Requisition ID: req51396

Job Title: Head of Fundraising, Movement Against Malnutrition

Sector: External Relations

Employment Category: Fixed term, one year contract

Employment Type: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Compensation: GBP 90,000.00 - 99,000.00 Annually

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: UK (Remote)

Work Arrangement: Open to Remote

Job Description

BACKGROUND
Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. 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. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.

The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.

IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing.

In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.

The Purpose of the Role

As the IRC continues to expand its global scope, influence, and programming at a time where crises are becoming more protracted, the need for flexible funding from private donors and philanthropists is greater than ever. We have seen this take shape through the development of the External Relations department, increased fundraising targets, and newly ambitious programs developed to shift the humanitarian aid sector, such as the Movement Against Malnutrition. This role will serve as a lead fundraising campaign primarily for our Movement Against Malnutrition campaign and our Biz Case 2.0 campaign. The position reports to the Vice President, Philanthropy with management in partnership with the Executive Director, Movement Against Malnutrition. The position works collaboratively with and is accountable to all high-value teams (including Global Corporate Partnerships, Global Foundations and Trusts, and GPPS) in support of our campaign goals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Movement Against Malnutrition (90%)

·Develop capital campaign strategy, budget, and framework for Movement Against Malnutrition

·Track financial progress to goals

·Develop campaign materials for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

·Support Executive Director, Malnutrition campaign and Movement Against Malnutrition leadership team working within Fundraising function

·Collaborate across HV teams to lead and support on individual donor engagement strategies

·Outline and manage campaign budget

·Conduct feasibility study of high capacity and high affinity donors

·Recruit and engage campaign co-chairs

·Build prospective donor gift pyramid

·Outline timeline of gift solicitations, both in the “quiet” and public phases of campaign

·Create case for support, including pitch sheets, appeal letters, and proposals

·Produce public campaign launch plan

·Create stewardship and donor recognition plan

Deliverables expected after one year’s work:

·Seed and core funding to be raised for Movement Against Malnutrition

·Campaign strategy and plan for subsequent Movement Against Malnutrition fundraising

Business Case 2.0 (10%)

·Support Business Case 2.0 leadership team with fundraising strategy and execution

·Collaborate across HV teams to lead and support on donor engagement strategies

Deliverables expected after one year’s work:

·Core funding to be raised for Business Case 2.0

PERSON SPECIFICATION

·Progressive non-profit fundraising experience and demonstrated expertise in ultra-high-net-worth individual fundraising.

·Previous experience with fundraising campaigns with goals at the 8 or 9 figure level

Preferred Experience & Skills:

·Proven track record of securing 7 and 8+ figure gifts;

·Knowledge of U.S. and international philanthropic landscape and trends

·Excellent oral and written communication skills;

·Ability to interpret a broad vision and translate it into actionable steps to drive projects forward;

·A high level of energy, self-confidence, initiative, and follow-through;

·Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as take initiative independently;

·Demonstrated database management skills;

·Excellent organizational and time management skills;

·Ability to multi-task in response to shifting priorities and commitment to respect and maintain confidentiality of donor information

You must have the right to work in the UK. This is for only internal applicants within the IRC. 

The application deadline for this role is 23rd of April 2024.

IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure diversity inour  workforceregardless  ofgender,  race,  religious  beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK. 

IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the online recruitment process, please contact the IRC UK HR team at applications@rescue-uk.org