Advancement Officer

Mary's Meals International

6d • Remote

About The Position

We are delighted to be recruiting for an Advancement Officer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Advancement Lead, you will play an important role in identifying and developing new major donor fundraising opportunities that support the long-term sustainability and growth of Mary’s Meals. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong communicator and relationship-builder who is passionate about creating meaningful partnerships that enable more children to receive a nutritious daily meal in their place of education. Working closely with colleagues across our global network, you will support National Affiliates to grow philanthropic giving, develop strategic partnerships, and engage new supporters in the mission of Mary’s Meals. In this varied and collaborative role, you will research and develop new funding opportunities, support proposal and relationship development activities, and create compelling fundraising materials that inspire support and drive impact.

Requirements

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working to demanding deadlines.
• Experience of developing funding proposals.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to a range of audiences.
• Motivated, solutions-focused and skilled at building strong relationships across cultures and geographies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience of international development, global fundraising, or working within international teams.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality proposals for prospective donors, foundations, major donors and corporate partners.
• Identify, research and cultivate new philanthropic and corporate fundraising opportunities globally.
• Support National Affiliates with tools and resources to engage new supporters and strategic partners.
• Coordinate advancement activities and events that maximise fundraising opportunities across the network.
• Develop systems and processes to identify and progress funding opportunities.
• Work with colleagues across Mary’s Meals to ensure proposals align with organisational priorities and plans.
• Support pipeline development, due diligence activities and strategic fundraising initiatives.

Benefits

• 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working patterns) including bank holidays, increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year, to a maximum of 39 days (+ option to buy another week)
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Pension

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed