Campaign & Philanthropy Manager (Director Level Equivalent)

• Are you an entrepreneurial fundraiser looking for a new
  opportunity to create impact on a global scale? Join The Foundation
  and make an impact the world can see!
• Full-time, permanent role with flexible location (LA,
  San Francisco or New York preferred)

 

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organisation
working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to
carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every
person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they
live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation
that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for
excellence, we are well known for making change
happen.  

 

The Foundation is head quartered in Australia and has grown to
work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia,
Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as
Australia. Over the past 30 years we have restored site or
prevented blindness and vision impairment for over 150 million
people world-wide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan
that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world
in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired.

 

To find out more about our work, please visit our
website https://www.hollows.org

 

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Fred Hollows Foundation is an award-winning International
NGO working to end avoidable blindness in 25 countries around the
world. The Foundation actively fundraises across five regions:
Australia, Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East with
in-country teams delivering localized fundraising strategies in
support of our global ambitions.

Today 1.1 billion people around the world are needlessly blind.
If we do nothing, the next 30 years will see vision loss nearly
double. To address this, The Fred Hollows Foundation is embarking
on an ambitious and sector-leading global fundraising Campaign,
unlocking significant new resources to make a truly catalytic
change in the battle against avoidable blindness around the world.
The USA, as a center of wealth and leadership in strategic
philanthropy, is an integral region for fundraising for the
Campaign.

The Fred Hollows Foundation USA seeks an accomplished,
entrepreneurial, and highly effective senior major donor
fundraising professional to lead the growth of its major giving
program in the United States, focusing on leadership giving at the
7+ figure level.

ABOUT YOU

You will be an experienced fundraiser with a strong
understanding of the philanthropic landscape in the US. You will be
a leader, who is excited by the opportunity to build out an
ambitious major donor strategy, employing your innovative,
analytical and strategic mind to do so. Finally, you will have the
ability to lead through times of change and be flexible in the face
of changing priorities.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advance the current major donor strategy in the U.S. and
  elevate its design and development at the transformational gift
  level to deliver significant philanthropic growth that accelerates
  the impact of the Foundation’s programs globally.
• Develop and execute donor-centric programs and activities to
  identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at the $1,000,000
  level or higher. This includes personal cultivation of
  relationships with individual donors, creating customized
  solicitation strategies, and matching the objectives of the
  organization and interests of the prospective donors.
• Work with the Head of Global Comprehensive Campaign to develop
  and localize the Campaign case for support and fundraising
  methodology to maximize philanthropic support from North America.
  Work with Board members and other key philanthropy team members to
  identify, cultivate, solicit and steward leadership gifts to the
  Campaign and facilitate peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Build on the U.S. brand strategy and network to raise awareness
  of The Foundation in North America, including designing and
  executing strategies to strengthen engagement with current
  stakeholders and new prospects while enhancing The Foundation’s
  brand presence.
• Lead and coach a team of two major donor fundraisers to build
  the major donor program and achieve revenue growth, including
  support for team members’ professional development and promoting
  staff retention.
• Collaborate with colleagues on local and global projects and
  initiatives, including liaising with colleagues in other FHF
  markets to share innovations and best practices and, where needed,
  provide support. Interface with program colleagues around the world
  to meet donor needs and organizational fundraising needs.

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Minimum ten years’ experience as a senior major donor
  fundraiser and development team manager required with significant
  philanthropic growth achieved.
• Evidence of successfully developing and implementing strategies
  to grow a major donor program, increase donor retention and
  recapture.
• Proven track record soliciting and closing 7+ figure gifts and
  proven success with complex programmatic requests required.
• Experience supporting C-suite and Board leaders in fundraising
  solicitation and successful closing of 7+ figure gifts.
• Demonstrated experience building long-term relationships to
  deliver growth against targets.
• Experience in managing and tracking high volumes of prospects
  and donors.
• Experience managing people and working with cross-functional,
  cross-cultural teams.
• Budget management experience within a not-for-profit
  environment or other relevant environment.

 

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to
create an environment where you will feel supported and
empowered.  Whether your focus is on continuous learning,
professional development or finding an environment which enables
you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we
have a range of programs in place to support you.

To find out more
about our benefits click here

 

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly via the “Apply” Button, please include a
CV and Cover Letter. Should you have any questions regarding the
opportunity please reach out to Hanna Hadaya, Global Talent
Acquisition Manager at hhadaya@hollows.org a confidential
conversation. Kindly note that CVs will not be considered
through this email address.

 

Applications Close: Friday the 29th of March
2024

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the
rights of children and community partners in all areas where we
work.  Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the
right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to
ensure we maintain and promote a child safe
environment. 

Please note: We will not be accepting CV’s via
agencies for this role.