Director of Fundraising - Voluntary *****FOR LONDON BASED APPLICANTS ONLY*****

International Women’s Initiative (IWI) is an organisation which raises awareness of the threats to the human rights of women across the globe and to promote and assist in the achievement of gender equality. Since 2012, IWI has worked to eradicate and educate on human rights violations against women. We take our values very seriously and believe that we cannot one day have equality without transparency, collaboration, inclusiveness, integrity, or tenacity.

IWI is looking for a Director of Fundraising to join own team in an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The role reports directly to the Executive Director and as such will be a member of the IWI Senior Management team sharing collective responsibility to deliver the organisation's strategy and vision - a future where one day, women all over the world will be the protagonists of their own lives.

The Director of Fundraising will lead a small and dedicated team of fundraisers to provide the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable the organisation to achieve its fundraising targets and organisational development programmes.

They will have substantial fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from statutory sources, foundations, trusts and major donors. Experience in development of an individual donor programme including donor marketing is also an advantage.

Target income to be achieved per annum: £250,000 minimum, including in-kind donations

Key Deliverables: Strategy and planning
    Lead the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve income targets across the range of revenue streams
    In cooperation with the Executive Director, lead the development of any long-term strategy to achieve agreed long term organisational goals
    Identify new potential income streams and produce strategies to access these funds

Key Deliverables: Financial Planning and Budget Management
    Produce cost-effective budgets to achieve action plans
    Develop and maintain income and expenditure tracking and evaluation systems
    Ensure the fundraising team is kept within budget

Key Deliverables: Fundraising
    Manage an effective fundraising team that delivers fundraising income meeting set targets
    Oversee the management of grant and trust income programme, supporting the Executive Director as necessary and ensuring production of effective, high quality proposals and reports
    Develop and lead the new individual giving development plan for 2018 which includes recruitment and development of new donors
    Lead on development of new funding streams
    Develop and maintain effective supporter journeys for the development of relationships and retention

Key Deliverables: Staff Management
    Agreeing objectives and work plans
    Managing workload and performance through regular one-to-one line management discussions
    Plan and implement development programme for team members in all relevant skills
    Undertake annual performance reviews

    Educated to degree level or equivalent
    Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make decisions
    Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to the role purpose and level
 Strong leadership skills

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Time Commitment:  The minimum commitment is an average of 10 hours per week including a weekly one on one meeting with supervisor.

How to Apply:   Please apply through smartrecruiters. You  must   apply with a CV and cover letter that outlines why you think you are suitable for this position (please refer to the requirements for this position). Additionally please stipulate how many hours you are able to contribute to IWI a week. If your application does not fulfil these requirements it will not be considered.

You can send your cv on HR Email address given on our IWI website.