Associate Director Philanthropy (UK & Europe

We are looking for an impressive, talented Associate Director Philanthropy (UK & Europe) to lead our successful and growing UK & European focused Philanthropy programme and team. Reporting to our Global Director of Fundraising, you will lead a dynamic and ambitious team responsible for significant growth from UK and European philanthropic partners and seek new opportunities in other geographies (outside North America), working closely with the US Director of Philanthropy. This is an exciting time to join the Global Philanthropy team at Compassion in World Farming and contribute to delivering our mission to end factory farming by 2040. With growing awareness of the devastating impact of factory farming, not only on animals but on human health and the environment, now is a unique moment to be raising funds for our work and bringing new donors on board., Our Global Philanthropy Team has been successful in securing income growth over recent years, and we have invested in our team to build on this momentum, expanding into continental Europe and growing our UK team, as well as our US team. This role will lead to further growth, ensuring our existing relationships with Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations, corporate donors and partners flourish and grow, while having a focus on identifying and building new relationships and funding opportunities, broadening our international scope and ambitions beyond our UK and US bases. A fluent European language (aside from English) such as French would be helpful in achieving our goals. The added value we particularly seek from this role is helping CIWF grow its philanthropy pipeline and reach across Europe, as well as bringing proven fundraising experience and effective management and leadership skills, including being highly responsive and collaborative with good data analysis and budgeting skills. For this role, you will need to have proven success and be motivated by working in a fast-paced and complex international environment, with the flexibility to travel within the UK and internationally, as needed and sometimes at short notice. It is envisaged that the Global Philanthropy programme will significantly contribute towards achieving our global fundraising ambition to raise £30M gross annual income by 2030. As part of the Global Fundraising Senior Management Team, you will develop a close working relationship with senior colleagues to ensure Compassion builds outstanding relationships with funders. You will work closely with the Global Director of Fundraising and US Director of Philanthropy, to shape strategy, budgets and plans, as well as KPIs and reporting. You will also work with the Director of Global Individual Giving and Global Heads of Digital and CRM, where relevant, and build relationships with programme colleagues at HQ and in our country offices. Primary responsibilities Lead the growth of the Philanthropy Programme in the UK & Europe and beyond:

• Developing strategies: Develop and implement the delivery of an ambitious philanthropy strategy for the UK and Europe, with a view of other opportunities, focusing on maintaining and growing our established UK programme, coordinating with our US fundraising team, and developing a European programme, in close collaboration with the Global Director of Fundraising.
• Goal achievement: Lead the execution of the agreed Philanthropy programme and targets for the UK and Europe, working closely with the Global Director of Fundraising to set, monitor, and achieve income and donor engagement targets. Be responsible for delivery of agreed targets and growth plan, both personally and for the team.
• Proposal development: Lead the development of compelling proposals that align with Compassion's strategic priorities, in line with our internal processes and policies.
• Flexibility: Be available to travel at short notice and work flexible hours to accommodate donor engagement across time zones.
Team leadership:
• Clear direction: Provide leadership to the UK & Europe Philanthropy team by setting clear goals, objectives, and expectations. Ensure regular progress and performance check-ins, team meetings and good communication to achieve goals.
• Support and development: Ensure the professional growth of team members through coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities. Build, grow, empower and support a high performing and dynamic Philanthropy Team, ensuring clear processes and policies, structured portfolio sizes and leadership that can drive and deliver a rapidly growing and flawlessly stewarded Philanthropy programme.
• Collaborative environment: Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment that empowers individuals.
• Performance management: Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to ensure individuals and the team meet their objectives.
• Policies and processes: Ensure that all team members are trained and compliant with Compassion and fundraising policies and processes.
Donor cultivation and stewardship:
• Personal engagement: Personally identify, champion, secure and steward large philanthropic gifts at a high level (£500K+).
• Portfolio management: Manage a portfolio of high-value donors capable of making significant contributions. Plan for and secure future income by developing and maintaining the annual income pipeline.
• Identification and qualification: Identify and qualify new donor prospects with the potential to contribute significant gifts, working with the Prospect Research function.
• Stewardship planning: Develop personalised stewardship plans to maintain strong donor engagement. Grow the number of donors for this programme globally, grow income from new sources and markets and develop compelling cases for support.
• Database management: Maintain and champion accurate records of donor interactions and contributions using the CRM (Salesforce).
Strategic planning and alignment across fundraising:
• Strategic input: Provide input during strategic planning discussions to enhance the effectiveness of the Philanthropy Programme and how it interacts with other fundraising streams (individual giving and legacies).
• Relationship building: Build strong support and engagement with colleagues in Fundraising, Operations, Finance and Programmes, including country offices.
• Alignment with objectives: Ensure all fundraising initiatives align with Compassion's overall mission and objectives, as well as core budget needs.
• Environmental scanning: Stay informed about trends and developments in national and international philanthropy and fundraising best practices and share with colleagues as relevant.
• Evaluation and adjustment: Regularly assess and adjust strategies based on performance metrics and KPIs. Strategically report back to the Global Director of Fundraising on targets, KPIs, projections and income. Also, identify dependencies and be solutions orientated.
Budget Management:
• Financial oversight: Proactively manage the UK and Europe Philanthropy targets and budget, ensuring income and expenses align with approved targets and plans.
• Financial reporting: Prepare detailed, regular financial reports and forecasts to agreed timelines, providing assurance, insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Expense monitoring: Manage spending across the team to ensure compliance with budgetary guidelines, cost effectiveness, and the expense policy.
  
  Essential Skills
• Relevant university degree or significant equivalent experience.
• Experience as senior manager of an international philanthropy team, with experience building and growing a high performing international fundraising team
• Proven success of donor relationship building, personal stewardship and successfully raising €/£500K+ donations, €/£1M+ level desirable.
• Track record of working at high levels of philanthropy in international markets, with already established appropriate relationships and networks.
• Experience in building powerful relationships with a range of stakeholders internally and externally.
• Experience working strategically and collaboratively to plan for the medium and long term. Able to develop the programme strategically with clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), measurable plans and progress reporting, ensuring accountability both to our donors and internally to management.
• High levels of proficiency and attention to detail in budget management and reporting, using a CRM and Finance system alongside Excel.
• Excellent IT and significant experience using databases and data reporting to grow fundraising income.
• Demonstrable skills in working successfully in a complex organisation serving multiple stakeholders across geographies.
• Motivated by, and with proven success, of working in a fast-paced and complex international environment.
• Able to prepare and manipulate data to inform metrics and decisions.
• Proven track record in successful strategic development and implementation of international Philanthropy growth strategies.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of Compassion's core values and a strong commitment to our guiding principles and mission, ensuring these are upheld in their approach to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience working with colleagues in other countries and across cultures and time zones.
• Able to present complex information to small and large groups of people in an appropriate manner.
• Exceptional communication and negotiating skills and the ability to engage and influence donors and other senior stakeholders.
• Energetic, resilient, and flexible for opportunities, including meetings, events, and travel.
• Entrepreneurial, creative, confident, and innovative in securing high-level gifts.
• Knowledge of Ethical Fundraising and Gift Acceptance policies and how they need to be applied.
• A focus on stewardship, ensuring accountability both to our donors, as well as internally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
Desired Skills
• Leadership and fundraising experience within an animal welfare, environmental or conservation context is desirable and an advantage.
• Fluent written and spoken French.
• Philanthropy qualification.
• Leadership training.
• High levels of confidence and the ability to prepare and manage data and reporting from a CRM database and finance systems.
• High levels of proficiency in the use of Salesforce.
• Knowledge of successful philanthropy in animal welfare, food systems, and/or environmental space globally.
• Financial training.
  
  Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming worldwide. We were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. Over the past 50 years, we have made major strides in abolishing inhumane practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe.
Our approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. We are driven by a passion for animal welfare and global food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet. Our international headquarters are in Godalming, Surrey, UK, with team members in 14 countries on four Continents, including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels.