Summary
Description
Job title: Director of Fundraising Care For Life
Location: From home/ some travel may be asked
Terms: 20 hours/week
About us: Care For Life is a humanitarian organization focused on the poorest of the poor. Our mission is to alleviate suffering, promote self-reliance, and instill hope. We have a proven method of the Family Preservation Program (FPP) that has raised over 40 villages throughout Mozambique out of extreme poverty. We are now taking FPP global and sharing it with the world! www.careforlife.org
About the role: The director of fundraising oversees all fundraising activities: foundation partnerships, individuals, and grassroots fundraising efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies and goals in conjunction with senior leadership.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and community organizations to secure gifts, sponsorships, and grants.
- Work with the communications team to create fundraising materials and campaigns that communicate our mission and values to target audiences.
- Manage and oversee all fundraising events, ensuring effective planning and implementation.
- Provide regular fundraising reports to senior leadership and board of directors, and make recommendations for adjustments to the fundraising plan as necessary.
- Stay up to date with best practices in non-profit fundraising, including emerging trends, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Prepare fundraising budget and target each year
- Create sub-committees as needed, including job descriptions and recruitment and training of volunteers
- Attend monthly Operations Meeting to give update on fundraising efforts
Candidate requirements:
- Networking skills
- Experience in NGO fundraising
- Knowledge of FPP and Care For Life (will train after hire)
- Self-motivated
To apply:
Send resume to: jenb@careforlife.org or (507) 269-8568
