Head of Philanthropy and Development
The Good Food Institute Europe
Helping people, animals, and the planet by raising money for a new organisation in Europe to promote plant-based and cultivated meat
Industrial animal agriculture is at the root of many of the most pressing global issues of our time, from climate change and global hunger to antibiotic resistance and the exploitation of billions of animals annually.
The Good Food Institute (GFI) is at the forefront of the movement to use food technology and markets to replace the products of industrial animal agriculture with plant-based and cultivated alternatives.
We are just getting started in Europe and are looking for a Head of Philanthropy and Development to lead the design and execution of a fundraising strategy to enable us to do our vital work.
How You Will Make a Difference
Your role will have high responsibility and high impact. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of GFI Europe, you will be in charge of fundraising to allow us to do our vital work. Your performance in this role has the potential to make a significant impact on how quickly Europe and the world moves to a more ethical and sustainable food system.
Alongside the Head of Philanthropy and Development, we are also recruiting for a Head of Operations. Together with the Managing Director, you will form the nucleus of our new organisation and help to drive concrete change in the European and global food system. We will start off as a small team, and plan to grow in future.
As Head of Philanthropy and Development, you will be responsible for:
Who We’re Looking For
The Head of Philanthropy and Development must have:
The ideal candidate would also have:
We want the best people and we don’t want biases holding us back. We strongly encourage people of every race, orientation, age, gender, origin, and ability to apply. Because we value a diverse workplace, we prioritize an inclusive climate absent of discrimination and harassment during the application process and after you join the team.
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Do you have ability to write persuasive and compelling cases and proposals?
If so, you may be the Senior Trust Manager we’re looking for.
About the role
It’s an exciting time to be at the BHF as we’ve recently made some big decisions in terms of growth; through our philanthropic networks we aim to raise £20million by 2024 and have established the foundations for future growth and success.
As Senior Trust Manager you’ll be responsible for all Trust, Foundation and Institutional fundraising at the BHF, particularly leading the Trust Team to grow income in line with the wider Philanthropy team's objectives.
You’ll achieve set and ambitious income targets with a particular focus on securing six and seven figure gifts and pledges while also developing and delivering plans to grow the Trusts pipeline and ensure that the team are delivering high quality stewarding to existing donors to encourage long term support.
About you
We’re looking for someone with extensive previous trust fundraising experience.
You’ll have excellent written skills with the ability to write persuasively, as well as an excellent eye for detail and an analytical and focused nature.
When applying, we want you to tell us about your:
• Proven experience of successful fundraising from both private family Trusts and Foundations and Institutional funders
• Experience of making successful 6 figure asks and working closely with senior stakeholders to develop and execute solicitation plans
• Line management experience
• Experience of writing compelling funding proposals from scratch
With strong relationship building and line management skills, being a team player and having the drive to maximise funding opportunities are a must.
In return we offer a generous benefits package including flexible working, healthcare cover, dental plan, subsidised gym membership and substantial annual leave.
About us
We research all heart and circulatory diseases and the things that cause them. Heart disease, Stroke, Vascular Dementia, Diabetes and many more. All connected, all under siege. Because our research is the promise of future cures and treatments.
How to apply
To apply for this role please use the apply button to be redirected to our career site.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
This is a maternity cover contract up to 12 months.
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A great opportunity to lead and develop a small team, driving growth in philanthropic giving.
This role would be best suited to a hungry and ambitious major donor fundraiser with experience of line management and of successfully developing teams to deliver growth in income.
You will have personally raised substantial six-figure gifts from HNWIs, with the desire to remain donor facing.
The organisation already has a number of committed donors and exciting ideas for how they can drive further engagement in philanthropic giving. You will lead on this, responsible for key accounts but also empowering the team to further develop their skills and ambitions to reach a target of £1.4m for this year.
Please get in touch for further details. Interviews will take place in mid-November.
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Head of Fundraising
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, UK
Competitive salary and benefits
University of Portsmouth is a special place.
Progressive, vibrant and a testament to our city’s heritage, we are a new kind of university and a breath of fresh air in the academic world. We are intent on discovery and connecting with our local and global community.
As part of our new five-year strategy, we are investing significantly in growing the capacity and expertise within our Alumni Relations and Advancement team. To complete our first phase of recruitment, we are seeking two ambitious individuals to join us as our new Associate Director, Alumni Relations and Advancement, and Head of Fundraising.
The Head of Fundraising post was created to help build further fundraising capacity at the University of Portsmouth. Reporting to the Associate Director of Alumni Relations & Advancement, the post holder will devise, implement and manage the University’s fundraising strategy and lead a growing team, as well as actively manage a portfolio of individual prospects to secure gifts for key institutional priorities. Working alongside senior members of the department and the wider Marketing, Advancement and Communications directorate, the Head of Fundraising will contribute to the planning and implementation of fundraising and stewardship strategies to grow philanthropic income and support for the University.
You will bring a demonstrable fundraising track record, having worked specifically with corporate or individual major gift prospects and donors. A sophisticated communicator with the ability to build relationships with people of all levels, you will be self-motivated, creative and contribute a strategic outlook and robust approach to fundraising for the University. You will be confident in your ability to operate at this level and will bring excellent team leadership skills, outstanding written and verbal skills, and the ability to communicate complex projects to a range of audiences.
You will be joining us at an exciting time of growth and opportunity, and into an award winning directorate that has undergone considerable transformation and investment. If you are able to work at this strategic level and ready to join a team and University on an upward trajectory, we’d like to hear from you. To view the information pack for this exceptional opportunity, please visit the Richmond Associates website or to have a confidential discussion with the consulting team please contact Sonja Dunphy, Managing Director at Richmond Associates on +44 (0)20 3617 9240.
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Union Chapel is seeking an interim Head of Fundraising & Development to develop and drive forward the fundraising strategy for all areas of income generation for the organisation. These include public sector funders, trusts and foundations, corporate sponsorships, philanthropic giving and membership schemes.
The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator and networker; have demonstrable success in planning and raising five figure sums, a self-motivated approach to work and be confident in developing and managing a small team. A broad understanding of heritage, the arts and social justice projects, and substantial experience in a similar role are essential.
The current Head of Fundraising & Development is moving abroad in December, but will remain supporting Union Chapel’s fundraising efforts around the Sunday School remotely, as Project Consultant. This interim role will assist in the transition between the current Head of Fundraising and future appointments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reports to (matrix): Head of Fundraising with dotted line to Director of Programmes and Partnerships
Location: Vauxhall, London
Salary: £45,000- £55,000 per annum dependent on experience + benefits
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Vauxhall, London
About Malaria No More UK
Malaria has been described as the oldest killer disease in history; even now, despite recent progress, it claims the life of a child every two minutes. Malaria No More UK is part of a global movement that is determined to make this the generation that beats this killer. To realise this vision, we need to mobilise governments, influencers, businesses and the public, inspiring them to commit funds, energy and resources to ending deaths from malaria and wiping out the disease for good.
Job summary
The focus of the Senior Manager, Programmes and Partnerships will be to extend the reach, impact and financial sustainability of MNM UK’s strategy to halve malaria in five years, contributing significantly to doubling our income, through harnessing our catalytic communications and advocacy programmes to drive new long-term partnerships.
Situated at the heart of the organisation, working between and through fundraising, advocacy and communications your role will be to identify, craft and develop the partnerships that enable MNM UK to create the international coalition required to accelerate action.
We are looking for an experienced candidate with a strong track record in partnership development, income generation and programmatic implementation, ideally with a background in public health. You will lead the account management and business development of our programmes with foundations, institutions and global health companies globally - including day to day management of the organisation’s largest funder. This role works as part of our hugely effective fundraising and partnerships team which additionally focuses on corporate and philanthropic giving.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about building creative and highly effective partnerships that can bring about real change in the world. We have big ambitions for the next 3 years and this is the ideal time to join our team.
Key responsibilities
Income generation
Programme and Partnership Development
Account Management
General Responsibilities
Qualifications, skills and experience
Essential
Desirable
Personal Attributes
This job description and person specification is a statement of requirements at the time of writing and is not contractual or exhaustive. It should not be seen as precluding future changes after appointment to this role and it may be amended over time in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer.
Staff benefits include:
Application by CV and covering letter (2 pages max) detailing how you fulfil the role description and personal specification. Please send by email no later than noon on 24th October 2019.
There will be a two-stage interview process with interviews expected to be held between 1st and 11th November
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About us
Myeloma UK is the only organisation in the UK dealing exclusively with myeloma – the second most common form of blood cancer. It originates in the bone marrow and currently affects around 17,500 people in the UK. Whilst treatable, myeloma is not yet curable.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure. We are dedicated to ensuring that patients get access to the right treatment at the right time, and to improving standards of treatment and care through research, education and awareness raising. We also provide a range of information and support services to patients, family and friends to help deal with a diagnosis of myeloma.
About the role
Myeloma UK is working towards fulfilling its five year Fundraising Strategy and the Philanthropy and Partnership Manager pivotal is pivotal to the achievement of this goal. You will be working within the wider Income Generation Team to manage the charity's dynamic philanthropic fundraising program and leading on the management of high level donor events.
The successful applicant will be maintaining and nurturing existing relationships and driving new business opportunities from foundations and major donor prospects as well as providing donors and supporters with first class stewardship ensuring their long-term support.
As a member of the Income Generation department, you will be responsible for the planning and delivery of the fundraising strategy, operational and departmental plans and will contribute towards the planning and delivery of the business’s operational plans and the development of team members
Myeloma UK’s office in in Edinburgh. Remote working from other parts of the UK could be considered if the post holder is also able to maintain a frequent and meaningful presence at the Edinburgh office. Frequent travel across the UK will be required.
About you
This is a unique opportunity to work for a national UK charity in a senior fundraising role. To be successful you will have significant experience of successful trust and major gift fundraising and soliciting five figure gifts from trusts and individuals.
You will have a proven track record of meeting and exceeding challenging budget targets and experience in managing and leading teams to deliver effective staff performance and personal development.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as well as a high level of attention to detail and expertise in the use of Microsoft Office packages, Raiser’s Edge and web-based technologies.
Interviews will be held on Monday 18 November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help revitalise the philanthropy stream at this well recognised charity by leading on major donor giving.
It’s a hugely exciting time to be joining the Philanthropy team of this health/medical charity, as they look to expand the team with the support and guidance of a relatively new CEO and Director of Finance and an engaged and dynamic SMT and Trustee board.
This is a new role, helping to drive a renewed energy in philanthropic giving by leading on day to day fundraising from individuals who give between £5,000 and £1m, leaving the Head of Philanthropy and Special Events able to step away from BAU to focus on strategic direction.
Already this calendar year, the team has raised £400,000. With a large event just completed, the charity is looking for someone to engage and develop relationships that are in their infancy following this event, as well as manage a portfolio that is strong but needs to be re-engaged.
You will be joining a team of three – Head of Philanthropy, Team Assistant and Events Officer. While there is currently no line management for this role, within six months you could be expected to recruit and manage a junior member of staff as well as help mentor a prospect researcher, so there is huge room for professional growth. The successful candidate will need to be a safe, second pair of hands, allowing the Head of Philanthropy and Special Events to focus on wider strategy and team growth.
A Philanthropy Manager is needed to help build and steer a long term, sustainable philanthropy programme by:
The position would best suit:
To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Sarah Bowie at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.
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Play a key role in contributing to the growth of HNW giving and the exposure of the charity to high value donors.
This national health charity gives support and care, develops technology and treatments, and campaigns for equality. With a turnover of some £40m, they support more than 250,000 people per year and run the world’s largest donor-funded research programme in the area they work.
The prospect researcher will support a major donor team of two, consisting of the Head of Partnership Fundraising and a Major Donor Manager, with the potential of a second manager joining in the future.
This team sits within the wider fundraising and communication department, made up of Trusts and Lottery, Partnerships (major donor, events and corporate), Supporter Experience, Public Fundraising and Marcomms. The overall income target of the department is c.£14m.
The Major Donor’s team’s target currently stands at c.£600,000, but within a couple of years this could increase substantially to seven figures thanks to a sector leading investment fund programme, which has the potential to raise c£40 million.
The Prospect Research Manager will:
The right candidate:
Deadline for applications is asap, with interviews likely to be held 24 and 25 October.
To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Sarah Bowie at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.
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The Alex Ferry Foundation is a unique philanthropic charity established in January 2019. The Foundation was created with an endowment of millions of pounds from the 35 Hour Week Campaign Fund, set up by trades unions in the 1990s to campaign for a shorter working week. Many thousands of individual union members paid an hour’s wage each week into the Fund to support the campaign and this collective spirit drives our actions and our ethos. We aim to improve the lives of workers, former workers and their families in shipbuilding, engineering and related communities across the UK. We will promote the wellbeing of individuals and living well in communities.
The Deputy Director will have a broad set of responsibilities with the key role to develop, commission and oversee the Foundation’s research and policy programme. Build the charity’s reputation and capability; Advocate for the Foundation and its policies; Forge partnerships to bring trade unions and civil society closer; Liaise with the Confederation of Shipbuilding & Engineering Unions (CSEU) and its affiliated trades unions.
The successful candidate will have a background in promoting ‘good work’. Excellent communication skills and teamwork. An ability to multi-task in a rapidly evolving environment. A strong affinity with both the values of philanthropy and the UK labour movement which made the Foundation possible. This is a new post. Based in central London. The post will involve travel within the UK. The post-holder will report to the Director who is also the General Secretary of the CSEU.
Please send a CV accompanied by no more than 3 typed sides of A4 outlining how you meet the job description and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a talented, motivated and experienced major gifts professional to join the team.
The Major Gifts Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of prospect, donor and key influencer relationships. They are responsible for developing and advancing these relationships towards clear philanthropic support. The role reports into the Senior Major Gifts Manager.
The Major Gifts function sits within the Philanthropy and Partnerships division of Fundraising & Marketing. The division is responsible for all high value and relationship fundraising from individuals, trusts and corporate partners.
The team includes prospect research support and enjoys a strong relationship and support from our research and other mission teams to identify and develop compelling cases for support on projects and programmes in support of our mission to beat blood cancer.
We offer a supportive working environment with lots of potential for learning and development. This role will engage extensively with Fundraising and Mission teams, including significant work with our research community around the UK.
Due to the importance of this role, all applications will be reviewed on immediate receipt so we reserve the right to close the role at our discretion should we find a suitable candidate.
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Passionate….motivated……. unstoppable……. that’s just the profile of our diverse range of students, customers and partners, so you will need to more than match these qualities. If you’re passionate about major gift fundraising and are unstoppable in your pursuit of nurturing relationships, then read on……….
An outstanding opportunity currently exists for a major gift fundraising leader to join the University of Salford at an exciting time in our growth and development. The University has ambitious goals to transform the campus over the next 10 years by investing over £300 million in new campus facilities, creating an estate that is not only digitally enabled but also fit for the future. Our masterplan presents an opportunity for an institutional step change in how we approach philanthropy and the role it will play in realising our ambitions for the campus and beyond.
The role of the Strategic Development Manager is regarded as key to supporting our ambitions to shape a growing philanthropic programme in support of the University’s core strategic goals. The ideal candidate for this post will be an experienced and creative major gift fundraising professional and manager who will be able to work closely with the institution’s senior leadership, its staff and students, and with an aptitude for nurturing and building relationships with key stakeholders, as well as having the skills required to uncover and develop new funding opportunities.
The post requires energy, flair, creativity, very strong people and communications skills and a focus on delivering targets and results. Applicants should be educated to Degree level (or equivalent) and have relevant work experience in either Higher Education or charity sector major gift fundraising.
The role reports directly to the Head of Alumni Engagement and Development and is a member of the department’s management team, taking a lead role in the development and implementation of the University’s fundraising strategy.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious organisation that is really going places, to be part of Salford’s story and help to shape our future.
All of us are made of many identities and passions – it makes us who we are, we are proud parents and passionate performers, we’re innovative engineers and network reformers, we’re local, we’re global and all different races, many cultures, many faiths and from many places. We have different genders, we’re proud to be LGBT, we’re younger and older and focus on ability, we’re agile, we’re balanced, we make sure we rest, we’re supported to work the way we’ll do our best. We’re academics, students and colleagues from near and afar, we’re a community of many things – it makes us who we are. #UoSEquality
Please note this vacancy will close at 11:59pm on 23rd October 2019.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location:Amman, Jordan; London, UK; or other European cities where IRC is registered
Reports to: Vice President, International Development
Department: International Development, Global Partnerships and Philanthropy
Salary: Competitive salary
Background/IRC Summary:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
IRC's Global Partnerships and Philanthropy (GPP) department is responsible for the global delivery of the International Rescue Committee’s private sector resources (financially contributing circa USD200m per annum, as well as key partnerships and influence that support our mission), and plays an important strategic role in the creation of IRC’s brand, awareness and support for its advocacy goals.
The IRC's strategy centers on its ambition to continue to improve the scale and effectiveness of IRC programs worldwide with evidence of what works best to impact people’s lives in conflict and fragile settings. GPP comprises colleagues and teams delivering marketing, account management, leadership gifts, board liaison, corporate partnerships, brand stewardship and communications to support this work. These colleagues are primarily located in the USA at present – but IRC plans to significantly expand its global fundraising footprint. Other colleagues within IRC are also deeply engaged with private funding & partners – in particular within Europe, US Resettlement and field programmes – and we need to work in close integrated collaboration to ensure best use of resources and highest impact for IRC.
GPP has begun delivering a new radical and ambitious 2020 Private Sector Engagement strategy that will enhance IRC’s ability to ‘punch above its weight’ in income, partnership and awareness. At the same time – believing that the root of our success lies in a high performance team and culture - we need to build our internal infrastructure, ensure we build a strong global team, a dynamic culture, a forward thinking ethos, and establish 21st century analytics, reporting, operational and business management practices that will help us achieve our ambitious goals.
Job Overview/Summary:
IRC maintains a growing portfolio of Gulf-based partners, primarily in UAE, KSA, Qatar and Kuwait in support of its global programmatic work. To explore a wider range of opportunities, as well as to improve its current partnerships management, the Organization seeks to employee a top-tier professional to lead its engagement with the private-sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
The selected candidate will be tasked with both upholding IRC’s existing portfolio as well as crafting, devising and executing in-country as well as regional strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects with the capacity to give 5 and 6+ figure leadership gifts (corporates, foundations, High-Net-Worth Individuals). The Director will work closely with colleagues in the region as well as globally as well as IRC senior staff and its leadership.
Reporting to the Vice President, International Development, the Director, Foundation MENA, serves a critical role in helping to develop and implement IRC’s Gulf Strategy. S/he will be expected to understand the needs and performance of donors and prospects, communicate and collaborate superbly with colleagues, business partners and supporters, think strategically, make recommendations, offer creative solutions and manage systems to continually grow and improve the IRC’s donor relationships and driving the organization’s strategy in the GCC region for engagement with the private sector.
Major Responsibilities:
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Vice President, International Development;
Position directly supervises: Officer, MENA
Indirect Reporting: N/A
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Collaborate with International Development Team in NY on solicitation and cultivation materials, invitations, and tracking; to develop strategy for leadership donors and on portfolio management. Receive materials from International Program and Regional/Country-office
External: IRC donors and prospects. Collaborate with IRC senior leadership to develop an overarching vision for global HNWI support at the IRC, articulating that vision to key constituencies in order to encourage and develop a cross-functional, multi-location culture of effective and innovative engagement;
Job Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree a plus.
Work Experience:
8 years of progressive non-profit fundraising experience and demonstrated expertise in leadership gifts fundraising.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Language Skills: English-mandatory; Arabic an asset.
Certificates or Licenses: Driver’s License
Working Environment:
Regional travel would be required, with occasional international travel to NY and/or other field locations as needed.
DIRECTOR - TANYA’S DREAM INITIATIVE
A Special Initiative Aimed at Shifting the Way Bulgaria Cares for at Risk Children and Families
Job title: Director
Location: Preferably based in or near Brussels (other locations within Europe will also be considered)
Job status: Full-time position
Travel: Up to 30% travel with frequent visits to Bulgaria
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits
Background:
Tanya’s Dream is an initiative originally created by the Oak Foundation in honour of Tanya Kovacheva, a former Programme Officer for Oak’s children’s programme, who passed away unexpectedly in 2017. The initiative is inspired by her passion to build a Bulgarian society where all children grow up with their families and where the next generation does not understand the meaning of the word “institution”.
Tanya’s Dream is in line with the Government strategy “Vision for deinstitutionalization of children in institutions – 2010-2025”. It is aimed at shifting the focus from institutional care for children to family- and community-based care by 2025. Significant progress has been achieved. Between 2010 and 2017, 97 of the 137 large-scale institutions were closed. This was facilitated by rapidly developing or expanding alternative care, principally through EU funds. Despite these achievements, much work remains to be done.
The special initiative seeks to trigger renewed action and leverage new resources and commitments in a reform already backed by significant funding from the EU and the Bulgarian government. Looking for a strategic position in a wider national effort, the initiative aims to: (1) refocus public commitments on keeping families together first and foremost; (2) focus on catalysing and building a new movement of care-leavers and parent advocates to hold the government and EU accountable; and (3) scale what works to prevent family separation and evaluate promising interventions to keep families together. For more information on the initiative and the Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Programme, please see our website.
In order to carry on this project, a philanthropic fund has been created within the Geneva-based independent public-utility umbrella foundation Swiss Philanthropy Foundation. Consequently, SPF is the legal entity hosting the Tanya’s Dream Initiative Fund, which is time-bound with an expectation to fulfil its mission over the next 7-10 years. The Fund’s governance body is a Steering Committee, compromising of the Director of Oak’s Prevent CSA Programme, Oak’s Administrative Director, the dedicated Oak’s Programme Officer, and a representative of Swiss Philanthropy Foundation.
Job Description:
Swiss Philanthropy Foundation is recruiting a Director to lead Tanya’s Dream Initiative. We are looking for a passionate leader with a strong background and expertise in children’s rights and EU level advocacy (child protection/ supporting families/ alternative care/ reforming child protection systems) to serve as experienced strategist and funder. The Director will work closely with the Fund’s Steering Committee to develop and implement a grant making strategy to achieve the initiative’s vision and will be networking with a range of NGOs and donors working in Bulgaria, at EU level and globally. S/he will be tracking and considering strategies to influence EU funding and policy in the field through grant making, advocacy and learning generation. The Director will set up the initiative, including building and supporting a senior level advisory group – a consultative body composed of independent international and Bulgarian care reform experts to advice the decisions of the Fund’s Steering Committee.
Responsibilities:
We are seeking a senior level, strategic professional who can build and oversee this exciting new initiative.
Strategic responsibilities include (not listed in a specific order):
Key areas of work include:
Strategy development and execution
Organizational set up and management
Grant-making
Partnerships building, advocacy and communication, representation
Supervision:
The Director will report to the Steering Committee of the Fund. For daily operations, he or she will report in particular to the designated person (Programme Officer) within the Steering committee. The Director will legally report to Swiss Philanthropy Foundation who has the authority to take legal commitments for the initiative.
Candidate requirements:
Essential
Desirable
The deadline for applications is Sunday November 3rd, 2019
Lead on all major donor work for this important women's health charity.
This is a maternity cover role, helping to drive a renewed and strategic energy in philanthropic giving by leading on day to day fundraising from individuals who give up to six figures.
There are already a number of high-profile events in the pipeline for next year, thanks to an engaged trustee board, including a flagship, annual HNWI sport event and a large fundraising dinner led by a high profile celebrity.
A number of smaller events are also planned and the successful candidate will lead on these as well as develop a calendar of events. The successful candidate will need to utilise and develop existing and new relationships, ensuring a strategic engagement plan is in place to allow this income stream to grow and mature.
You will be joining a small but impressive fundraising team, who in 2018 raised c£2.2 million and in 2019 look set to raise £1.8 million. Under the stewardship of a new CEO, this is an exciting time to be joining as they look to grow income from the major donor stream, with the support and guidance of an engaged and dynamic SMT and Trustee board.
The fundraising team is made up of corporate, events and individual giving, two trust fundraisers (which has traditionally been the ‘bread and butter’ of the organisation, working with funding bodies such as Garfield Weston) and one major donor fundraiser (this role). In total, the organisation has 13 core staff members.
As Major Donor Manager you will:
The position would best suit:
Applications close on Wednesday 30 October, with the successful candidate beginning the role in early January 2020.
To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Sarah Bowie at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.
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