Development Director - Hybrid Fundraising & Impact Leader

Media Defence; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Pension: Auto-enrolment up to 8%

Annual leave: 25 days + bank holidays

Job summary

Media Defence seeks a Development Director to drive fundraising, MEL, and impact reporting while leading a team and building partnerships with European and US funders. You will work with the CEO and senior team to diversify income and grow long-term donor relationships, including international funding sources.

You will report to the CEO, enjoy a hybrid London-based role, and shape a high-impact fundraising program across global donors and supporters.

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising success in Europe and the US.
• Experience leading a multi-functional team with mentoring.
• Fluent written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and evaluate a team covering fundraising and MEL.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders and donors; support board engagement.
• Develop and deliver fundraising strategy to diversify income.
• Oversee donor databases and CRM systems.
• Monitor donor-funded work to meet budgets and donor standards.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Fluent English

International fundraising

Tools

CRM databases

Job description

Media Defence seeks a Development Director to drive fundraising, MEL, and impact reporting while leading a team and building partnerships with European and US funders. You will work with the CEO and senior team to diversify income and grow long-term donor relationships, including international funding sources.

You will report to the CEO, enjoy a hybrid London-based role, and shape a high-impact fundraising program across global donors and supporters.