Managing Director/Fundraiser

The Al Madad Foundation is a UK and UAE registered charity committed to supporting disadvantaged and displaced children across the Middle East through the promotion of literacy, art and education. We have three main programs; The Children’s Learning Centre , Al Madad scholarships and START(UK Charity Number: 1101574)

Al Madad’s Children’s Learning Centre supports disadvantaged and refugee children through remedial programs, offering them the tools to rebuild the basics of literacy and numeracy when reintroduced into formal education in Lebanon.

Our scholarship programme provides opportunities for higher education through a prestigious two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the UK and a three-year in country scholarship at esteemed universities in the MENA region which enables and supports motivated an and talented disadvantaged children an opportunity to achieve higher qualifications.

START is a non-profit organizationthat applies the universal language of art to heal, educate and enrich the skills and opportunities of orphans, refugees and special needs children across the MENA region.

In response to continuing demand for our services we are looking to expand our organisation through the recruitment of the following position:

Managing Director/Fundraiser, Al Madad Foundation

Location:   London (with up to 25% international travel)

Salary range £50-75,000 (depending on experience)

Part time option available on pro-rata basis

Reports to: Al Madad Board

Leadership/Management Responsibilities:

• Provides overall strategic vision for all aspects of the foundation and its programs.
• Effectively leads organisation and supervises two Operational Directors. Recruits, supports, motivates and develops team members; establishes and maintains effective human resource practices, procedures and tools. Monitors operational performance.
• Develops and implements both annual and five year strategic plans. Sets direction by prioritising and organising actions & resources to achieve operational objectives which support agreed goals.
• Effectively communicates with Al Madad board, stakeholders, staff and donors at all levels.

Fundraising and Financial responsibilities:

• Identifies opportunities, develops and drives the establishment and growth of strategic partnerships in order to maximise resources and support for our programs to achieve results for children.
• Responsible for annual fundraising of £1.5 million and business development to secure funds/investments for achieving the vision of the foundation.
• Establishes and maintains databases to manage names/profiles of and communication with individual and corporate donors, foundations and trusts.
• Manages program budgets and ensures financial plans support both current programs and long term strategic objectives.

Desired personal attributes:

Demonstrated commitment to the empowerment of children and/or related regional concerns; commercial sense & strategic vision; enthusiasm and commitment- ideally with the passion of a founder and gravitas to represent the foundation at every level.

Essential Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – ability to persuasively articulate foundation vision (writing, speaking and via social media in English) to engage stakeholders, corporations and other potential donors. Arabic language advantageous but not required.
• Networking & opportunism: outstanding networker with the ability to spot potential relationships and develop them
• Commercial,fundraising, and analytical skills.
• Relationship building: ability to engage donors and build trust to encourage long-term commitments

Desired Experience:

• BA/BS degree in international development, social sciences, business administration, management, marketing, fundraising, or a related field. Master’s degree is desirable.
• Minimum 5-7 years of commercial or non-profit management experience preferably in the MENA region Evidence of entrepreneurial experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated success with at least five years’ experience in multi-channel fundraising, business development and partnership development. Prefer experience in strategic planning, growing and securing funding partnerships for larger initiatives. Knowledge of online fundraising tools and databases preferred. Grant writing experience a plus.
• Vision of the big picture with sufficient attention to detail. Ability to develop and implement project plans, meet deadlines and work both independently and cooperatively with board and team members
• Demonstrated success in working internationally and with individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds