Global Fundraising Director Norway

An exciting opportunity to head up the Global Fundraising Director role for a leading international NGO working. 

Join Our Team as the Global Fundraising Director at NRC!

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for making a significant impact? The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is seeking an innovative Global Fundraising Director to lead and expand our portfolio of individual donors around the world, whose generosity enables us to provide lifesaving assistance in conflicts across 40 countries.

About the Role:

As the Global Fundraising Director, you will be at the helm of NRC’s mission to increase unearmarked funding, the gold standard that empowers us to undertake crucial activities often overlooked by institutional donors. You will be responsible for driving the strategic growth of our individual fundraising capacity in existing markets and leading our expansion into new ones. This is a truly global role requiring leadership that can drive results in multiple cultures, compliance regimes, embracing traditional and new ways of fundraising.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall Leadership: Provide leadership and line management of relevant staff within the Global Fundraising section.
• Strategic Leadership: Lead and execute the global fundraising strategy to recruit new regular donors and secure single donations from private individuals.
• Market Expansion: Identify and develop opportunities in new fundraising markets to diversify and strengthen NRC’s funding streams.
• High ROI Initiatives: Drive initiatives that offer higher and faster returns on investment, ensuring greater resilience and sustainability for NRC’s income.
• Team Development: Build and mentor a high-performing global fundraising team to achieve ambitious targets.
• Budget Management: Accountable for the section’s budget and delivery of income.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and maintain NRC’s multi-year global strategy for the section’s focus area.
• Financial Forecasting: Forecast and report on the section’s income, costs, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Project Management: Oversee project management and business development for the section’s portfolio.
• Action Plans: Develop, manage, and report on strategy and action plans in alignment with the department’s and NRC’s strategic direction.
• Collaboration and Culture: Foster effective teams and strengthen cross-sectional collaboration and culture within the section, the department, and across NRC stakeholders.

 Please download thedetailed job description  to learn more about the position.   

What you will bring 

• Experience of fundraising in a non-profit or of marketing and sales in a commercial enterprise. 
• An ability to think in terms of scalable business models that work across multiple countries.
• An analytical mindset that makes investments based on data.
• Financial literacy
• Ability to maintain a diverse portfolio of income streams and partnerships.
• Comfortable leading by influence
• Good communicator
• Good manager of staff
• Willingness to bring ethical and compliant approach to everything we do.
• Experience of working in a non-profit desirable, but not essential.
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 What we offer   

• Duty station: Oslo, Norway or any NRC office in Europe.
• Contract: Permanent 
• Travel: 10% 
• Salary/benefits: Grade 12 on NRC’s Head Office salary scale or any NRC office in Europe where the successful candidate is located
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.   
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. 
• You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.   

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

 Important information about the application process 

“To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace” 

When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.   

Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.   

Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.   

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.   

If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.   

Why Join Us?

Transformational Impact: Your leadership will directly support NRC’s ability to provide essential aid and services that change lives.

Innovative Leadership: Be at the forefront of a forward-thinking team that values creativity and strategic thinking.

Global Influence: Lead fundraising efforts on a global scale, interacting with diverse markets and cultures.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for fundraising and a drive to make a global difference, we want to hear from you!

 Why NRC?    

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.   

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