This role will conduct due diligence research on a number of prospective and current major donors, assessing the risks of accepting and publicly recognising their donations.
Since we have recently updated our Policy on accepting donations and the Risk Based Due Diligence Assessment, WDC now seek to consistently assess the viability and suitability of every partnership opportunity over £1,000; balancing the need for us to secure funds in order to deliver our strategic objectives vs potential reputational risks brought about by such relationships.
The purpose is to reach consensus on the levels of risk and to agree on a clear course of action.
We have a number of donors we would like to screen against the new criteria in order to understand the pros and cons of accepting donations, mapping the risks, agreeing mitigation measures and making recommendations for courses of action.
Whale and Dolphin Conservation
At Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), we’re driven by a vision for a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free. As a Due Diligence Risk Researcher, you’ll play a vital role in bringing this vision to life by helping us secure income in a responsible manner to enable us to fulfill our mission.
Due Diligence Risk Researcher
Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)
Your key responsibilities are researching the background of specific donors, speaking with WDC staff to map the risks associated with accepting and publicly acknowledging such donations as well as work with staff to propose possible mitigation measures.
Skills and Experience
We would require you to have a minimum of 3 years experience in either:
or
So you have a level of understanding of the drivers for corporates to partner with NGOs and/or appreciate the risks for NGOs in accepting donations from corporates.
as well as some experience in
So you know the importance of checking data from different sources to check validity to mitigate against bias and misinformation.
Don’t worry, training will be provided, so you’ll have everything you need to succeed!
We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Regardless of your background or experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
Come help us inspire the next generation of wildlife conservationists!
Weekly Time Commitment
This position can start ASAP and we estimate there is about a month's work to do.
You could work solidly for WDC over the period of month, or we are open to having a couple of volunteers doing a minimum weekly time commitment of 4 hours.
What You’ll Gain:
Your input will help guide swift, evidence-based decisions to be made for a number of funders who are waiting to know whether we can accept/and how we acknowledge their gift.
Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience
