About the Role
About the Role:
You will lead foundation fundraising efforts, cultivating and securing gifts of $10,000+ from foundations, while managing relationships and expanding the donor base. You'll create strategic proposals, reports, and touchpoints to engage and inform partners. Success will depend on effectively summarizing global programme information, maintaining accurate donor records, and tracking progress in Salesforce. Reporting to the US Director of Philanthropy, you'll work with a supportive team of three in the US, and a broader team of 12 in the UK and Europe.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you'll need a strong track record in securing and managing six-figure foundation grants, creativity in crafting proposals, and proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail will help you manage complex information and produce high-quality communications.
Thriving in this role will also depend on your ability to secure gifts from new, as yet unidentified prospects and maximizing the support of our Global Senior Prospect Research Manager. A strong entrepreneurial drive and self-motivation are crucial, as the role requires a proactive approach to identifying and cultivating new funding opportunities. Your passion for animal welfare and environmental issues will fuel your success.
About the Organisation
Compassion in World Farming was founded in 1967 by a British farmer horrified by the development of intensive factory farming. Compassion has since become one of the leading farmed animal welfare advocates. In 2012, we established Compassion in World Farming, Inc. to focus on making positive change for farmed animals in the US, the epicentre of modern industrial agriculture.
Our global 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 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 (UK), with team members in 14 countries including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels.