Global Resource Mobilisation Lead

Donor Cultivation, Strategy, and Solicitation:  

• Strategic Partnership: Lead the planning and execution of JRS’s global strategic fundraising initiatives for unrestricted and programme-designated giving; overseeing the creation and management of associated budgets 

• Donor Prospecting: Research and qualify prospective donors in selected markets in line with the JRS global investment and fundraising strategy 

• Donor Portfolio Management & Building: Maintain a strategic portfolio of philanthropic donors at a senior level. Provide strategic oversight and guidance on acquisition, retention, and reactivation strategies across all philanthropic donor categories. 

• Communications & Digital Marketing: Ensure that JRS's communications assets - including digital campaigns, donor-facing materials, content production, case studies, and social media - are coherent, compelling, and aligned with fundraising objectives; overseeing the work of the communications personnel within the team accordingly, and coordinate with the broader JRS communications function to ensure consistency of narrative and brand. 

• Cultivation Materials: Oversee the preparation of briefing materials, proposals, presentations, and other dissemination materials needed to support successful cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. 

• Donor Reporting & Stewardship: Ensure periodic progress and final reports are submitted to fulfil donor compliance expectations, and provide strategic direction over stewardship and engagement activities, delegating operational execution to relevant team members. 

Leadership:  

The following responsibilities are exercised jointly with the other GRM Co-Lead:  

• Lead the GRM function, ensuring effective coordination across all income streams, donor categories, and operational areas. 

• Develop the Global Resource Mobilisation Strategy and plan the work of the Resource Mobilisation team accordingly. 

• Budget preparation, monitoring and follow-up for the Global Resource Mobilisation Team 

• Line management of Global Resource Mobilisation Team members, ensuring coherent leadership, team well-being, and clear accountability across the function.  

• Participate in the Virtual Global Office Leadership Team as a member of the management team, with shared accountability to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). 

Within the co-leadership, this role carries primary accountability for: 

• Private philanthropic fundraising strategy, including individual giving, major donor cultivation, corporate and private foundation relationships, and philanthropic market development across target markets. 

• Guiding the setting of income goals and acquisition strategies across private donor categories and markets. 

Qualifications and competencies 

• University Degree in a relevant field; 

• At least 8 years of related relevant professional experience in fundraising and donor relations;  

• Demonstrated strong experience with philanthropic donor management and securing five and six figure gifts. Specific experience with corporates is an asset; 

• Experience developing and operationalising philanthropy strategies across multiple donor categories and geographic markets; 

• Knowledge of the humanitarian funding landscape, including the role of private philanthropy alongside institutional donors, is a strong asset 

• Demonstrated experience in managing teams; 

• Proven experience in project and budget management. 

• Experience in Building Capacity in their area of expertise. 

• Familiarity with communications and digital marketing as tools for donor acquisition and engagement 

• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and any experience with development software, Salesforce, Active Campaign, Asana, a plus; 

• Excellent editing, and verbal communications skills, including the ability to produce and edit high-quality donor-facing materials; 

• Strong organisational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities; 

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, and the ability to work in a multi-cultural, international, and intense work environment; 

• Fluent in English; French or Spanish a plus; 

• Experience and / or knowledge of faith-based organisations is a plus. 

Core values and ethics 

• Commitment to JRS’s mission, vision and values; ability to convey with enthusiasm JRS’s role in accompanying and serving forcibly. displaced people and to advocate for their right to protection and a life in dignity. 

• High integrity, honesty and confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with people, situations and information. 

• Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as a core value. 

Travel 

• The position may require travel to JRS locations. 

Terms and Conditions  

Please note that this position is only open to candidates who possess EU citizenship or other legal authorisation to work in the European Union. 

Contract: Fixed-term contract of 12 months with potential extension/ permanent contract. Italian CCNL of AGIDAE istituti socio sanitari, assistensiali,educativi.  

Gross Annual Salary: min 55.000 € - max € 75.000 €  (depending on experience of the selected candidate). 

Starting date: as soon as possible..

Location: Hybrid, Rome office and from home.

How to apply 

All applicants are requested to submit the following documents no later than 25.06.2026:  

1. A cover letter describing the candidate’s desire and motivation to work for JRS and how her/his qualifications and experience are a good fit for this position 

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English, including two (2) professional references with contact information, phone and email address. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Thank you for your interest in joining JRS!

JRS International Office is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We believe that diversity enriches our organization and strengthens our ability to serve refugees worldwide. We actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in the humanitarian sector, to apply. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where all staff members feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our mission of accompanying and serving refugees with compassion and solidarity.