The Merchants of Peace Foundation is on a mission to empower underserved communities worldwide to achieve economic security. We accelerate inventive, business-led action to overcome critical challenges and create resilience, equity and wealth for the long term. Our goal is to improve livelihoods sustainably through market-based approaches that spark life-changing impact enabling everyone to prosper with hope for the future.

Established in 2023 and guided by senior business leaders and founders, the Merchants of Peace Foundation has raised €3.2M in early funding and maintains a unique collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the world’s largest business institution, to build on a legacy of innovation in cross-border commerce for peace and prosperity.

Purpose of role

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Development Lead to join our dynamic team at the Merchants of Peace Foundation. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in expanding our funding base and cultivating meaningful, trust-based relationships with a diverse international community of donors and supporters.

As a key member of our growing organization, you will take on significant responsibilities, directly contributing to the development and execution of a successful fundraising strategy. An early objective for this role will be to drive efforts to secure at least €5M in 2025 with future targets aligned to the success record and increasing capability. This role offers hands-on experience and a unique opportunity to shape and elevate our development operations, advancing the mission and strategic vision.

Primary responsibilities

• Define short- and long-term development strategies in close collaboration with the Managing Director and lead planning, implementation and monitoring efforts to achieve the Foundation’s ambitious growth objectives.
• Research and identify potential funding opportunities with corporates, HNWI and institutional donors aligned with the Foundation’s mission and priorities.
• Collaborate with the Foundation’s Board of Trustees and ICC teams to explore high-value engagement opportunities within their networks to diversify the donor base.
• Execute targeted outreach to potential donors, partners, intermediaries and other stakeholders to build trusted relationships and catalyse major funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues, grantees, and consultants to develop compelling briefings, engagement materials, grant proposals, and presentations.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of prospect and donor engagement, including due diligence, timely grant submissions, follow-up communications and reporting in accordance with requirements and expectations.
• Manage the planning and execution of events tailored to donor engagement and recognition.
• Stay updated on trends in relevant sectors and represent the Foundation at networking events to enhance its visibility and strategic positioning.
• Oversee and track priorities, deadlines, deliverables and donor journeys, developing guidelines and processes to ensure efficient management.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Managing Director and contribute to quarterly reporting efforts to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, highlighting achievements, challenges, opportunities and priorities in fundraising efforts.
• Shape and help build the Development function into a creative, resourceful, and results-oriented team.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field. A fundraising certification or related professional development is considered a plus.
• 8+ years' experience in fundraising, including donor cultivation, direct engagement, grant writing, stewardship, and reporting.
• At least 3 years in a managerial role within a corporate, non-profit or philanthropic environment.
• Proven track record in engaging high-profile audiences and securing 7- to 8-figure contributions in support of global development efforts from HNWI, corporations and/or foundations.
• Well-established professional network and a solid understanding of current trends in global funding markets across private sector audiences.
• Strong analytical, planning, management, and presentation skills, with comfort in interacting with C-level executives and other high-profile stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. A working knowledge of French and other languages would be a plus.
• Self-starter with a creative mindset, adept at translating strategies into actionable priorities and driving results both independently and collaboratively within an entrepreneurial organisation.

Reporting to:                  Managing Director

To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements set out in the job announcement by clicking on the link below.

Please contact Ruth Gardner for any queries you may have.

The deadline for application is Sunday 22^nd September 2024

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