Job
description
Global Health Media
Project (GHMP) is seeking a Strategic Development Director to take our start-up
non-profit to the next level. We create innovative teaching and training films
to save lives in developing countries. In three years, we have created 60
unique videos in five + languages that over 3,500 organizations use including
UNICEF, WHO, MSF, Save the Children, Ministries of Health, teaching
institutions, and NGOs both large and small. Our work is well-respec
ted and
loved, serving a critical unmet need for better teaching tools for health
workers and families worldwide.
Responsibilities
We seek a dynamic,
experienced individual to join our team. The Strategic Development Director
will be responsible for implementing the strategic vision of our organization
through his/her role in development and communications. Key desired strengths
include: deep knowledge of global health, effective presenter, and being
passionate about our mission.
S/he will work
closely with the Executive Director and the Associate Director in the following
three areas:
Strategy
- Lead
design and execution of organizational strategy to grow and become
financially sustainable
Fundraising
- Develop
and implement a systematic fundraising approach designed to provide a
consistent and expanding revenue stream - Build
diversified revenue stream for organization, including earned income - Research
private foundation
prospects and develop strategies for seeking new support or
renewing private support - Identify,
cultivate and secure major gifts; develop and maintain ongoing
relationships with major
donors - Liaise
with foundations
and funding organizations; engage with program officers;
effectively and persuasively present GHMP’s case for support; help
generate LOIs, proposals, and supporting documents in response to
solicitations - Create
and execute a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors;
manage twice yearly giving campaign - Attend
relevant events or conferences to cultivate donors and prospects
Communications
- Help
refine the vision and communications strategy of the organization as it
evolves - Lead
communications with financial backers, strategic partners, distribution
partners, the media, and influencers in the global public health arena - Serve
as a credible and compelling spokesperson for the organization
Qualifications
Ideal candidate will
possess the following qualifications:
Organizational
- 5+
years of relevant work experience, ideally in development and
communications with a record of achievement in a mission-driven
organization - Entrepreneurial
drive, strategic thinker, and organizational skills - Thorough
understanding of non-profit and business environment
Fundraising
- Interest
and aptitude in prospecting, cultivating, and managing new donors - Experience
developing and managing grants and budgets - Proven
ability to approach donors and senior level foundation staff, make
effective presentations to foundation executives; extensive global health
professional network a plus - Successful
track record identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual donors,
corporations, foundations, and other sources
Skills
- Demonstrated
ability to write and present clearly and persuasively - Excellent
public speaker: able to communicate passion about the organization, and
move people emotionally - Ability
to communicate complex ideas in a compelling way to a variety of audiences
- Proficiency
with helpful software (such as The Raiser’s Edge) and desktop
publishing/graphics applications is a plus
Personality
- High
degree of initiative and energy, “can-do” attitude, flexibility,
teamwork, and attention to detail - Independent,
self motivated, able to work effectively and efficiently out of home
office - Excellent
interpersonal skills including strong work ethic, impeccable integrity,
and judgment - Desire
to work in a growth-oriented, start-up environment - Passion
for GHMP’s mission to improve health care and health outcomes in
resource-poor areas with visual teaching tools
Background
- Strong
background in public health, international development, and social
entrepreneurship preferred - Bachelor’s
degree required, relevant advanced degree preferred
Salary/job
details:
Hours will initially start at 20-30 hours per week with potential to grow to
full time. The position will evolve over time, and the candidate must have the
ability to expand their role as the organization grows. Salary is competitive
and commensurate with experience.
How
to apply
Interested
candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements via
email. Applications must be received by November 15, 2015. Position open until
filled. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
