An experienced fundraising professional who will lead the Federation’s objectives of growing and diversifying Federation resources while shifting current AA funding models to better align with the ambition of advancing a rooted campaigning Federation.
With a long-term vision, the Head will work closely with members to improve and innovate current fundraising operations, open new markets, and funding modalities, and mobilise internal and external investment in fundraising, providing a unique opportunity for growth and learning.
Responsible for developing and implementing a Global Secretariat philanthropy and fundraising partnerships strategy, focusing on major grants that will significantly impact the federation.
The Head will also articulate the work across the high—and mid-value donors and legacies at the Federation level and promote and pilot new funding modalities with members.
The Head of P&P and Inst. Funding will line manage a newly structured team and matrix manage fundraisers assigned at the regional level and within the humanitarian team, fostering a collaborative environment to ensure that the team effectively supports members in achieving their income growth targets with institutional funders.
Who we’re looking for:
- Fundraising and marketing degree or post-degree / MBA, or similar.
- Training or qualifications in development, Feminism, decolonization, antiracism, or campaigning will be an asset
- Proved experience in leading fundraising teams in international organizations.
- Experience managing individual giving operations of more than 20.000 supporters.
- Experience in campaigning-based fundraising.
- Experience in fundraising in a global south market would be an asset.
- Having fundraising experience from or working within major P&P funders would be an asset.
- Experience in new funding trends and modalities will be an asset.
- Experience in leading, managing, motivating, and inspiring high-performing teams, including line managing managers.
You should also have a strong commitment to ActionAid’s values and ethos, including ActionAid’s feminist leadership principles.
What we offer:
ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done, encourage close collaboration and sharing power, and where safeguarding standards and feminist leadership are exemplified everywhere. At ActionAid, you can look forward to a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment, including
- A workplace that embraces feminist principles
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay
For more information on the role and its requirements and to apply please visit our website via the link.
Applications close at 23.59 GMT on Monday, 24 February 2025.
Please check your application and make sure you meet all the essential criteria listed in the person specification. In addition, your application will be stronger if you meet at least some of the desirable criteria. If you do not meet at least all the essential criteria, please do not apply as we only consider candidates if they meet the essential criteria listed on the job description. We will only consider candidates who have the right to work in the specified locations.
Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
ActionAid International will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.
