We are excited to be looking for an exceptional Chief Development and Marketing Officer to lead all aspects of our development and communications function. This covers all private sector fundraising streams, as well as responsibility in communications, public relations, and branding.
We are looking for candidates who are based in the US as this role is a remote role, we can consider globally based applicants with a strong US philanthropy network.
This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks.
About Relief International
Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing.
People living in fragile settings face complex, interconnected and deep-rooted crises that often tear a hole in the social fabric of communities. When this happens, our teams work closely with community leaders; first focusing on critical health needs, and then, as communities recover, focusing on both health and wellbeing programming that helps reweave the social fabric for greater resilience in the future.
Our team of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers work in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that is safe, truly local, conflict sensitive, climate smart, evidence based, and reaches those in need.
Relief International is a 60-year-old international NGO alliance that is the product of mergers and alliances between four organizations. Today, Relief International is comprised of Relief International, Inc., Relief International-France, Relief International-UK and Relief International-Europe, all of which are led by a single senior leadership team.
About the opportunity
You will lead and provide oversight to a committed, energetic and growing development and communications team to build and expand our global donor base across the USA, UK, Europe and Worldwide.
Your leadership and innovative approach will drive new areas of opportunity in fundraising and lead the communications team to significantly increase brand awareness and to deliver outputs that support growth in income.
Your role will be to achieve a $5 million annual target by 2026 by providing:
· Strategic leadership to oversee all fundraising efforts including gifts from individuals, establishing relationships with foundations, and corporate partners, as well as plan and execute a range of successful fundraising events
· Identify, cultivate, and successfully solicit large major gifts to meet established fundraising goals and to support and expand programmatic efforts
· Collaborating with the CEO, Boards and fellow members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Our next Chief Development and Marketing Officer is a…
Brand builder and creative. You will identify and craft Relief International’s brand and offering based on our distinctives in the sector.
Growth-minded. You will see beyond what others think is possible and catalyze a step-change in Relief International’s private income generation and brand recognition.
Team builder and talent developer. You will identify, mentor, and capacity build team members in the Philanthropy and Communications Department and support and drive talent development throughout the organization. The CDMO will manage and hold teams accountable for impact.
Kind contributor to an extraordinary team. You will contribute to the collective problem solving of senior management as it grapples with complex challenges in high-risk settings.
You will bring…
· Progressive senior management and leadership skills at an executive level within a development and communication department
· Demonstrated success working with all elements of fundraising: major donors, foundations/corporates, individual giving, integrated campaigns, digital marketing and donor and prospect database management
· Track record of achievement; strong networking and influencing skills with donors and key stakeholders
· A collaborative mindset with people management skills, including experience building, mentoring, and coaching a team of high performing professionals
· Curiosity to continue pushing innovation, growth, and excellence
· Unsurpassed communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
· Kindness, humility, and compassion
· Desire to create a safe and joyful place to work
Culture and leadership
Relief International is committed to protecting our staff and the communities we work with from abuse and harm including sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment.
All staff are expected to abide by our Code of Conduct. Your role will be to ensure as a leader a culture of upholding and promoting RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
As a senior leader you will demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of systemic diversity and cultural differences.
Any questions related to this role should be directed by e-mail to: Jobs@ri.org
This role will require advanced pre-hire checks and includes criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which include police and qualifications checks.
Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Timeline
Closing Date: 5 February 2024
First Round Interviews w/c 12 Feb 2024.
Final Panel Interviews w/c 16 Feb 2024.
*These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.
How to apply
Follow the link provided hereand click on the “Apply Now” button
Please upload a CV and Cover Letter. The cover letter should be no more than 2 pages long and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
Research shows that women and those from marginalized ethnic groups are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!
This role will require advanced pre-hire checks and includes criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which include police and qualifications checks.
Due to limited resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.