Deadline: Ongoing
The Rainforest Alliance is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Development Manager in London, United Kingdom.
The Development Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for the generation of funding resources for the Rainforest Alliance’s work from institutional donors based in Europe.
The Rainforest Alliance works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Development Manager will perform the following functions-
- Along with the Vice President of Development, the Director of Institutional Giving and the Director of Individual Giving, develop and implement overall strategy to win institutional and individual funding from Europe to achieve the organization’s Vision 2020 goal.
- Lead regular engagement with contacts at key donor agencies through in-person meetings and phone calls to stay apprised of funding programs and opportunities in the international development, poverty alleviation and environmental conservation arena.
- Write, adapt and edit proposals and concept papers for annual support as well as restricted funding for international field projects and programs.
- Manage the editing and quality control process of proposals, concept papers, and reports in portfolio.
- Provide support and guidance to colleagues on areas of work including: research on prospective funding opportunities and donor strategy, donor database management, meeting preparation and follow-up, and donor cultivation and stewardship.
- Advise on strategy and coordinate with Membership team to adopt direct response fundraising campaigns for European markets, as appropriate.
- In conjunction with Special Events, design and execute appropriate cultivation and fundraising events.
- Build awareness by representing Rainforest Alliance at relevant conferences and events.
- Prepare President, Executive Vice President, senior staff, and board members for meetings with relevant donors, as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate donor information through database (Salesforce).
- Other tasks as assigned.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree a plus.
- 7-10 years’ experience with at least 3 years of previous resource development, program development or fundraising experience.
- Track record of closing solicitations with individual donors at the $10,000-50,000 level preferred.
- Knowledge of environmental and community development issues, and institutional funding mechanisms required.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to sustainability.
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English, with significant proposal writing experience required.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Fluency in business English with additional written and oral Spanish, French and/or German language proficiency preferred.
- High degree of organizational skill, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
- Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and with fundraising database systems – Salesforce preferred.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 20% of time.
- Nationality of United Kingdom.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit CV, cover letter and salary history via email.
For more information, please visit Rainforest Alliance.
