Head - Fund Raising - NGO

Brief:

FUNDRAISING:

- Develop and deliver a comprehensive and coherent fundraising strategy for the organisation.

- Set and achieve realistic time-limited fundraising targets, agreed in consultation with key staff and the Board of Trustees.

- Create a sustainable and diverse fundraising portfolio, with funding streams including individuals, major gifts, corporates, community, events, trusts/foundations and other grant-makers, with appropriate priorities.

COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA:

- Develop standardised fundraising and publicity materials for awareness and fundraising.

- Take overall responsibility for the Foundation website and related social media.

- Create a regular quarterly newsletter to share with supporters, partners and funders.

- Continually seek new and appropriate contacts and partnerships with relevant individuals or organisations.

- Support advocacy work with key in-country partners, government ministries, funders and international agencies.

- Develop media contacts and publicise the work of the charity at the national and international level.

- Uphold and promote the ethos and philosophy of the charity

STRATEGIC AND GOVERNANCE:

- Play a crucial role in shaping the future direction and growth of the charity, through input into board meetings and the organisational strategic plan

- Take ownership of organisational growth and funding, reporting to the Board of Trustees on progress against fundraising targets at quarterly meetings.

FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND REPORTING:

- Lead communication with key donors and funders with the aim of cultivating, growing and sustaining long-term funding and collaboration.

- Ensure reporting to funders is accurate, transparent and timely.

- Liaise with the Director of Operations to ensure the organisation's cashflow and financial sustainability through careful budgeting, realistic fundraising targets and coordinating timely access to funds from supporters.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates for this role would be expected to possess the following experience and qualifications:

- A strong track record of securing funding for charitable or NGO activities from a variety of funding streams

- A strong portfolio of communication and awareness-raising materials

- Excellent personal contacts and connections with potential major donors and supporters

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

In all aspects of this role the following personal qualities are essential:

- Excellent planning, time management and organisational abilities.

- Highly motivated and able to work independently to agreed goals and targets and take ownership of the overall fundraising programme of the organization.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work effectively as part of a small close-knit team.

- Sensitivity to differences in culture and nationality with the ability to work closely with colleagues from across the world and country with a range of professional backgrounds

- Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances and needs of the role, including flexibility in working hours to ensure coordination with key colleagues in different locations and time zones.

- Able to work under pressure, meeting key project and reporting deadlines.

- Willingness to travel to remote locations in the North East