Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Community Fundraising Lead to drive our efforts in engaging, mobilising, and scaling community-driven funding initiatives. This role will be instrumental in fostering a strong relationship between the organisation, its community, new investors, and the broader Web3 ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Web3 fundraising, experience managing decentralised communities, and a proven track record in raising funds through token launches, DAOs, grants, and other community-based models.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute a community-driven fundraising strategy, that aligns with the project goals and objectives of our Co-founders & multiple teams, then implement it.
2. Proactively seek out and maintain relationships with investors, grant providers & strategic partners; including new / existing community, traditional & crypto venture capital firms / investors / high net worth individuals.
3. Drive engagement and advocacy for our fundraising initiatives through community channels, including Discord, Twitter, Telegram, and Web3-native forums.
4. Organize and lead token sales, airdrops, and staking campaigns to incentivize participation and align incentives across stakeholders.
5. Work closely with marketing and engineering teams to craft compelling narratives around fundraising efforts and ensure community alignment.
6. Manage grant programs and ecosystem funding initiatives, coordinating with DAOs, Layer 1 and Layer 2 foundations, and other ecosystem stakeholders.
7. Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines while fostering a decentralised and community-first approach to fundraising.
8. Analyse fundraising performance, track key metrics, and optimise strategies based on community feedback and market conditions.

Requirements

1. 4+ years of experience in Web3, blockchain, or crypto-native fundraising.
2. Proven track record in community-driven fundraising, token sales, and grant acquisition.
3. Deep understanding of decentralised finance (DeFi), DAOs, governance mechanisms, and tokenomics.
4. Strong network within the crypto industry, including relationships with VCs, angel investors, and ecosystem funds.
5. Experience in building and scaling online communities using platforms like Discord, Twitter, and Telegram.
6. Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse Web3 audiences.
7. Strong alignment to our principles.
8. Deep familiarity with financial modeling techniques and valuation methods used by analysts and investors
9. Familiarity with smart contracts, blockchain protocols, and crypto-native funding models.
10. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first environment and work autonomously.

Nice to Have

1. Previous experience launching a successful token sale, DAO, or DeFi project.
2. Strong knowledge of regulatory landscapes affecting Web3 fundraising.
3. Technical background in blockchain development or cryptography.
4. Experience running hackathons, grant programs, or community accelerator initiatives.
5. Experience working for an Open Source Organisation.
6. A passion for Network States / Parallel Societies

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Community Moderator
• Cryptocurrency
• Team Collaboration