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    Director of Development - Washington D.C., United States - ForAfrika

    ForAfrika
    ForAfrika Washington D.C., United States

    5 days ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Overview: ForAfrika is the largest African
    humanitarian and development organization working for an Africa
    that thrives. In 2023 alone, we directly reached 4 million people
    across 6 countries.

    Our vision is to enable 20 million Africans to sustainably
    provide for themselves by 2032. In working towards this, we are
    looking for a dynamic, passionate leader to join the organization
    as Director of Development – Philanthropy, Foundations and
    Corporate.

    As the Director of Development, you will hold a strategic
    leadership role at ForAfrika, responsible for orchestrating and
    implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies in alignment with
    the organization's vision and financial goals. Reporting directly
    to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), this position collaborates
    closely with the Director of Development – Faith-based and the
    Director of Development – Grants and Institutional Foundations.

    Your core objective will be to drive forward organizational
    initiatives, elevate our presence, and establish a strong brand
    identity within the philanthropic, foundations, and corporate
    sectors.


    Responsibilities:

    1. Execute Group Philanthropy fundraising
      strategy

    2. Together with the CDO, develop the organization's philanthropy
      fundraising strategy, and convert this into actionable work
      plans.
    3. Drive the execution of the strategy across the group with an
      initial focus on North America and the United Kingdom.

    4. Steward strategic Philanthropy
      relationships

    5. Identify and cultivate relationships with potential high net
      worth donors, trusts, foundations and corporates, creating a robust
      network and pipeline for sustainable funding.
    6. Work closely with Group CEO and CDO to incubate and convert
      strategic relationships within the philanthropy sector.
    7. Strengthen relationships with affiliate offices outside of
      North America and UK to strengthen their ability to generate
      funding within the philanthropy sector.
    8. Ensure effective donor management, including donor stewardship,
      accurate and timely reporting, with a focus on donor growth and
      long-term funding commitments.

    9. Deliver on revenue targets

    10. Develop specific targets for each quarter across our focus
      geographies, and secure funding in line with set targets.
    11. Monitor and analyze fundraising performance, regularly
      assessing the effectiveness of the strategy, and making data-driven
      adjustments to maximize revenue generation, while ensuring
      alignment with the organization's long-term financial objectives
      and growth.

    12. Build FA brand within targeted philanthropy
      markets

    13. Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to position
      ForAfrika with targeted prospects and strengthen the organization's
      brand within the wider philanthropy sector.
    14. Leverage fundraising campaigns and program activities to tell
      compelling stories and showcase the impact of the organization's
      work.
    15. Represent the organization in relevant philanthropy spaces and
      forums, as a thought leader and partner of choice.

    16. Budget Management and Administration

    17. Develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring efficient
      use of resources.
    18. Report on fundraising performance against budget goals (at
      departmental, organizational and board levels).
    19. Establish and maintain the systems and tools to: I) support
      evidence-based donor outreach, and II) manage and track donor
      cultivation efforts.

    20. Collaboration and Communication

    21. Collaborate with other departments to ensure alignment of
      fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.
    22. Communicate the impact of donor contributions to inspire
      ongoing support within the faith-based community.
    23. Maintain an excellent knowledge of industry fundraising trends,
      sharing insights with relevant team members to inform decision
      making.

    24. LMA - Leadership + Management =
      Accountability

    25. Establish and maintain a collaborative and results-driven work
      environment.
    26. Empower and mentor team members, promoting a culture of
      accountability by providing clear expectations, and setting
      performance standards in line with our core values (Deep Love for
      Africa, Dependability, Compassion, Initiative, and
      Discipline).

      Experience, Skills, and Technical
      Knowledge:
    27. A minimum of 10 years' experience in philanthropy roles at
      senior levels.
    28. Success in conceptualising and executing fundraising
      strategies
    29. Proven track record in developing, networking, and cultivating
      philanthropic relationships at high giving levels.
    30. In-depth understanding of the philanthropy and funding sectors,
      coupled with a working knowledge of key social issues affecting
      Africa.
    31. Demonstrated experience in delivering high-level stewardship of
      donors, including effective retention strategies.
    32. Successful history of collaborating with senior
      stakeholders.
    33. Strategic thinker capable of envisioning and executing
      long-term fundraising goals.
    34. Results-oriented individual with a drive to achieve fundraising
      targets.
    35. Commitment to and understanding of ForAfrika's values and
      mission.
    36. Desirable: experience working in at least two of ForAfrika's
      eight focus countries (Angola, Central African Republic, Ethiopia,
      Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, Uganda).
    37. Desirable: proven, substantive knowledge in at least two of
      ForAfrika's six focal areas (emergencies, food, water, health,
      education, economy).

      Educational Background and Skills:
    38. MSc/MA in Marketing, Development Studies, International
      Relations, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a relevant
      field (preferred but not mandatory).
    39. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
      skills, with the ability to engage and negotiate effectively with
      diverse stakeholders.
    40. Knowledge of program development and design, resource
      acquisition, major donors, and donor relations.
    41. Experience working with fundraising databases; Salesforce
      experience is advantageous.

      Personal Attributes:
    42. Exceptional interpersonal, influencing, and
      relationship-building skills.
    43. Outstanding communication abilities.
    44. Strong planning and organizational skills with a meticulous
      follow-through.
    45. Diplomatic, analytical, trustworthy, and characterized by the
      highest personal and professional integrity.
    46. Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic and changing
      environment.
    47. Entrepreneurial, problem-solving mindset.

      A 'doer' - who can juggle the differing demands of the role
      daily (strategic, external, and operational).

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