Head of Fundraising

AMALA EDUCATION; United States; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking international non-profit as the Head of Fundraising, where you will lead the charge in securing vital resources to transform the lives of young refugees. This pivotal role involves developing high-impact fundraising strategies and managing key donor relationships to help triple the organization's impact by 2027. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a fully remote environment, and contribute to a mission that aims to provide transformative education opportunities for displaced youth globally. If you are a strategic and passionate fundraiser ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Co-working Space Stipend

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior fundraising management within the non-profit sector.
• Track record of securing significant funding and developing impactful strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a multi-year fundraising strategy.
• Manage donor engagement and communications effectively.
• Foster a fundraising culture across the organization.

Skills

Fundraising Strategy Development

Donor Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Grant Proposal Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Non-Profit Management or Related Field

Job description

Join Amala, an ambitious international non-profit, as our newly created Head of Fundraising, and play a pivotal role in achieving our bold 2024-2027 strategy to triple our impact.

Are you a strategic, driven, and passionate senior fundraiser ready to lead the charge in securing the vital resources needed to provide transformative education opportunities for refugee and displaced youth globally?

This is an exciting opportunity to develop and execute high-impact fundraising strategies and contribute directly to our mission of reaching at least 5,800 students annually by 2027.

About Amala:

Amala’s mission is to use the power of education to transform the lives of young refugees, their communities and the world. We are a founder-led, non-profit organisation with big ambitions to create a deep and lasting impact for young people who are displaced. We have developed the first, internationally accredited, upper secondary level programme for out of school refugees and crisis affected youth, and currently reach approximately 1400 students a year. As demand for our education programmes continues to grow, and in line with our 2024-2027 strategic plan, we aim to triple the number of young people we serve, reaching at least 5,800 students per year by 2027. Our bold vision is that millions of refugee youth have access to transformative education by 2040.

Our team is fully remote, with our Global Team based in the UK, Canada, Singapore and Greece. We also have two learning centres, one in Amman, Jordan and one in Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya and work with a growing list of partners across Kenya, Uganda and Malaysia.

The Opportunity:

This is where this new role comes in: The Head of Fundraising will play a crucial role in supporting the stewardship of the current donors while also securing the vital resources needed to realise our bold ambition and help us transform the lives of millions of young refugees and conflict affected youth across the globe.

You will be part of leading a growing and changing organisation, and will work closely with Amala’s two Co-founders and the Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a multi-year fundraising strategy, cultivate and deepen key donor relationships and boost our income growth from our current £800k towards our £3 million target by 2027, driving the financial sustainability necessary for Amala’s continued growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and execution of a multi-year fundraising strategy
• Lead all fundraising, communications and stakeholder engagement
• Lead donor engagement and management
• Team management and leadership
• Reporting, evaluation and budgets
• Foster a fundraising culture across the organisation

Who we are looking for:A strategic, entrepreneurial and ambitious senior fundraiser with a proven track record of securing significant UK and international funding (£1m+ annual income generation), developing high-impact strategies, and building strong donor relationships. You will be an inspiring leader with exceptional people management skills, with experience in leading growing organisations, and who enjoys the strategic side of the role as well as having a hands on approach.

The role would be best suited to someone who is committed to making a difference to the lives of young refugees, with a strong grounding in international charity sector fundraising. and international funding.

Essential experience:

• Proven experience in a senior fundraising management role within the non-profit sector, ideally within international development.
• A proven track record of success in fundraising, particularly in developing and executing complex fundraising strategies for a growing non-profit organisation.
• Experience developing and implementing multi-year income generation plans.
• A strong history of securing six-figure, multi-year grants and contracts in the UK and internationally, with an annual income generation of £1m+.
• Senior-level experience managing relationships with multiple, diverse funders and donors.
• Experience writing successful partnership bids, grant proposals, cases for support, and theories of change.
• Experience in leading change in a growing organisation.
• At least three years of experience leading and managing a team, with a track record of developing and supporting staff.

What we offer:

This full time, fully remote position offers a salary of £50,000-55,000 if you are a UK resident. If you reside in a different location, the salary will be adjusted accordingly. You will work closely with a driven, collaborative, entrepreneurial and supportive team from around the world, and you are required to be in a time zone GMT +/- 3 hours.

Apart from the salary, a unique culture and a great team, we also offer benefits including flexible time off, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements. To support your remote work set up, Amala offers a stipend for a co-working space and similar.

How to apply:

For detailed information on this role, including the full list of responsibilities, experience, and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the job description available on our website.

Closing date: Friday 30 May 2025, 12:00 BST