Could you assist the Head of Fundraising in developing and implementing a comprehensive multi-year funding strategy that encompasses diverse income streams for an international health NGO?
What difference will you make?
As a fundraising and grant writing volunteer, your help and expertise will enable us to adapt and thrive, to explore new possibilities, activities, and ways of working. Our mission is to lead and coordinate strategic efforts that promote equity in health, improve health outcomes, and enhance the quality of life for people and animals in Africa and the Diaspora. Your fundraising activities will help us thrive and make our long-term growth sustainable at a critical time. You will help us reach out to the various volunteering communities to spread the word. Your networking and social media contacts will help amplify the work already being done by an excellent team of volunteers. We require a marketing and social media expert, and your input will shape how we present ourselves to our service users, stakeholders, funders and the public. With your help, we will be able to continue detailing our services and activities, as well as how they benefit our users.
What are we looking for?
Essential Skills, knowledge, and behaviours Degree in any subject that supports writing skills, analytical and research. A postgraduate degree would be a bonus. At least three years of experience with a proven track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies at a senior level. Proven track record of meeting or exceeding income targets across multiple income streams. Experience managing multiple income streams, including statutory income, individual, corporate, and grant fundraising Strong leadership and people management skills with experience developing high-performing teams Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders Financial acumen, including budgeting, reporting, and performance analysis Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including bid writing and donor presentations Strategic thinker with a proactive, innovative, and resilient approach Knowledge of fundraising regulation, GDPR, and best practice in supporter stewardship
What will you be doing?
Role Overview The Head of Fundraising (unpaid Volunteer) assists the Director of Fundraising in developing and implementing a comprehensive multi-year funding strategy that encompasses diverse income streams. Duties and Responsibilities Strategy and Leadership Assists the Director of Fundraising to Develop and drive a multi-year fundraising strategy to support the organisation's growth ambitions. Create and maintain the fundraising pipeline, keeping it up to date in the CRM in collaboration with other Volunteers and staff members. Lead on fortnightly Business Development meetings to keep everyone aligned and updated. Lead on the development of new income streams, including government procurement opportunities and individual donations. Work closely with the Board of Directors to establish and leverage networks and opportunities. Trusts and foundations Work closely with the Director of Trusts and Foundations to steward relationships and lead on applications for six-figure-plus, multi-year grants, contracts, and donations to trusts and foundations, as well as development aid agencies and UN agencies. Corporate and Partnerships Collaborate with the Director of Corporate and Partnerships to write and submit proposals and applications for corporate sponsorship, EU funding and multi-country project partners. Work closely with the Partnership Director to build and steward partnerships. Statutory funding Assists the Director of Statutory Funding to ensure systems are up to date on the potential avenues for statutory funding, are administratively prepared for tendering processes and bids. Identify and achieve activities to become the UK statutory local authority's preferred provider for services and adhere to framework agreements. Individual Giving and Legacy funding Work with the Director of Individual Giving and Legacy to develop individual giving and legacy giving income streams. Line Management duties Line managing a small team of Volunteer Grants Managers and Writers.