Head, WWF Global Development Centre

Head, WWF Global Development Centre

 

Job title:                      Head, WWF Global Development Centre       

 

Reports to:                   Chair of the Fundraising Group of Communications and Marketing    Committee, namely the WWF International Director of Development

 

Manages:                     Membership Specialist, Major Gifts Specialist, Knowledge and Information Coordinator

 

Location:                     Any relevant WWF office around the world

 

Salary:                         Dependent on location and experience and comparable with similar global positions

 

About WWF

WWF was formed on 29 April 1961, when a small group of passionate and committed individuals signed a declaration that laid the foundations for what has grown into the world's largest independent conservation organization. More than 50 years on, the black and white panda logo is a well-known household symbol in many countries. Over this time, WWF's focus has evolved from localized efforts in favour of single species and individual habitats to an ambitious strategy to preserve biodiversity and achieve sustainable development across the globe. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature.

Background to the Global Development Centre

WWF’s approach to international fundraising mirrors the structure of the WWF network, with fundraising strategies set and led by each office. The Fundraising Group of CMC, chaired by the WWF International Director of Development, supports strategic fundraising efforts across the network and manages the Global Development Centre.

The Centre currently consists of four full time staff who support fundraisers in WWF offices around the world to develop and implement growth strategies. They do this by providing practical advice and training, by building fundraising capacity in major gifts, membership/regular giving and legacies, and by facilitating information and knowledge sharing. The Centre is accountable to the Fundraising Group of CMC and works closely with regional growth teams and fundraisers across the network.

 Job Purpose:

We are seeking to recruit a Head of WWF’s Global Development Centre. This role will provide strategic and practical fundraising support to key countries and offices across the WWF Network. The Global Development Centre focuses particularly on individual fundraising growth (small sum and major donors), with four full time staff supporting WWF offices around the world to develop and implement growth strategies. The Centre works closely with regional and technical fundraisers across the network.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader and manager, with the confidence and authority to lead a virtual and diverse team. Practical and persuasive, this person will need to influence people at the highest levels across the WWF network. They will also be able to work autonomously, managing different stakeholders and demanding priorities. They will have a proven track record of delivering impressive growth, ideally in an international non-profit organisation.

Main responsibilities:• Lead and manage a team of three people to deliver outstanding fundraising support in the specialist areas of regular giving/membership, major gifts and legacies
• Develop and implement a strategy and annual workplan to achieve agreed objectives, with guidance from the Fundraising Group of WWF’s Communications and Marketing Committee
• Advise on strategic markets of focus and investments, according to internal priorities and external trends
• Devise and deliver regular training and capacity building programmes as part of annual and regular conference/skillshares organized in conjunction with the Fundraising Group
• Lead projects such as new market entry evaluations and advise on market entry plans
• In conjunction with the Fundraising group, develop compelling proposals for funding for the CEOs of WWF offices and negotiate long term funding for the Global Development Centre
• Produce regular reports on impacts achieved in specific markets and fundraising income streams for the Fundraising Group who are responsible for reporting to the Communications and Marketing Committee
• Manage the Global Development Centre budget, including repayment schedules and expenditure

What you need:• At least 10 years in a senior fundraising position of which at least 5 years in a global non-profit or similar organisation or network, including managing a team and a significant budget and income targets
• Proven expertise and track record of success in at least one area of focus (membership/regular giving or major gifts/philanthropy), with significant knowledge of the other areas
• Evidence and track record of consistently achieving ambitious fundraising targets
• Understanding of fundraising trends globally and in specific markets and regions
• Ability to work in a complex, diverse and decentralized organisation
• Excellent people management skills and experience leading diverse, global and virtual teams
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical, numerical and budgetary skills
• Ability to influence and persuade internal and external stakeholders
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

For more information about WWF, please visit www.panda.org.

To apply:

To apply please send in Word document format and in English a letter of application stating the skills and approach that you would bring to the post and your CV/resume in English (NO photos) and your expectation of the remuneration by email to Emily Bracken at emilyrecruit@darylupsall.com

Please let us know where you found out about the post. Please ensure that they are sent as Word documents with the titles “your name cover letter” and “your name CV” Please put "Head, WWF Global Development Centre” in the email subject line.

The deadline for application: Monday 7^th October, 2013 - 18.00 CEST

Telephone interviews will take place in the week beginning 14^th October, 2013

In person interviews will most likely take place in Europe in the week beginning 21^st October, 2013