Development Director

The Syria Campaign works to end the conflict by elevating the voices of the country’s peaceful heroes – those trapped by the violence on all sides.

We’ve raised the profile of groups like the White Helmets rescue workers, helping secure them millions of dollars to continue their life-saving work. We’ve successfully campaigned to block Europe selling aviation fuel to the Assad regime, secured a UN resolution banning the trade in Syrian antiquities, and supported Syrian humanitarians calling out the problems at the heart of the UN’s flawed aid operation. All this and much, much more.

Our 12-person Syrian and international team has achieved a great deal in the past two years with the help of six-figure gifts from leading international philanthropists. But the situation on the ground and the shifting international context means the urgency to scale our work and impact has never been greater. That’s why we’re looking for an ambitious Development Director to lead a fundraising strategy for The Syria Campaign, covering individual and foundation funding sources.

You’ll be starting with a sackful of fantastic contacts at the highest levels but a relatively blank slate in terms of structure and future planning. We want someone who will see this for the exciting opportunity we think it is and is passionate about playing their part in our overall mission.

The position is a remote one and can be done anywhere in European, Middle Eastern or East Coast US time zones. We have small offices in DC, Berlin, Beirut, and London.

To apply for this role, please send a CV to [email protected] with a cover letter describing why you’re the ideal candidate. The position will remain open until filled.

This position is a full-time role with an initial 12-month contract. Salary commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

Strategy

Working as part of the management team and the Board of TSC to develop a long term fundraising strategy.
Working from the agreed long term strategy to develop an annual plan and to lead its implementation.

Fundraising

To take lead responsibility for the delivery of the agreed annual fundraising target working closely with the entire staff and Board of TSC.
To ensure progress towards the goals set out in the long term strategy.

Monitoring and Reporting

To monitor monthly progress towards the annual target for the rest of the management team.
To produce quarterly Board reports.
Ensure the fundraising team is keeping appropriate records to provide the information required for the annual audit.
To lead on the management of the Board’s Fundraising Committee, ensuring that they are engaged in the work of TSC, have an understanding of their objectives, and supporting them in the delivery of these goals.

Donor Management and Stewardship

To lead on the management and development of TSC’s relationships with existing donors and supporters; both individual and institutional.
Personally to manage a portfolio of some of TSC’s most important donors across the UK, US, and Middle East.
To ensure that donors have a tailored stewardship and recognition programme in place and that they feel acknowledged for their support and engaged in TSC’s work.
To ensure donors are kept up-to-date about the organisation’s work and impact.
To monitor and evaluate impact.
To produce project reports as required.

Prospect Research

To research and identify additional sources of funding for TSC’s work.
To work with the Board, Fundraising Committee, and rest of the management team to identify key relationships and links.
To prioritise prospects in line with the organisational strategy.

Prospect Cultivation and Approaches

To develop individual strategies for major prospects and to lead on their implementation.
To work with the Board, Fundraising Committee, and other members of the management team to make approaches as appropriate.
To draft and submit proposals as required meeting key funding timetables.
Organise and manage relevant events which potential donors can attend.

Events

To lead on the delivery of fundraising events as required by the strategy and as opportunities arise.

Communications

To lead on the management of the fundraising aspects of the website.
To develop key messages and materials in support of communications including mailings and social media.
To work with the rest of the management team on the production of the Annual Report.

Database

To lead on the management of the fundraising database and to ensure that it is kept up to date.
To ensure that records and in particular financial information are kept in line with the Data Protection Act.

Staff Management

To line manage members of the fundraising team.

Other

Any other duties that the Board and management team reasonably require.