International Fundraising Manager (Remote) - United Kingdom Remote, Poland Remote, USA Remote, Netherlands Remote, Czechia Remote

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.

The role of the International Fundraising Manager is to work closely with the Philanthropy Director, Grant Writing Manager and Supporter Engagement & Administrative Coordinator to take income generation to the next level across the organisation, with the goal of at least doubling our global income from around 15 to 30 million dollars in the next three years.

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! 

The recruitment process includes: 
1.    Online test + Online interview with People and Culture
2.    Online trial task
3.    Senior Management interview
4.    Final decision Apply