Head of Fundraising

love dogs & cats? Passionate about animal welfare? Do you want to fundraise for projects that deliver sustainable and measurable results

Dogstars' dedicated veterinary team in Sri Lanka has sterilised over 70000 dogs on board a mobile solar-powered surgery suite. But it's not just dogs at Dogstar; we have sterilised 10,000 cats. In 2023, we opened a dedicated feline-only spay-neuter clinic supported by its own Cat Taxi service. In 2024, we have launched in-house training programs for Sri Lanka Veterinary professionals. 

We seek a passionate, dynamic, and experienced Head of Fundraising to join our UK team in supporting this vital work and our expansion plans to help even more dogs and cats across Sri Lanka.

Position: Head of Fundraising (Remote Working)

Responsible to: CEO

Location: Remote

Role Type: Full-time - 35 hours per week 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive digital fundraising strategy to support Dogstar Foundation’s mission and growth objectives.

• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with donors and key stakeholders through digital platforms.

• Utilise data analytics to drive fundraising strategies and optimise digital campaigns for maximum impact.

• Led the digital fundraising team, setting clear objectives and monitoring progress towards achieving fundraising targets.

• Ensure a seamless donor experience across all digital channels, fostering long-term engagement and support.

• Keep abreast of digital fundraising trends and technologies, adapting strategies to remain competitive and innovative.

• Align fundraising campaigns with broader organisational messaging and branding.

• Prepare and manage the fundraising budget, allocating resources efficiently to maximise returns.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior fundraising role, with a strong background in digital fundraising strategies and campaigns.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful fundraising strategies that meet or exceed targets.

• Excellent understanding of digital marketing tools and platforms, including social media, email marketing, and online donation systems.

• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a remote team towards achieving fundraising goals.

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the capacity to engage effectively with donors, stakeholders, and team members remotely.

• Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.

• Attend 1-2 face-to-face team meetings in London yearly 

• A passion for animal welfare and a commitment to the aims of Dogstar Foundation.

Benefits:

• Nest Pension 

• Flexible working hours in a fully remote environment.

• Holiday Entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays. This increases by one day per year for the first five years.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth within a globally recognised non-profit organisation.

• Being part of a dedicated team that makes a tangible difference in the lives of dogs and cats.