ABOUT STIR EDUCATION
We are an international NGO that supports education systems to reignite intrinsic motivation so that every child, teacher and official is motivated to learn and improve. We believe that education systems today must prepare every child, everywhere, to thrive in an increasingly complex world. Our vision of is a world where teachers love teaching and children love learning. Since 2012, we have reached 550,000 teachers and 12 million children across more than 100 districts in Ethiopia, India, Indonesia and Uganda.
OUR MODEL
We achieve this through a five-year learning partnership with an education system, where we align all levels of the education system (officials, teachers and children) around the goal of increasing intrinsic motivation.
Practically, this means that teachers undergo monthly network meetings with about 20 to 30 local peers. Through these meetings they’re supported to develop their practice in areas ranging from effective questioning to creating warm but orderly classroom routines – all designed to create a more effective relationship between the teacher and child. In doing so they develop a sense of autonomy (the sense they can change things), mastery (sense of getting better as a professionals) and purpose (reconnecting emotionally with their peers and students) – the key drivers of intrinsic motivation.
District officials undergo a training and coaching programme that motivates and supports them to prioritise, run and monitor the teacher networks and a close partnership with the state or national government enables the government to align this intrinsic motivation approach within their priorities, structures and systems.
The approach is run by the government from day one and after about five years of partnering with an education system we hope to have embedded a culture of improvement at all levels for the system to continue to strengthen itself. We typically allocate one member of our own staff per district to train, energise and coach the district officials running the approach, and a small team at the national or state level.
OUR VALUES
How we approach our work is as important as what we do and our core values guide the way:
Humility – We don’t have all the answers upfront.
Ownership –We empower each other with high expectations & support.
Openness –We will listen, learn and improve, and lead through obstacles.
Purpose – We’re united by a shared vision we’ll build & achieve together.
SENIOR MANAGER - DONOR PARTNERSHIPS & COMMUNICATIONS (PART TIME)
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a highly capable and motivated person to help us expand and diversify our global funding revenue including leading on increasing unrestricted funding, corporate partnerships and a High Net Worth Individuals (HNI) programme. This will be a part time (3 days per week) role based in the UK. The role is open as a consultancy or as part-time employment.
STiR Education has benefited largely from bilateral and trusts and foundations such as the UBS Optimus Foundation, USAID, The Maitri Trust, The Mastercard Foundation, The Vitol Foundation and IKEA to name a few. However, it has become imperative to raise unrestricted funding and build a strong HNWI programme to support STIR’s global ambitions in the coming years of reaching 25 million children by 2025. The postholder will play an important role in enabling this transition through:
* Deepening engagement with priority existing foundations
* A more proactive engagement strategy with new donors and foundations
* Diversifying into new income areas such as high net worth donors.
The role will report to STiR Education’s Global Director of Donor Partnerships and Communications. This position is part of a global team which has the responsibility of raising £4 million per annum.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Support the implementation of STIR’s fundraising strategy globally to meet STiR’s annual budget of £ 4 million
* Monitor revenue goals for multiple revenue streams including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and major donor giving
* Lead on delivering highest quality of fundraising materials (including but not limited to grant proposals, RFPs, concept notes, letters of interest) to existing and prospective donors
* Lead market development activities including: liaising with donors and soliciting donations, identifying new potential investors, maintaining accurate donor records, managing events, and representing STiR Education
* Manage a portfolio of relationships with high-level individual and corporate donors
* Each quarter report revenue progress to the CEO and, Director of Partnerships and Strategic Communications
* Support the budget development and forecasting of department expenditure and income
* Represent STIR’s work at fundraising events and in donor cultivation meetings
* Working with team members on conducting research on individuals, corporations, and family foundations with the goal of uncovering new prospects
* Actively contribute to organisational culture and development. Pioneer a culture of fundraising excellence that runs through the entire organisation
* Role model professionalism, ensure integrity and accuracy in your work and take ownership of your own development
* Develop strong, purposeful and collaborative relationships with all in line with STiR's values
* Model ‘Growth Mindset’ at all times - show that improvement is always possible ∙
* Collaborate with all cross functional Leads to support the overall performance of the function and achievement of annual goals
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
* ‘Best in class’ multi-disciplined fundraising knowledge
* Detailed knowledge of global fundraising landscape
* Outstanding communication skills and a sound knowledge of the disciplines of communications and media.
* Strategic, analytical and critical thinking skills
* Personal commitment to excellence and quality
* Values driven role model
* Dynamic self-starter that demonstrates optimism, creativity and initiative
* Intrinsically motivated to learn and grow
* Honesty and integrity
EXPERIENCE AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Demonstrable, strong knowledge of the global philanthropy landscape
* Minimum 8 years’ relevant work experience
* Demonstrated ability to raise funds in the range of at least GBP 500k (If not a non-profit fundraiser, has raised the equivalent or more in the private sector).
* Experience raising six and seven figure gifts.
* Demonstrated ability to work with both expats and local high net worth individuals as well as expertise in corporate partnerships
* Demonstrable experience of working closely with communication professionals
* Demonstrated ability to plan and execute business development activities
* Proven ability to work strategically with senior leadership
* Strong presentation skills
* Positive initiative and mature judgement
* Highly organised and self-motivated
* Able to balance competing priorities, complex situations and tight deadlines
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
* Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
REMUNERATIONS AND BENEFITS
A gross fees of £2482/- per month will be paid for your service (subject to relevant taxes at source) as a consultancy. If the role is hired as employment, additional benefits including pension will be provided.
APPLICATION PROCESS
As well as introducing yourself, your experience and why you are interested in the role your covering letter should also answer the following questions:
1. What do you believe to be the key components of successful unrestricted fundraising? How does your experience demonstrate success in this discipline of fundraising? Maximum 500 words
2. How would you set about building a base of high net worth donors from scratch? Maximum 500 words
The last date to apply for this role is the 8th of March 2024.
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