ABOUT US

The WHO Foundation (WHOF), launched in May 2020 and headquartered in Geneva, was created as an independent Swiss foundation affiliated with but independent of WHO. Its mission is to mobilize greater private capital and partnership to advance the mission of the World Health Organization (WHO), enabling catalytic impact on the people whose lives rely on WHO’s work and facilitating innovation to maximize the impact of the resources we invest.

WHO plays a singular role in leading the global health ecosystem, acting as a first-responder to health crises — including the current conflict in Ukraine and on behalf of the 15+ million people in urgent need of aid in Horn of Africa; producing technical guidelines and tools to prevent and treat disease; and acting as a country-level convener with an unparalleled level of trust. The crises of the 21st century, including COVID-19, have made clear both the inequity of access to effective and affordable healthcare and the indispensable role of WHO. Yet WHO lacks sufficient resources to fulfill its mandate. And, beyond funding, its vision cannot be achieved by the public sector alone.

WHOF was therefore created as an independent Swiss foundation affiliated with but independent of WHO to marshal new resources from philanthropists, foundations, businesses, and individuals to support its mission: promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable, while protecting the neutrality and independence of WHO as the world’s leading health authority. WHOF is a nexus for unique opportunities in global health, facilitating game-changing opportunities between the private sector and WHO. Our focus is on mobilizing grant income, shared value partnerships, and investment to power WHO’s work.

PURPOSE

The Head of Philanthropy- USA, West Coast is part of the Development Department at the WHO Foundation. The development Department is the resource mobilization arm of the Foundation and is led by the Chief Development Officer (CDO). Beyond the CDO Office, the department is composed of three teams; Philanthropy (focusing on family foundations, high-net-worth individuals and philanthropists), Partnerships (focusing on corporate engagement) and Campaigns (focusing on the broader public/individual giving).

The role of the Head of Philanthropy – USA, West Coast is to oversee the development and implementation of the organization’s fundraising strategy with high-net-worth-individuals and philanthropic organizations primarily on the West Coast of the United States. This includes sourcing, cultivating, and soliciting major donors and collaborating with the Partnership, Campaign and Communication teams to advance the Foundation’s fundraising and awareness raising efforts in that market. The Head of Philanthropy – USA, West Coast will ensure steady progress is made towards generating income from major donors, including foundations, individuals and other philanthropic organizations (e.g. funds).

REPORTS TO
The Head of Philanthropy- West Coast, USA will report to the director of Philanthropy. The position will be remote, working in close coordination with the WHO Foundation teams based in Geneva and around the world.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Prospect Identification, Cultivation and Solicitation

  • Identify, cultivate and solicit large gifts from major donors, including HNWI, family offices, DAFs, family foundations and, in coordination with the partnerships team, corporate foundations

  • Work with US board members and advisory councils to identify prospects from their networks and develop appropriate cultivation strategies to secure high level gifts.

  • Raise a target amount every year from the US market.

Relationship Management and Stewardship

  • Onboard major donors, plan, implement, manage, and coordinate the stewardship activities of the WHO Foundation’s major donors.

  • Ensure appropriate and timely follow-up of donors following the receipt of pledges and gifts through a professional stewardship programme.

Strategy Development and Execution

  • Deliver against--and update as necessary--the existing fundraising strategy for the US market according to West Coast donor needs

  • Support the development of foundational documents, donor proposals and appropriate supporting documents to guide the US philanthropic strategy.

  • Identify best practices and lessons learned directly linked to fundraising activities and contributing to early monitoring and evaluation efforts.

Reporting

  • Establish and maintain regular donor reporting cadence in partnership with the S&I and Donor Communications Manager

  • Manage the planning and reporting process, track project funding progress, and provide analysis on deviations to plan implementation and financial performance.

  • Develop, in collaboration with the Donor Communications Manager, high quality financial and narrative reports, ensuring consistency, accuracy, clarity and timely submission in compliance with WHO Foundation policies and procedures as well as donor contractual requirements.

  • Oversee compliance with WHO Foundation and donor requirements and compliance with the gifts acceptance policy, on the uses of funds, including budget monitoring, amendment requests and timely flagging of problems.

Internal Coordination and Management

  • Oversee the gifts management process for portfolio of donors through the US set of fiduciary partners.

  • Manage consultants and subcontractors where relevant.

  • Participate in staff meetings and provide written updates on progress where requested.

  • Ensure timely entry of donor activities and opportunities in the Salesforce database.

PROFILE

  • A minimum of 8 to 10 years of professional experience in fundraising, prospecting and cultivating donor relationships.

  • Strong experience in building long-term relationships with high-net-worth-individuals, and securing seven-figure donations .

  • Superb interpersonal skills and experience at making direct contact with individual donors and pitching inspiring proposals.

  • Strong written, verbal, and digital communication skills, including representing the organization at events and in-front of donors.

  • Organization skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working to a deadline, or in a fast-paced environment.

  • Professional demeanour and strong work ethic.

  • Self-motivation with the capability to work independently.

  • Entrepreneurial growth mind-set.

  • Innovative and strategic thinker.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Rewarding work in a dynamic and innovative non-profit environment with appealing growth and learning opportunities

  • A collaborative workplace within a truly global team

  • An agile, fast-moving and flexible environment

  • Potential to leverage a multinational name and organization in the form of WHO

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Type of contract: Permanent 
  • Location: Remote
  • Working rate: 100%
  • Estimated start date: ASAP
  • Application deadline: 30.04.2023
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