, foundation, government or agency settings, and willingness to leverage these. Example profiles could include current or former foundation or family office CEOs, ambassadors, or advisors to philanthropies and high net-worth individuals.
• Demonstrated track record and leadership in supporting and advising on major funding commitments, ideally for large-scale multi-country initiatives. Preferably in sustainability, climate, health or international development.
• Strong experience in organisational positioning, with experience in rethinking and strengthening outward positioning of organisations (how an entity is perceived).
• Insight into global funding trends, including climate finance, philanthropic priorities, and regranting /intermediary models.
• Strong ethical standards, with a commitment to good governance, transparency, stewardship of funds, and safeguarding of Tilt Collective’s reputation.
• High level of integrity, humility and a collaborative spirit.
• Visionary and strategic thinking.
• Strong affinity with, and commitment to the mission and values of Tilt Collective.
• Willingness and ability to dedicate sufficient time to the role and put expertise and networks to use towards Tilt Collective’s mission.
• Prior experience as a board member/trustee would be an asset, in particular previous governance experience gained through board membership of philanthropic organisations, private sector companies and/or international nonprofits.
• At Tilt Collective we strive for diversity of Board membership, including coverage of the different localities where we deliver impact. We therefore encourage applications from individuals who come from, or bring lived experience in Tilt Collective’s focus countries.

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