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New York, United States (On-site)
$219,336 - $242,424 per year
Full-time
Permanent

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

About the position

This is an exciting and demanding role for an outstanding individual as the Freedom Fund seeks to deliver on its ambitious new strategic plan. Reporting to the CEO and working as part of the Freedom Fund’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the successful candidate will play a lead role in ensuring the organisation meets its strategic fundraising target by 2030. As a collaborative fund, fundraising and building long-term strategic partnerships is central to the mission of the Freedom Fund. The post holder will represent the Freedom Fund globally and lead the Freedom Fund’s engagement with private and government donors.  They will also engage with anti-slavery organisations, corporates, policymakers and other relevant actors.

The Managing Director, External Relations will lead high performing Strategic Partnerships and Communications teams across the London and New York offices to advance the Freedom Fund’s global fundraising strategy, targeting governments, foundations, multilaterals, ultra-high net worth individuals, corporates and academic institutions internationally. The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating and stewarding high value relationships across sectors and geographies, and of leading a professional fundraising, grant management, events and communications operation. 

The Managing Director, External Relations will be a global influencer and thought leader, championing and shaping agendas surrounding modern day slavery, and in particular the importance of working closely with frontline partners and survivor leaders. The Managing Director will be expected to speak and publish widely, champion and share best practices, and pursue innovative opportunities and connections for the CEO, and other key spokespeople. 

Responsibilities 

Fundraising and Communications

• Build on the Freedom Fund’s strong fundraising performance to date, take the lead on achieving the organisation’s new strategic fundraising target by 2030 as well as working with the SLT.

• Collaborate across the organisation to ensure development strategy and tactics are aligned with organisational priorities and funding needs.

• Ensure that comprehensive donor mapping and engagement strategies are in place across all sectors (ultra-high net worth individuals, trusts and foundations, governments, etc) and geographies, working together with the Head of Strategic Partnerships.

• Support and 'deploy' the CEO and other colleagues to engage with and ensure coherent messaging with donors on all levels and across all areas of interaction.

• Maintain an overview of the entire funding pipeline for all donors, including cultivation, proposals/bids, fund and grant management and donor servicing/reporting and compliance.

• Review financial and organisational management processes and policies - in close collaboration with the other SLT members - with a view to ensuring their compatibility with donor requirements, proposing reforms as needed.

• Develop and deliver future fundraising strategies in collaboration with the Head of Strategic Partnerships and with input from the wider Strategic Partnerships team.

• To champion and oversee the Freedom Fund’s communications, working together with the Head of Communications.

External Engagement and Events

• As an ambassador for the organisation, represent the Freedom Fund to key current and prospective donors; other external audiences and partners and in key forums as required. This includes both formal and informal presentations such as making speeches and attending conferences and other meetings as necessary. 

• Actively engage with and build relationships with donors, corporations, governments and other relevant high-level actors.

• Ensure that the Freedom Fund participates in relevant conferences, convenings, meetings and other discussions relevant to our mission and our fundraising objectives.

• Build and maintain relationships with anti-slavery organisations, private and government donors, corporates, policymakers and other relevant actors. 

• Share and leverage evidence, engage directly with key stakeholders, cultivate and leverage champions, publish across influential platforms.

• Help shape global agendas surrounding modern day slavery, and in particular the importance of working closely with frontline partners and survivor leaders. 

Strategic Leadership, Governance and Operational Management

• Work with SLT colleagues to develop and deliver on strategic plans for the organisation.

• Engage with the Freedom Fund’s Board members including through Board and Board sub-committee meetings.

• Develop and deliver on operational plans and participate in the organisational budgeting process.

• Report on fundraising and communications progress at quarterly Board meetings.

• Lead three direct reports, Head of Communications (oversees a team of 3), Head of Strategic Partnerships (oversees a team of 7) and Operations Manager.

• Collaborate with the CEO to ensure their external engagement efforts support the greater development and partnerships strategy.

• Ensure there is a close and effective working relationship with all other Freedom Fund departments.

• Oversee and run the New York office, supported by the Executive Assistant to the Managing Director, External Relations. 

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Proven ability to win multi-million £ / $ fundraising commitments from governments, foundations, corporates and high net worth individuals.

• Enthusiasm for the Freedom Fund’s mission to raise significant funding for its anti-slavery work. 

• Ability to clearly and powerfully articulate and communicate the organisation’s mission and work.

• Senior NGO, government or corporate management experience.

• At least 10 years senior level fundraising experience - with significant anti-slavery, human rights or international development experience highly desirable.

• Business-oriented with a market-based, metrics-driven approach to funding and organisational management.

• Ability to lead a high performing team and manage organisational change. 

• Entitled to work in the UK without work permit sponsorship from the Freedom Fund.

Desirable

• Advanced degree.

• Experience in the anti-slavery sector

Personal attributes

Essential

• Strong relationship management and networking skills.

• Strong commitment to the Freedom Fund’s vision, mission, values and goals, with a passion for human rights issues.

• Impactful storyteller and communicator across various mediums.

• Commitment to excellence and a relentless pursuit of results with an exceptional work ethic, strong organisational skills and a can-do attitude.

• Strong critical thinking skills, ability to problem solve and resourcefulness.

• Entrepreneurial and driven individual with exceptional attention to detail.

• Willingness to work as part of a team in a cooperative and supportive way.

• Ability to build partnerships with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Comfortable planning and delivering multiple activities under pressure to strict deadlines and high levels of precision.

• Willingness and ability to travel (estimated up to 20% of time)

Compensation

• $219,336 - $242,424

• 5% employer sponsored 401k contribution (non-matched). 

• 25 days holiday per year, plus public holidays

• Generous health benefits package with full coverage of monthly premiums for medical, dental and vision. Additional cover is provided for spouses and dependants.

• Support for relocation to New York from within the United States will be considered for the right candidate

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The Freedom Fund View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 6 - 10
Posted on: 27 November 2024
Closing date: 10 December 2024 at 15:49
Tags: Human Rights,Modern Slavery / Human Trafficking,Partnerships,Governance / Management

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