Senior Philanthropy Officer (West Coast)

• Are you an ambitious fundraiser looking for a new
  opportunity to create impact on a global scale?
• Full-time, permanent role based in LA or San Francisco
  (flexible for the right candidate)
• Closing date: Wednesday 17th of April
  2024

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 make 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 Senior Philanthropy Officer reports to the Campaign &
Philanthropy Manager and is accountable for the successful
implementation of The Foundation’s Major Donor growth strategy in
North America at the $10,000 – $100,000 level. We are seeking a
relationship builder who can meet ambitious goals and objectives,
acquire new donors, connect with them in a meaningful way around
The Foundation’s mission to end avoidable blindness, and advance
our impact globally. This position identifies, engages, cultivates,
solicits, and stewards current and prospective donors in securing
and expanding their financial support of the work of The
Foundation. Responsible for meeting an annual revenue target by
working towards building and growing a robust pipeline of Major
Donors and stewarding an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects
to advance the mission of the organization.  

ABOUT YOU

You will have sophisticated understanding of Major Donor needs,
aspirations, and challenges. You will also have excellent written
and verbal communication skills, including persuasion and
negotiating abilities, effective listening, diplomacy, and tact.
Furthermore, you will have excellent interpersonal skills with the
ability to manage a wide variety of diverse relationships utilizing
a collaborative approach to communication. You will have
innovative, analytical, and strategic minded, with project
management skills. Additionally, you will possess outstanding
presentation skills and strong time management skills, ability to
multi-task and meet deadlines. You will also have high level of
computer literacy and the ability to analyse and interpret data.
Finally, you will have a flexible and adaptable work style, with
the ability to manage competing priorities to a high standard.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Major Donor Strategy Implementation at the $10,000 –
  $100,000 level: Works collaboratively with the Campaign
  & Philanthropy Manager, the New York-based Senior Philanthropy
  Officer, and the Australia-based and international entity
  philanthropy teams to create bespoke solicitation strategies
  aligned with the Major Donor Strategy, matching the objectives of
  the organization and interests of the prospective donors.
• Prospect Pipeline Development &
  Solicitation: Work with the prospect researcher and
  independently identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors at
  the $10,000-$100,000 level. Manage a growing, robust portfolio of
  donors and create and track customized moves management processes.
  Collaborate with the Campaign & Philanthropy Manager, Head of
  North America and Advisory Council members, Vision Circle steering
  committee, and other key stakeholders to ensure appropriate
  engagement of donors.
• Development in a New Market: Network and raise
  awareness of The Foundation in North America as a growing market in
  the eye health sector and adjacent areas. Design and execute
  strategies to strengthen engagement with current stakeholders and
  new prospects while enhancing The Foundation’s brand presence,
  collaborating with the Communications Manager to ensure alignment
  with the FHF US Brand Strategy.
• Relationship Development: Develops ongoing
  relationships with major donors. Accountable for cultivating
  relationships for individual fundraising. Cultivates relationships
  with individual donors personally and meets the donor needs i.e.
  facilitate program visits, connection to programs, regular updates
  and reporting.
• Giving Circle: Work closely with the Campaign
  & Philanthropy Manager to execute the Vision Circle
  programming, engage prospects, solicit Vision Circle gifts, and
  steward donors that strengthens their financial support of our
  programs and genuine engagement in The Foundation.
• Communications: Advanced presentation skills
  and written skills, to assist the wider US team to prepare
  correspondence, briefings, and pitches to support donor cultivation
  and stewardship efforts across the portfolio.
• Global Collaboration:
  Collaborate with colleagues on local and global projects and
  initiatives as appropriate; liaise with colleagues in other
  Foundation fundraising teams to share innovations and best
  practices and, where needed, provide support; and interface with
  program colleagues around the world to meet donor demands and
  organizational fundraising needs.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Minimum seven years nonprofit fundraising experience
  required.
• Proven experience in executing innovative strategies for donor
  acquisition, retention growth and recapture and proven success with
  complex requests is required.
• Strong understanding of the philanthropic landscape in the US
  and on the West Coast and associated trends.
• Demonstrated experience building long term relationships to
  deliver growth against targets.  
• Experience in asking for and closing gifts of five-to-six
  figures or more.
• Experience working with cross-functional, cross-cultural teams
  in a complex global organization highly desired.
• Experience briefing and working with C-suite Executives.

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. If you have any questions regarding the
opportunity, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist
at [email protected] for a
confidential conversation. Kindly note that CVs will not be
considered through this email address.

Applications Close: Wednesday the 17th of April
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 CVs via
agencies for this role.