United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Executive Director of GOAL UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 31 Jan 2014
General Description of the Role
GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to the alleviation of suffering amongst the poorest of the poor in several countries across the developing world. GOAL works towards ensuring that the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental needs and rights of life such as food, water, shelter, medical attention and primary education. Since its inception in 1977, GOAL has spent millions on the delivery of aid to the poor and has responded to almost every major natural and man-made disaster and catastrophe.
The GOAL UK office is an important element of GOAL's efforts to raise funds and build on relationships with the UK government. GOAL UK has been registered as GOAL International, a non-profit organization, and is currently expanding its office with the aim of increasing money raised across public and corporate donations as well as trusts and foundations.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Director of GOAL UK. The successful candidate will oversee the activities of the London office, develop a strategic plan and create a structured multi-platform fundraising model. The UK office currently runs a number of events each year which generate funds and develops relationships with current and potential donors. It also provides support to GOAL Ireland (Head Office) in targeting institutional donors, Corporates, Trusts and Foundations.
GOAL UK is moving into a new phase of development and is looking to build its proposition to the corporate audience and its focus on Trusts and Foundations. In particular, we are looking to build on community fundraising activities, regular giving, direct marketing and corporate partnership models.
Main responsibilities include:
• To be the head of GOAL UK. The Executive Director will oversee all activities of the GOAL UK office and ensure that these activities are coordinated with GOAL Ireland;
• Provide leadership and direction in creating relationships with donors which have the capacity to evolve into national partnerships;
• Work closely with the Board of Directors and any Advisory Board committees to expand and develop strategies, open new potential donor contacts and work on fundraising events. Produce bi-annual analysis and progress reports for the Board of Directors;
• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan which generates new funding commitments from corporate, individual and foundation donors in the UK;
• Strengthen relationships and create opportunities for longer-term funding streams (with new and existing donors);
• Work with the GOAL team to develop new fundraising events as necessary and develop web based strategies for each fundraising event and monitor progress;
• Ensure that the GOAL UK Gala events continue to run successfully;
• Develop post event strategies for on-going development and engagement of relationships with key supporters;
• Oversee the development of a media and marketing plan for GOAL UK in consultation with the social media representative in Dublin. This should include direct mail, electronic giving, and social media aspects of all project undertaken;
• Oversees the creation and maintenance of comprehensive community mailing lists and donor databases for GOAL UK. Ensure that all significant contacts with current or potential donors are documented to share with GOAL Ireland and GOAL UK.
• Work with head office on production, development and submission of concept papers, letters of inquiry (LOI’s), project proposals (both narrative and financial) to send to all applicable donors, trusts, and foundations.
• Ensure that PR and fundraising materials conform to GOAL’s standard guidelines and ensure that activities are completed in a pre-planned manner.
Desired skills and experience:
• Demonstrable experience in representing an organization at senior level with partners, private sector corporations, foundations and all other potential donors.
• Minimum of 8 years working experience in development across all platforms including but not specific to; foundations, event management, direct mail, major gifts, corporate sponsorship, and high net-worth individuals.
• A proven track record in the development of fundraising strategies appropriate for a small to medium-sized organization.
• The ability to prioritize, multi-task and work well under pressure in a small but busy office.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex international development issues whilst making a compelling case that encourages people to take action and generate further support.
• Self-starter with a high degree of self-reliance.
• Willingness to attend events and meetings outside of regular office hours.
Title: Executive Director of GOAL UKLocation: LondonReporting to: GOAL UK Board & GOAL Ireland CEO Contract length: 12 months (with view to extension)
How to apply:
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