Individual Giving Programme Manager, Private Sector & Civil Society Branch, Division for External Relations, New York, P-4 (00076317)

UNDP•New York, NY

About The Position

The Individual Giving Programme Manager (IGPM) will be located in the Private Sector & Civil Society Branch. The IGPM will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Private Sector & Civil Society Branch, who leads organization-wide efforts to forge partnerships with private stakeholders, including individuals, to position UNFPA and mobilize a diversified and innovative revenue pipeline in support of the implementation of UNFPA’s operations. UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results. The Individual Giving Manager will work to implement the UNFPA Individual Giving Programme, expanding the portfolio of individuals donating to UNFPA and progressively increasing resources coming through gifts from the general public. In this position, the Manager will work to strategically qualify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors, building a solid pipeline of one-time givers, expanding and consolidating the number of recurring donors, and attracting high-net-worth individuals for major gifts.

Requirements

Advanced University Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Development Economics, Non Profits Management Social Sciences or related disciplines.
Seven years of increasingly progressive experience in fundraising from the general public and fostering partnerships with the private sector at national or international level.
Solid and diverse technical and operational management experience in individual giving and fundraising from the private sector, demonstrated by at least 5 years of experience in managing global or multi-country digital fundraising programmes, complemented by strong knowledge of a wide range of individual giving channels resulting in proven significant revenue growth
At least five years of experience managing teams of fundraisers.
Demonstrated ability to use data and insights to drive performance and growth and embed this culture in teams
Demonstrated success in fundraising from individuals and partnership creation in the private sector or UN system
Strong diplomacy skills and political savvy; the ability to strategically and effectively navigate within complex environments
Ability to conceptualize and actualize goals consistent with a strategic, long-term focus for revenue growth of individual giving
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral); ability to eloquently position the case for support for UNFPA.
Financial budgeting and reporting skills and experience overseeing budgets of significant size (1 M USD minimum) is essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to set out a coherent analysis in presentations.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.

Responsibilities

Ensure effectiveness and accountability for the implementation of the Individual Giving Program Strategy 2026-2029 and develop a coherent approach for outreach and expansion of the IGP
Develop the annual plans and priorities to deliver to agreed income targets with results achieving the required KPIs
Manage the IGP team, ensuring sound effectiveness and relevant capacity building. Lead the team to deliver progressive income growth and develop new and innovative ways of attracting and retaining individual donors
Ensure the highest level of interaction and preparation for the IGP governance mechanisms
Ensure that risks are identified and mitigation strategies are in place in an externally evolving ecosystem.
Coordinate the implementation of IGP expansion plans for local operations and maintain the continuous relationship with USA for UNFPA
Oversees constant internal and external communications related to IGP as well as internal capacity building and coordination, liaising with focal points in the Media Communications Branch as well as regional / country level communication and fundraising focal points, and all other relevant BUs.
Lead and inspire the Individual Giving team to plan for and raise the annual targets, also through the implementation of rigorous data projections, revenue tracking, and forecasting data systems.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts prospects in the different individual giving audiences, including major gifts
Develop annual work plans for both recruitment and stewardship activities, including maintaining a best-in-class plan to recruit and retain a large number of monthly donors with a low level of donor attrition.
Manage relationships with multiple vendors and monitor their performances as per agreed KPIs
Track the global developments in digital fundraising and engagement platforms across the sector, and beyond, maintaining relationships with key contacts in the digital and fundraising industry.
Lead the implementation and meet the KPIs agreed in the yearly workplan with USA for UNFPA and with any possible local operation.
Support the general work of the Branch, including the relation with Regional and Country Offices and development and implementation of visibility activities and events.
Participate in the review and provide feedback to Resource Mobilization and Partnerships Plans for country and regional offices.
Perform other related duties, as and when required.