ABOUT ACTION AGAINST HUNGER
"ATTRIBUTE OF THE JOB"
SENIOR FOUNDATIONS OFFICER By collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to create a strong donor network capable of supporting our global mission, innovative programs and emergency response. The senior manager will lead the culture, loyalty and strategic development of our current portfolio of foundations and private partners.
The ideal candidate is an organized and autonomous individual, able to work independently, with 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in writing grant applications, developing fundraising strategies and advanced account management. He/she is someone who can think independently and proactively propose ideas on how to develop a growing portfolio of donors and take our organization to the next level of funders, those able to commit over several years with multi-million dollar contributions. The ideal candidate is someone who has already established himself as a successful fundraiser and is ready to take on an advanced position that can help shape the direction of the organization's fundraising and growth goals. He/she has strong writing, project management and interpersonal skills. They like to tell a story, especially a story capable of touching hearts and minds. This position will report to the General Manager, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships.
Objective: To manage a portfolio of existing institutional partners and create a long-term strategy to engage and cultivate large institutional partners capable of committing over several years with contributions of several million dollars.
Commitment: Collaborates with external stakeholders, mainly representatives and managers of foundations. In addition, some internal communications are necessary with External Relations colleagues, field staff (based in East Africa and Haiti) and the global network (based in Western Europe and India). Some interaction is also necessary with various consultants/contractors.
Delivery: The senior Foundation Manager works within the External Relations department, under the supervision of the General Manager of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships.
THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE
Essential Functions
1. Prospecting and Relationship Development (50%)
- Develop solicitation strategies and plans to establish new relationships with large private institutional partners.
- Carry out research on the financing trends and priorities of large private institutional funders capable of offering financing commitments of several million dollars over several years.
- Write proposals, reports and concept notes.
- Participate in industry groups and coalitions to stay informed about current funding trends and opportunities.
- Lead internal engagement with ACF network counterparts, national program managers and the CEO of Action Against Hunger to implement solicitation strategies.
- Collaborate with the External Relations team, the Leadership Gifts Associate and relevant consultants.
2. Cultivation and Loyalty (30%)
- Create and implement a fundraising development plan for the portfolio with a view to improving account support and deepening relationships with partners through executive meetings, written reports and briefings.
- Maintain and retain a portfolio of private foundation funders.
- Supervise the creation of communication supports for the development and solicitation.
- Write proposals, reports and concept notes.
- Support annual planning and forecasting efforts.
3. Engagement with the Global Network and Regional Offices (15%)
- Maintain good relations with the Regional Office of the Hunger Action Program in Nairobi, Kenya, as well as with the country offices in Haiti, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia.
- Acquire knowledge of Action programs against Hunger as well as current funding needs.
- Serve as a generalist specialist and resource for the External Relations team on topics related to Nutrition, Water and Sanitation, Emergency Response and Food Security by integrating the latest research findings, industry reports and programmatic updates from Action against Hunger.
- Maintain good relations with the counterparts of the global network in France, Spain, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, India and Italy.
- - Represent the U.S. office at related internal and external meetings and events.
4. Portfolio Analysis and Database Management (5%)
- Accurately maintain account management records in the Raisers Edge database.
- In collaboration with the Fundraising Systems team, develop informative reports on private institutional fundraising efforts, progress to date and pipeline development.
None.
Financial Responsibility
None.
Physical Requirements
In the performance of his duties, the employee must sit for long periods of time and concentrate on his work, including typing, and produce large volumes of work accurately, in short deadlines and in stressful situations, against the background of a moderately noisy office with interruptions.
"Working conditions, travel and the environment"
- Job-related obligations require regular attendance at work for at least five days a week. Flexibility to work outside regular office hours or on weekends is required in accordance with the needs of missions, mission security or other responsibilities.
- Travel is essential, including standard national and international travel, as well as travel to missions when deemed appropriate. During field visits, employees can be confronted with demanding environments with high safety risks, rudimentary living conditions, exposure to various weather conditions and potential risks related to infectious diseases.
"Commitment to gender equality and zero tolerance for abuse"
- We promote an inclusive environment that defends the principles of equal access to information for individuals of all genders. Our workplace is designed to ensure that individuals of all genders are evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
- We are committed to fostering a safe, secure and respectful environment for all stakeholders, with special attention to children, beneficiaries and staff members. We are committed to preventing all forms of abuse, including workplace harassment, sexual abuse and exploitation.
- We respect and value individuals, whether they are women, men or children (boys and girls), regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, race, skin color, national origin, age or marital status. We embrace and appreciate diverse cultures.
"DO YOU MEET THE CRITERIA OF THE REQUIRED PROFILE?"
"Profile Required for Examination"
Academic Qualifications :
- - An undergraduate degree is mandatory, and a master's degree is preferable.
Skills and Experience Requirements :
- - Demonstrated fundraising success, including proven experience in obtaining grants in excess of $1 million from large, well-known private institutional foundations.
- - A minimum of 3 to 5 years of fundraising experience in the US market, with a main focus on fundraising with private foundations.
- - Willingness to participate in national and international trips.
- - Knowledge of issues related to international development, such as malnutrition, access to drinking water and sustainable livelihoods, among others.
- - Knowledge of multilateral and US government financing systems is an asset.
- - Familiarity with the Raisers Edge database system is a plus.
- - Fluency in the French language is a desirable asset.
