Director of Fundraising & Communications At World Action Fund

World Action Fund (WAF) is an indigenous non-profit and non-partisan development organization operating in Uganda. Established in 2014 to engage in long term development works in order to alleviate suffering by building secure nexus to address the root causes of poverty for better sustainable life in protecting communities, wildlife and environment

Job Location: Remote nd Uganda

Salary: When funds are available (currently Volunteer status). Option of some home working.

Reports to: Executive Director and is a part of the Fundraising and Investment Sub- Committee of the Board of Trustees

Department: Fundraising & Communications

Responsible for: Communications, Events, crowd funding, Marketing & Fundraising Officer and Partnerships

Purpose of Job:

The Director of Fundraising and Communications will be responsible for developing and implementing the Fundraising Strategy for World Action Fund in overseas (including the associated Communications Strategy). Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Fundraising and Communications will be responsible for achieving the organisation’s fundraising goals and communicating with supporters, stakeholders and partners in Uganda and overseas. This includes the continuing development of existing and fledgling key relationships and contacts within World Action Fund operation locations and international networks, with a particular emphasis on corporate fundraising and the management of the Fundraising & Communications team at the organisation’s office in Uganda and global network of fundraising volunteers.

KEY FUNDRAISING AREAS

Fundraising

• Develop the World Action Fund’s fundraising strategy. Working with the Senior Management Team to set, implement and monitor income and expenditure and budget for the financial year.
• Manage a major donor programme and work to recruit to support the work of the charity.
• Manage a corporate fundraising strategy and work to continue the development of key corporate relationships and corporate support for the work of WAF
• Engage the support of the WAF Fundraising and Investment Committee of trustees to involve the committee members in supporting fundraising and in the initiation and development of key fundraising relationships.
• Lead fundraising and income generation for key projects including specific fundraising appeals and the development of effective and appropriate fundraising products.
• Implement and oversee Legacy Marketing and lead on the generation and management of legacy pledgers.
• Work with the WAF to develop effective and appropriate funding strategies and content and to ensure full Uganda cost recovery is built into all funding proposals and products.
• Assist the Director of Programmes to work with fundraising volunteers to developing income generation plans and setting goals for in country fundraising.
• Manage and develop WAF membership and regular donor strategy, including opportunities to mobilise members for income generation.
• Support and line manage the Partnerships and Funding Manager to Research, develop and manage relationships with potential funders, write proposals and funding applications to trusts, foundations, institutional donors and businesses, and ensure that funders’ requirements are met (including the management of reporting to donors).
• Support and line manage the Communications, Marketing & Fundraising Officer in the development of fundraising challenge events to ensure that these are delivering against targets and in supporting volunteers to fundraise for WAF.

Communications

• Develop and monitor the WAF communications strategy including the development of effective and appropriate key messages about the work of WAF and to generate support.
• Plan, agree and implement the marketing and communications plan across all areas ofWAF activity, adhering to budgets and deadlines.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes of the communications plan and its return on investment, developing this in response to changing circumstances.
• Be responsible for developing and leading with the Executive Director, the organisations’ public relations,communications and media work, working with the Communications, Marketing & Fundraising Officer to deliver this.
• Act as an advocate and spokesperson for WAF at presentations, events and meetings. Make presentations about the organisation and its activities at conferences, seminars etc.
• With the Executive Director, act as a spokesperson with the media. Develop and manage a media emergency response strategy including the production of pre-prepared media statements and briefings to all staff, trustees and volunteers as appropriate.
• Support and line manage the Communications, Marketing & Fundraising Officer in raising the profile of WAF a range of media outlets including managing social media channels, website management, management of Google analytics and AdWords, email marketing and others.
• Manage the Fundraising & Communications Team and work closely with members of the Senior Management Team***
• Act as the senior manager for the Fundraising and Communications team and sit on the WAF senior management team and the Fundraising and Investment Sub- Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with WAF policies and applicable laws.
• Provide support to the Executive Director, deputising when necessary.
• Contribute to meetings with the Board of Director as requested and prepare Board reports for monitoring

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

• Members of the Fundraising & Communications Team
• Executive and members of the Senior
• Management Team
• Fundraising & Investment Sub-Committee
• Board Members **

External:

• Key individual, corporate and foundation supporters
• Media contacts
• External agencies
• World Action Fund’s partners

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Person Specification and qualification

This person specification sets out the essential experience and abilities needed by the successful candidate for this post. Please bear these points in mind when completing your application, as these requirements will be considered at both the shortlisting and interviewing stages.

Minimum of Bachelor degree in any related field, and Masters an extra added advantage

Knowledge and experience

• Strategic fundraising experience at a senior level (ideally gained in an International Development
• Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)) with the ability to think ahead, set clear direction and formulate realistic strategic objectives
• Experience of data analysis, IT and research to support fundraising growth
• A strong understanding of strategic communications, marketing and how to raise an organisation’s profile and impact
• Extensive experience of business development and demonstrable success in growing income through a diverse range of fundraising activities (ideally including experience of Corporate and/or
• Major Donor Fund-raising), personally securing gifts.
• Experience of managing and developing a team to achieve excellence and meeting targets
• Experience of influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience developing innovative and targeted fundraising campaigns and high-level events

Skills and Attributes

• A strategic mind-set and able to pull away from operational issues to consider the bigger picture and long-term health of the charity as part of a team.
• Able to work autonomously to take forward and shape areas of work of key strategic significance.
• A role model to the wider staff and volunteer team, reflecting professional, values-based leadership.
• A creative and entrepreneurial approach, and willingness to innovate and take measured risks
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills; both written and verbal
• Demonstrates gravitas and credibility in order to represent the organisation and build confidence internally and externally.
• An empathy with and an understanding of overseas development issues, with an ability to deal sensitively and authentically with clients, staff and volunteers
• Brings energy, enthusiasm and drive which inspires others to achieve World Action Fund vision,mission and strategic objectives
• Able to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Competencies

1. Drive for Results

• Is committed to achieving targets and takes personal accountability for work.

• Acts on own initiative and works effectively under own direction.

• Is open to new approaches and alternative means in order to accomplish results.

2. Effective Communication

• Presents opinion logically, checking for understanding and encouraging open discussion

• Written, oral and presentational skills, and communicating effectively with non-finance people

• Tailors the message to fit needs of specific audience

3. Problem Solving and Analysis of Information

• Identifies a range of practical solutions to address issues

• Taking a critical and methodical approach when problem solving

• Takes in and understands information quickly.

4. Leadership & project management

• Leading others

• Managing resources & delegating effectively

5. Time & workload management

• Establishes priorities and develops clear and logical plans to achieve goals.

• Monitors performance and progress against objectives.

6. Working with others

• Develops effective working relationships and networks.

• Aids a sense of team spirit by encouraging cooperation and open communication.

• Conflict management and influencing/negotiating

7*. Risk*

• Risk management
• Understanding the sources of risk
• Evaluating risks and methods for their control and mitigation