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Development Officer
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About Free The Slaves
Founded 20 years ago, Free the Slaves is the leading organization in the anti-modern slavery movement and is dedicated to changing the conditions that allow modern slavery to exist. Through innovative programs, FTS works at the community level to build resilient and resistant communities to modern slavery and lead advocacy at the global level. Currently, Free the Slaves works across the regions of the globe, including South and Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Free the Slaves runs the Freedom from Slavery Forum, and it is a member of the Global Coordinating Group (GCG) of Alliance 8.7, where it is one of the three organizations representing Civil Society.
Position Overview
The Development Officer will play a critical role in raising funds for building and expanding the support base for FTS in-country programming, organizational engagements, and movement advancement. This position is integral to designing and implementing the Free the Slaves fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and programmatic goals. The Development Officer will work closely with the leadership and staff of Free the Slaves on strategic initiatives and oversee the organization’s fundraising efforts. The Development Officer reports to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities
The Development Officer will:
The Development Officer Will
To Apply
Applicants should submit a tailored cover letter outlining their interest and experience,
a resume, a list of three references from former supervisors, and two writing samples, one tailored to individual donor communications, and one tailored to grant writing and reporting. PLEASE SUBMIT THESE AS ONE (1) WORD OR PDF DOCUMENT to Careers@freetheslaves.net
Please include your last name in the title of the document.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience. FTS offers competitive benefits, a positive working environment, and personal development.
Deadline for Submissions
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the close date.
Free the Slaves is an equal-opportunity organization. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and consultancies without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Survivors of modern slavery and trafficking are encouraged to apply.
Job details
Country
Development Officer
Organization
- Free the Slaves
About Free The Slaves
Founded 20 years ago, Free the Slaves is the leading organization in the anti-modern slavery movement and is dedicated to changing the conditions that allow modern slavery to exist. Through innovative programs, FTS works at the community level to build resilient and resistant communities to modern slavery and lead advocacy at the global level. Currently, Free the Slaves works across the regions of the globe, including South and Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Free the Slaves runs the Freedom from Slavery Forum, and it is a member of the Global Coordinating Group (GCG) of Alliance 8.7, where it is one of the three organizations representing Civil Society.
Position Overview
The Development Officer will play a critical role in raising funds for building and expanding the support base for FTS in-country programming, organizational engagements, and movement advancement. This position is integral to designing and implementing the Free the Slaves fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and programmatic goals. The Development Officer will work closely with the leadership and staff of Free the Slaves on strategic initiatives and oversee the organization’s fundraising efforts. The Development Officer reports to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities
The Development Officer will:
- Work with the Executive Director, FTS staff, and the Board Fundraising Committee to grow income from new and existing supporters, identify opportunity donor segments, and design campaign programs.
- Participate in reviewing, revising, and updating strategic planning to increase revenue from a diversified portfolio of institutional donors (governments, multi-laterals, and foundations) while overseeing individual and corporate fundraising initiatives.
- Design and implement an organizational fundraising strategy (short and long-term)
- Evaluate new opportunities as they arise and determine relevance to strategy and income potential.
- Lead the grant reports and proposals process, including writing grants and concept notes and coordinating the efforts with concerned staff members.
- Coordinate donor relationships, donor engagement, and donor research
- Initiate fundraising initiatives in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain a grant calendar to ensure all deadlines for proposals and reports are met.
- Work with the board and staff members to manage fundraising initiatives.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the work of Free the Slaves to be an effective representative to donors (foundations, governmental and multi-lateral agencies, corporations, and individuals).
- Support appeal campaigns and online giving initiatives.
- Build and foster relationships with prospects and donors through visits, correspondence, and regular communication.
- Oversee the maintenance and integrity of the Salesforce, PayPal, Stripe, and other systems at FTS.
- The Development Manager may be asked to travel to solicit funds or in support of fundraising efforts.
- Support state registrations
- Attend meetings and perform other tasks as needed.
The Development Officer Will
- Report to the Executive Director, advising the Executive Director on fundraising and effectively deploying the ED as a fundraising asset.
- As grant writer, lead the development, review, and submission of proposals
- Lead the process and execution of grant reports
- Supervise the staff assigned to the development team
- Develop and execute the organizational development and fundraising plan and strategy.
- Attend quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors and serve on the Board Fundraising Committee.
- Collaborate with the Head of Communications and Digital Engagement in the development and execution of communications and social media strategies, collateral production, digital campaigns, direct mail messaging, and technology compliance with fundraising efforts.
- Work closely with the Programs Department and country teams to align programmatic goals and fundraising efforts.
- Work effectively with the Finance Department to ensure accurate revenue estimates and projections are integrated into financial planning and reports.
- Communicate regularly with the Senior-level managers to ensure that appeals to donors reflect up-to-date evidence about the effectiveness of Free the Slaves programs.
- Collaborate with all teams to ensure they have fundraising expertise informing their work.
- 3 years of progressively increasing responsibility as a frontline fundraiser operating in fast-paced environments with a diversified portfolio of individual, foundation, government, and corporate donors.
- Demonstrated breadth and depth of expertise and experience in securing funds for international nonprofit organizations.
- Demonstrated experience in grant writing
- Deep personal connection and/or demonstrated commitment to the organizational mission.
- Excellently keen on details and accurate analysis
- Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with various technical and non-technical audiences, including staff, stakeholders, donors, and board members, both orally and in writing.
- Superior negotiating, organizational, analytical, and fundraising skills, including interpreting financial information and managing data.
- Experience overseeing budgets, with the capacity to allocate resources strategically.
- Strong knowledge of fundraising tech platforms and understanding of current and emerging media platforms, technologies, and trends.
- An understanding of the universe of human rights and anti-modern slavery funders.
- Experience leading and working with staff in an innovative environment.
- Demonstrated experience in grant and report writing
- This position is based in Washington, DC, and requires in-office work. However, partial remote work may be discussed.
- Experience in securing funds from a variety of sources, including government grants and/or government agencies, foundations, businesses, and individuals.
- French, Arabic, and/or Spanish language capacity is an asset.
To Apply
Applicants should submit a tailored cover letter outlining their interest and experience,
a resume, a list of three references from former supervisors, and two writing samples, one tailored to individual donor communications, and one tailored to grant writing and reporting. PLEASE SUBMIT THESE AS ONE (1) WORD OR PDF DOCUMENT to Careers@freetheslaves.net
Please include your last name in the title of the document.
Compensation
Commensurate with experience. FTS offers competitive benefits, a positive working environment, and personal development.
Deadline for Submissions
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the close date.
Free the Slaves is an equal-opportunity organization. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and consultancies without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Survivors of modern slavery and trafficking are encouraged to apply.
Job details
Country
- United States of America
- Free the Slaves
- Job
- Donor Relations/Grants Management
- 3-4 years
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