Head of Fundraising

Force of Nature understands that working with people from a diversity of lived experiences,
cultures and backgrounds is essential in addressing our climate crisis. Therefore, we
encourage applicants who represent communities from disadvantaged socio-economic
backgrounds and/or global majority groups (Black, Asian, Brown,
dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and or have been racialised as ‘ethnic
minorities’).

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Head of Fundraising

Force of Nature is recruiting a Head of Fundraising.

We need a strategic leader who is coolheaded under pressure to be the person
both creating and executing on our fundraising plan. As the Head of
Fundraising for Force of Nature, you will spearhead our fundraising efforts, leveraging
a robust existing platform to develop and implement an ambitious fundraising strategy
that cultivates strong relationships with diverse donors. You will guide the
team through a period of exceptional growth, focusing particularly on high-value partnerships
with philanthropists, corporate entities, and trusts/grants.

Are you:

• The life and soul of a room?
• An experienced fundraiser?
• An ambitious self-starter?

Location: London, UK (or closeby)
Salary: £30,619 (GBP per annum)
Hours: 30 per week (Force of Nature operates a 4 day work week with no
loss of pay) 
Contract: Permanent, Full time

Responsibilities

Strategy development

• Lead on the development of a new 2 million GBP, fundraising strategy spanning the next 3
  years with focus on unrestricted, multi-year funding.
• Develop a strategy which helps Force of Nature to utilise giving circles and donor
  collaboratives
• Contribute to conversations and decisions with the broader leadership team about all parts
  of the organisation

Delivery and execution

• Create a comprehensive delivery plan, including fundraising calendar, communications plan,
  KPIs, and reporting schedule. Lead on the execution of your delivery plan
• Develop and implement fundraising campaigns, creating compelling appeals and promotional
  materials for individual, corporate, and grant-making donations. Monitor campaign progress,
  track donations, and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
• Secure and manage partnerships up to £300,000 GBP in value, delivering planned partnership
  activities, events, communication, and reporting. Cultivate and maintain relationships with
  existing donors and sponsors for recurring revenue Secure new strategic partnerships with
  potential donors and sponsors Prepare and deliver prospecting materials, such as pitches, to
  secure new partnerships.
• Organise outreach activities to raise awareness about Force of Nature’s mission.
• Represent Force of Nature at networking events, conferences, and meetings to expand our
  donor base

We’re looking for these skills…

• A people person and have the ability to communicate with a diversity of people
• Very comfortable public speaking and networking
• Independent worker who thrives off having autonomy
• Strong leadership and decision making
• Excellent project and time management skills
• Commitment to ethical fundraising practices
• Ability to prioritize effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Demonstrated empathy, tact, and credibility in interactions.
• Passion for addressing our climate and ecological crisis

What about experience?

Traditional qualifications are not necessary for this role but experience is a must. We’re not
looking for an expert in all areas, but someone willing and motivated to learn; who is invested
in the long-term success of Force of Nature as a mission-driven organisation.

You must have the following experience:

• Proven success in diverse fundraising, with experience in at least 2 of corporate, trusts
  & foundations, philanthropy, and individual giving.
• Prior experience in managing the sales cycle, developing proposals, delivering pitches and
  securing significant 6 figure grants from diverse areas
• Success in growing income by creating and maintaining strong relationships with partners
• Substantial corporate fundraising experience, including account management of various-sized
  companies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including brand understanding.

Desirable:

• Experience working in or setting up giving circles
• Experience utilizing CRM systems for fundraising and engagement.

If you’re unsure if you should apply or unsure if you meet the role description, reach
out! We’d love to hear from you and talk you through it.

Why Force of Nature?

As a start-up, we work at a pretty efficient pace. That being said, the environmental sector
has an issue with burn-out and we’re actively trying to challenge that (it’s a process!).
Although we work remotely, we love to get together a few times a year for in-person working;
strategising, delivering and socialising, so we’re looking for someone on board with that.

We think we’re pretty great, but hear it from the team first hand… 

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• 4-day working week
• Autonomy & decision-making capacity
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home or our London/ Manchester work spaces
• Strong team culture
• Opportunities for training & progression
• Employee wellness programmes

Regenerative:

We’re creating the conditions for a regenerative culture to emerge; built on fairness,
reciprocity, and connectedness to all life.

Visionary:

We are serious about change; driven, determined and hard-working while playful and imaginative.

Reciprocity:

We build relationships that are reciprocal and work from a place of trust, modelled through
transparency and integrity.