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International Women’s Initiative (IWI) is an organisation that raises awareness of the threats to the human rights of women across the globe and promotes gender equality. Since 2012 IWI has worked to eradicate and educate on human rights violations against women. We take our values very seriously and believe that we cannot one day have equality without transparency, collaboration, inclusiveness, integrity, or tenacity.

IWI is looking for a Deputy Director of Fundraising to join us in an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The role reports directly to the Director of Fundraising. The Deputy Director of Fundraising will work very closely with the Director of Fundraising in developing strategy and implementing policy that will enable IWI to achieve its fundraising targets and organisational development programmes. They will have fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from statutory sources, foundations, trusts and major donors. Experience in development of an individual donor programme including donor marketing is also an advantage.

Assist with reaching target income to be achieved per annum: £250,000 minimum, including in‑kind donations.

• Strategy and planning – Assist Director of Fundraising with the annual fundraising planning process to produce effective strategies to achieve income targets across the range of revenue streams. Identify new potential income streams and produce strategies to access these funds.
• Financial Planning and Budget Management – Help create cost‑effective budgets to achieve action plans. Develop and maintain income and expenditure tracking and evaluation systems. Work with Director of Fundraising to ensure the fundraising team is kept within budget.
• Fundraising – Assist with development of new individual giving development plan for 2018 which includes recruitment and development of new donors. Develop and maintain effective supporter journeys for the development of relationships and retention.
• Staff Management – Managing workload and performance through regular one‑to‑one line management discussions with Director of Fundraising. Plan and implement development programme for team members in all relevant skills. Undertake annual performance reviews.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Highly self‑motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make decisions.
• Evidence of continued professional development relevant to the role purpose and level.
• Strong leadership skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Time Commitment: The minimum commitment is an average of 10 hours per week including a weekly one‑on‑one meeting with supervisor.

How to Apply: Please apply through SmartRecruiters. You must apply with a CV and cover letter that outlines why you think you are suitable for this position (please refer to the requirements for this position). Additionally please stipulate how many hours you are able to contribute to IWI a week. If your application does not fulfil these requirements it will not be considered.

You can send your CV to the HR email address given on our IWI website.