International Funders for Indigenous Peoples - Development Manager

London Funders; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

International Funders for Indigenous Peoples is recruiting a Development Manager to lead strategic fundraising and manage the organization’s funding from funders. The role focuses on securing mid-to-large multi-year support, grant writing, and growing the donor base.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive fundraiser with strong donor relations skills, able to work across time zones and in a remote setting, with travel as needed within the Greater London area.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing mid-to-large multi-year funding.
• Strong relationship-building and donor communications.
• Experience working remotely across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic fundraising efforts and development strategy.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure funding from funders.
• Write grants and manage the donor pipeline.
• Align development activities with IFIP’s mission and goals.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Donor relations

Job description

International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) is recruiting a Development Manager.

• Contract:Full-time
• Location: remote position based in the greater London area (travel required)
• Application Deadline: 18 September

The role brings the opportunity to an avid fundraiser and resource mobilization professional to manage the strategic fundraising efforts of IFIP to build, sustain, and grow the organization’s institutional pool of funders by aligning development strategy with the organization’s mission, goals, key programs, and initiatives. This position plays a critical role in enhancing our sustainability efforts through identifying, cultivating, soliciting, grant writing, and securing funding support in accordance with IFIP’s strategic framework.

About You

The ideal candidate is a skilled fundraiser and a relationship builder with a strong understanding of philanthropic giving. They should be proactive and strategic, with a proven track record of securing mid-to-large multi-year funding, nurturing donor relationships, and effectively communicating the organization's mission and impact. Familiarity and commitment to IFIP's mission is essential. Experience working remotely and across multiple time zones is an asset.