The Development Manager will play a critical role in raising funds, building and expanding the base of
support for FTS in-country programming, organizational engagements, and movement advancement. This position is integral to the design and implementation of the Free the Slaves fundraising strategy, ensuring alignment with the mission, vision and programmatic goals of the organization. The Fundraising Manager will work closely with the leadership and staff of Free the Slaves on strategic initiatives and oversee the organization’s fundraising efforts. The Development Manager reports to the Executive Director.
This position can be based anywhere depending on candidate’s preference
Responsibilities
The Development Manager will:
● Work with the Executive Director, FTS staff and the Board Fundraising Committee to grow income
from new and existing supporters, identify opportunity donor segments, and design campaign
programs.
● Participate in the review, revision, and update of strategic planning to increase revenue from a
diversified portfolio of institutional donors (governments, multilaterals and foundations), while
overseeing the individual and corporate fundraising initiatives.
● Design and implement an organizational fundraising strategy (short and long term)
● Evaluate new opportunities as they arise and determine relevance to strategy and
income potential.
● Lead the process of grant reports and grant proposals including grant writing,
coordinating the efforts of the concerned staff members.
● Maintain a grant calendar to ensure all deadlines for proposals and reports are met.
● Work with the board and staff members in managing the fundraising initiatives.
● Develop an in-depth understanding of the work of Free the Slaves to be an effective representative to donors (foundations, governmental and multilateral agencies, corporate and individuals).
● Support appeal campaigns and online giving initiatives.
● Build and foster relationships with prospects and donors through visits, correspondence, and
regular communication.
● Oversee the maintenance and integrity of the Salesforce, and other systems at FTS.
● The Development Manager may be asked to travel to solicit funds or in support of fundraising
efforts.
Key Relationships
The Development Manager will:
● Report to the Executive Director, serving as an advisor to the Executive Director on
fundraising, and effectively deploying the ED as a fundraising asset.
● As grant writer, lead the development, review and submission of proposals
● Lead the process and execution of grant reports
● Supervise the staff assigned to the development team
● Develop and execute the organizational development and fundraising plan and strategy.
● Attend quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors and serve on the Board Fundraising
Committee.
● Collaborate with the Head of Communications and Digital engagement in the development and
execution of communications and social media strategies, collateral production, digital
campaign and direct mail messaging, and technology compliance with fundraising efforts.
● Work closely with the Programs Department and country teams to align programmatic goals
and fundraising efforts.
● Work effectively with the Finance Department to ensure accurate revenue estimates and
projections are integrated into financial planning and reports.
● Communicate regularly with the Senior level managers to ensure that appeals to donors reflect
up-to-date evidence about the effectiveness of Free the Slaves programs.
● Collaborate with all teams to ensure they have fundraising expertise informing their work.
Qualifications
● 6+ years of progressively-increasing responsibility as a frontline fundraiser operating in fastpaced environments with a diversified portfolio of individual, foundation, government, and
corporate donors.
● Demonstrated breadth and depth of expertise and experience in securing funds for
international nonprofit organizations.
● Demonstrated experience in grant writing
● Deep personal connection and/or demonstrated commitment to the organizational
mission.
● Excellently keen to details and accurate analysis
● Ability to communicate clearly and consistently with a variety of technical and nontechnical audiences, including staff, stakeholders, donors, and board members, both orally
and in writing.
● Superior negotiating, organizational, analytical and fundraising skills, including the ability to
interpret financial information and manage data.
● Experience overseeing budgets, with the capacity to allocate resources strategically.
● Strong knowledge of fundraising tech platforms and understanding of current and
emerging media platforms, technologies and trends.
● An understanding of the universe of human rights and anti-modern slavery funders.
● Experience leading and working with staff in an innovative environment.