Head of Global Fundraising CARE International

Position title: Head of Global Fundraising, CARE International

Supervisor: Secretary General, CARE International Secretariat

Location: Preferably Geneva, but negotiable (homebased or based in the office of a CARE member)

Desired Start Timing: January 2012 or earlier

Salary and Benefits: Internationally competitive

Closing Date: 7 November 2011

Purpose

The years to come will be an exciting time of growth and expansion throughout CARE globally, as members are eager to work more closely together to strengthen the engagement of the private sector in contributing to defending dignity and fighting global poverty.

A key role, Head of Global Fundraising, has therefore been created, based on the recognition of opportunities for CARE members to better coordinate private fundraising and undertake fundraising initiatives jointly. This position aims to lift the level of CARE’s private fundraising globally through effective engagement with all CI members.

About CARE International

CARE (www.care-international.org) is a leading relief and development non-governmental organization fighting global poverty. Non-political and non-sectarian, we operate each year in more than 87 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, reaching almost 82 million people in poor communities.

CARE helps tackle underlying causes of poverty so that people can become self-sufficient. CARE is often one of the first to deliver emergency aid to survivors of natural disasters and war and, once the immediate crisis is over, we help people rebuild their lives. While CARE is a large international organisation with 12,000 employees worldwide, we have a strong local presence: 97% of our staff are nationals of the countries where our programmes are run.

Position Summary

Reporting to the CARE International Secretary General, and coordinating directly with the fundraising heads in each of the 14 members of CARE, the Head of Global Fundraising does not have direct line management responsibilities, nor initially a significant budget. Rather s/he leads the development of a CI-owned global fundraising strategy and convenes, enables and coordinates fundraising efforts across CI ensuring cross fertilization of knowledge and best practice and promoting synergies across the membership. S/he leads the CI Fundraising and Branding Subcommittee which reports to the Executive Committee. Some direct fundraising may be undertaken in new markets. The focus is primarily on private fundraising, with some involvement with institutional corporate fundraising. The position requires strategic thinking, political acumen and a proven ability to learn and navigate complex systems. This is a new position with great potential for it to evolve and grow.

Specifically, the position leads and coordinates CI-wide efforts to:

1. Develop CARE wide fundraising strategies

• Leads the development and execution of the CARE Global Fundraising strategy in coordination with the CI member fundraising heads
• Connects business plans and identifier of best practices
• Facilitates decisions to make any possible joint investments based on analysis of market opportunities

2. Ensure effective networking within CARE and within the broader private fundraising sector

· Maintain an overview of market knowledge and trend intelligence in the private fundraising sector

• Be the central repository of knowledge and learning on private fundraising in CARE including fundraising case studies, best practices, tools, approaches, contacts and software
• Looks outside to what other NGOs are doing, CI’s relative market share and legislative/regulatory trends

• Serve as key point of contact with global charity observer agendas/agencies

3. Lead coordination of strengthened fundraising efforts across CI

• Facilitate stronger fundraising globally through coordination with senior fundraising colleagues
• Collects and share data using an agreed upon Scorecard with common metrics using a key indicator/dashboard approach (linked to overall membership standards)
• Inform the CI Board on comparative fundraising performance
• Work closely with communications colleagues to ensure consistency in branding and messaging across CI
• Ensure that appropriate links are maintained with groups of colleagues within CARE including program, advocacy, communications and corporate engagement
• Facilitate global fundraising campaigns, products and strategic partnerships

4. Directly support selected fundraising efforts

• The position will primarily optimize fundraising opportunities and efforts across the membership through coordination, networking and advice to members and depending upon the directions outlined by the strategy, may secondarily engage new markets based on an assessment of opportunities.
• Support strategic donor engagement in Switzerland

The position is estimated to require 20% international travel, though this may be higher in the first year.

Key Contacts:

Internal:

a. CI member fundraising directors

b. National Directors

c. Key country office program staff

d. The CI Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General, Humanitarian Director, Head of CI Global Advocacy and other members of CI Secretariat senior staff

External:

a. Peers in other development organizations

Candidate Profile

Education/Experience:

The position requires:

· A Bachelors degree or other relevant education

· At least ten years of experience in senior-level fundraising, with a strong track record of success and innovation in private fundraising

· Very good knowledge of international non-profit fundraising international experience a definite asset (at least 3 years)

· Proven expertise in multi-channel, multi-audience fundraising, strategic planning, project management and implementation and financial management

· Ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas as well as transfer knowledge and skills

· A sophisticated understanding of the funding environment and how this may impact on

CARE’s mission and vision

· Experience working with senior-level stakeholders including Board members, executives, etc

· Ability to build consensus across levels and functions

· Excellent spoken and written English, with additional languages an asset

· Knowledge of IT and New Media for communications and fundraising an asset

· Proven record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling environment.

Required Competencies:

· Demonstrated success in managing complexity and superior analytical and conceptual skills

· Political acumen

· Effectiveness in working with virtual teams

· Strong negotiation and facilitation skills

· Commitment to gender equity and diversity

· Demonstrated strategic thinking

· Leading with vision and values

· Superior communication and interpersonal skills

How to Apply

To apply for the post, please send a letter of application stating the skills and approach that you would bring to the post, your suitability for this role, as well as your self assessment against the requirements and competencies along with your CV/resume (no photos) in English in strict confidence BY EMAIL ONLY to Emily Bracken at Daryl Upsall Consulting International at jobs@darylupsall.com. Applications sent by other means will not be considered.

Please ensure that they are sent as Word documents with the titles “your name cover letter” and

“your name CV”. Please put “CARE International – Head, Global Fundraising” in the email subject line and state how you came across about the job announcement.

Deadline for applications: November 7, 2011, 6pm Central European Time