Head of Fundraising

OrganizationJusoorPosted 10 Oct 2025 Closing date 24 Oct 2025Role Primary Duties And ResponsibilitiesStrategyWork with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to spearhead Jusoor’s fundraising strategy to deliver an annual average of 30% income growth;Establish and monitor funding strategic objectives and KPIs ;Develop department budgets, income projections, work plans and board presentations;Give insights on global fundraising trends and the implications for the organization ;ManagementManage and develop a high performance fundraising team, clearly delineating roles and responsibilities and hiring as needed;Serve as an active member of the Jusoor leadership team, supporting the ED and board with organizational strategy and direction and enhancing operational effectiveness;FundraisingUsing an innovative and proactive approach to business development, maintain a steady pipeline of funding opportunities and develop strategic partnerships that ensure stable income growth and excellence in grant management;Oversee proposal development, including budgeting, in collaboration with technical teams, acting as a critical filter for the prospects in funding opportunities, bids, and philanthropic partnerships;Cultivate, steward and manage key donor relationships in particular major and high net worth donors, build on existing and developing new donorsLead, develop and oversee the legacy / planned giving income stream for the organization;Work with the team to ensure the database of donors, is well maintained and ensure quality, accuracy and confidentiality of donor data;Lead innovative digital fundraising, plan and execute campaigns in collaboration with the communications department;Organize and lead successful fundraising events;Develop, support and coordinate donor visits;Work closely with the board and leadership team to mobilize leads and with the program teams, ensure that partner inputs are solicited and incorporated into the design phase of new projects and proposals wherever possibleOtherReview monthly financial statements and facilitates reconciliation of donor gifts between finance and fundraising data systems and against income projections;Work closely with the Communications team in order to build and deliver effective donor acquisition and retention strategies;Coordinate the due diligence process for all donors and potential partners. Identify specific risk mitigation measures working with other departments as appropriate;Support enhancement and compliance of existing fundraising policies as well as developing new policies as appropriate and continually updating best practice documentation;Represent Jusoor at external events and to external partners and stakeholders;Ensure that staff across the organization are regularly attending and speaking at events and are well prepared to increase Jusoor's visibility among donors and potential partners;EligibilityDemonstrated experience in fundraising, donor relations, or business development, with a track record of personally being responsible of securing major gifts, grants, or partnershipsPassionate about advancing education and opportunities for Syrian children and youthKnowledge of philanthropic trends and donor landscapes in the Middle East, North America, and EuropeFamiliarity with the NGO/nonprofit sector, particularly in education, refugee support, or humanitarian responseAccess to a computer or laptop and high-speed internetExcellent communication skills in English, oral and writtenProficient communication skills in spoken Arabic (fluency in written and spoken Arabic a plus)Strong computer skills, confident using Google Suite and fundraising/CRM platformsAbility to work in a team and capacity to work on own initiativeAbility to work in a multicultural environment with gender-sensitive behavior and attitudesProven ability to handle confidential donor and organizational informationPreferredExisting connections to HNWI in the Levant regionRequired Skills And ExperienceProven success in fundraising leadership, including a track record of securing significant gifts and grants and managing a fundraising team.Visionary thinker with the ability to create and implement innovative fundraising strategies.Skilled in establishing and managing relationships and partnerships with private and institutional donors and other counterpartsDemonstrated ability to lead people effectively; experience in managing people, processes and deadlines to achieve fundraising goalsStrong judgment & discretion, capable of handling confidential informationCan-do spirit and resourceful, able to thrive in fast-paced and ambiguous environmentsKnowledge of novel digital strategies to promote fundraising, experience working cross-departmentally with Communications teams to ensure effective implementation of donor strategy and campaignsAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and reset priorities quickly if neededAbility to work occasional non-standard hours including evening and weekendsAbility to travelDeep Knowledge of the MENA region context and donor ecosystemHow to applySubmit your application including your CV/resume and cover letter by October 24th 2025. Applications that do not follow the above instructions will not be considered. We will review your application and if shortlisted, will invite you for an interview.Job detailsSourceJusoorTypeConsultancyCareer categoryDonor Relations/Grants ManagementYears of experience5-9 yearsShare Share this on Facebook Share this on X Post this on LinkedIn