International Fundraising Manager

Role Summary

ProVeg International is a global organisation made up of 12 national non-profit teams, each of which is responsible for local fundraising, supported by an international fundraising team focused on major opportunities, international, and core funding.

You will need to be a self-starter and an excellent project manager in order to deliver a mix of direct major donor fundraising wins, support to senior management with their donor relationships and empowering country fundraisers to meet their targets. You are a major donor fundraising specialist, who builds internal and external relationships, identifies opportunities while providing strategy, best practice and encouragement to create a culture of impactful fundraising.

Job Details

Reports to: Philanthropy Director

Department: INT Operations

Responsible for: Supporter Engagement & Administrative Coordinator

Location: Working from home (ideally UK, NL, PL, CZ or US)

Hours: 32-40 h per week

Salary: Depending on experience and location, e.g. in the UK between £38,000-£43,000 (based on 1FTE)

Responsibilities

International income generation

• In conjunction with the Philanthropy Director and Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the design, development, and implementation of a 3-year international resource mobilisation and cultivation strategy, and annual and quarterly objectives and key results (OKRs).

• Research and prepare proposals (together with the Grant writer) for international major donors, trusts and foundations, and where relevant, corporate opportunities, and coordinate international and joint fundraising campaigns.

• Acquire and build relationships with potential major donors and foundations in the US, UK, and beyond; support the Founding President and Senior Leadership Team with existing donor relationships.

• Identify suitable projects within the organisation’s plan in order to build cases for support and satisfy donor wish lists.

• Develop pitch packages and stories for different audiences, in particular donors motivated by reasons other than animal protection.

• Together with the events coordinator, organise fundraising events, including private events for major donors as well as public events for donors of all levels.

Country-specific and infrastructure support

• Chair the international fundraising calls, support ProVeg country directors and national fundraising teams with strategy development, practical advice, expertise and processes.

• Identify and develop processes and systems to support the growth of major donor and trust and foundation income.

• Help build the global fundraising infrastructure, including but not limited to:

  • Guidelines/policies

  • Giving platforms

  • Compliance

  • Strengthening CRM use and internal coordination

  • SOPs

  • Project impact evaluation with the Monitoring Evaluation & Learning team

  • Finance tracking with the Finance Manager

• Any other administrative or comparable support that may be required

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of experience of senior fundraising at an NGO, preferably international.

• A track record of identifying and securing significant, and/or multi-year, five-figure+ funds from donors, foundations and/or corporates.

• Ability to turn numbers, outcomes and goals into a compelling story.

• Evidence of successful proposal writing, from start to finish, as well as experience with writing concise reports.

• Excellent project management and organisational skills, including documentation of work, with the ability to lead and work collaboratively.

• Expertise in the development of strategies and proposals.

• Significant experience in researching and developing strong stakeholder relationships.

• Experience with organising or contributing to inspiring, creative, and persuasive events for major donors.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective listening, objection handling, and negotiation skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including confident demeanour and experience in engaging with a diverse range of high-net-worth individuals.

• Willingness to travel internationally (on rare occasions).

• Passion for and commitment to ProVeg's mission.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and understanding of the global plant-based food sector.

• Knowledge and understanding of effective altruism.

• Formal membership of a professional fundraising body.

• Adherence to a plant-based diet.

Benefits of working with us

• A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.

• Provision of a work laptop.

• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.

• Career-development support.

• Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.

• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.

• And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!

When?

Application deadline: Open until filled

Start date: As soon as possible

Further information

Our Application Procedure

Your application should include a cover letter addressing your motivation and how you meet the person specification criteria and a CV. Please submit your application in English using our online form, and tell us how you found this job ad. (https://proveg.com/jobs/) Thank you!