Head of Fundraising & Communications (13 month maternity cover)

WeSeeHope is a charity dedicated to lifting children out of extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. They invest in access to education, entrepreneurial opportunities and community support.

The Head of Fundraising and Communications is a frontline strategic role with significant scope for innovation and creativity, reporting to and working closely with their Chief Executive. The role takes responsibility for the strategy and direction of new and existing income generation, with a mission to pursue growth and diversify income streams, and to lead communications.

Fundraising

• Implement WeSeeHope s fundraising strategy, driving our efforts across a variety of income streams, including corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, and individual giving.
• Lead the search for new business in fundraising, proactively developing and managing new relationships.
• Oversee our events and challenges calendar, including working with the annual Hope Classic Rally organising committee and board to drive income through the event, our largest fundraiser of the year.
• Work with our board of volunteer trustees in the USA to capitalise on income opportunities there, including supporting materials and strategies.
• Maintain and build relationships with existing supporter groups.
• Monitor operational and financial performance, responding as issues arise and producing reports for the Board of Trustees on fundraising activities

Communications

• Be the WeSeeHope brand guardian, ensuring our messaging and materials are evolving in line with our strategy.
• Provide direction on the production of materials, including publications, newsletters, and online content.
• Help to shape WeSeeHope s online presence, including our website and social media platforms

Line management

• Manage and motivate the Fundraising and Communications team, which includes our Supporter Care and Admin Assistant and Senior Communications Executive, inspiring them to deliver our strategy.
• Actively contribute to our Senior Management Team, shaping organisational policies and strategic direction, ensuring the integration of fundraising, communications and operational activities.
• Ensure cross-organisational working, providing fundraising and communications expertise to colleagues.
• Act as an advocate for fundraising at WeSeeHope both internally and externally

Person Specification

• A previous senior income generating role, with experience in delivering a fundraising strategy across major donor, corporate and trust and foundations channels.
• Excellent team leader with experience and success in developing staff and managing team and department budgets.
• Motivating and persuasive communicators with ability to articulate the cause and demonstrate its impact with gravitas appropriate to all audiences.
• Experience of securing four to six figure donations from new donors and repeat gifts from existing donors, in particular multi-year gifts.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to set up, prioritise, manage and complete projects within a timely manner and alongside competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to think creatively and strategically assessing opportunities on a return on investment basis.
• Excellent attention to detail and copy writing skills, ideally with experience in design and development of brand materials.
• Ability to work with colleagues at all levels, including managing relationships with senior staff in order to achieve objectives.
• Willing and able to work outside of normal hours and travel to cover fundraising activities as necessary.
• A genuine interest in WeSeeHope s work and objectives

Application

Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with WeSeeHope to recruit for this role. We are an ethical recruitment company, intent on hiring inclusively and transparently.

The closing date for this role is Monday 3rd March 2025. Please note that virtual first stage interviews are likely to be taking place from Thursday 6th March 2025.

To apply, we welcome a CV and a 1-2 page covering letter detailing your interest in the role.

Accessibility is incredibly important to us here at Valued Recruitment and at WeSeeHope. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don t hesitate to let us know. No question or request is too big or too small. We want this process to be comfortable and enjoyable and a chance for you to bring your best self to the process