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CDO - Chief Development Officer - volunteer position at HHP

Human Health Project

About Human Health Project

The purpose of the Human Health Project (HHP) is to get health information and peer-to-peer support from the HHP community around the world in response to Health Topics that are posted. Our goal is to improve access, self-management, equity, and affordability of health care throughout the world. HHP is a nonprofit, noncommercial, volunteer-based organization promoting the health of individuals worldwide as a human right for all.

What's Involved

The Role:

Human Health Project (HHP) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Development Officer (CDO) with strong experience of developing, cultivating and implementing individual fundraising plans. The role will involve working in close collaboration with senior leadership to further develop and implement the organization’s major revenue strategy and targets.

Key Duties:

  • Analyzing current donor trends
  • Developing strategic solutions
  • Executing approved fundraising initiatives - participating in grant-maker research and grant writing, fundraising event planning, and acting as a key liaison to funders.

  • Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain, strengthen, and grow a generous community of major donors by developing a stewardship program through efforts such as major gifts, corporate support, special events, direct mail, and website/email/social media campaigns.
  • Forge and maintain relationships and strategies to build the organization’s visibility, impact, and financial resources.
  • Work closely with senior management to set, drive and deliver annual fundraising goals.
  • Research, develop and deliver a comprehensive private grant calendar.
  • Develop and execute a well-designed stewardship plan for retention, renewal, and growth for all major donors.
  • Cultivate existing relationships that encourage individuals to participate at new and increased levels.
  • Identify staffing needs for the organization’s fundraising success and participate in building this team as a member of the hiring committee.
  • Train and mentor staff on donor relations, and communicate fundraising goals and progress throughout the entire organization.
  • Manage the implementation of the chosen CRM for data and donor management.

  • Key Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher.
  • Management experience.
  • Preferred 5 years of experience in development officer role (experience in animal rescue unnecessary).
  • Proven success in fund development for at least a medium non-profit and experience executing on revenue goals from multiple donor channels.
  • Record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in other fundraising endeavors.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Excellent Communication skills

    Further Information
    Full details about the all our available roles can be found on our website here

    What's required for this position

    Networking,Donor Management, Fundraising,Grant Writing / Research, Public Relations, Management, Fundraising, Skilled conversationalist, Campaign Management, Event planning

    • Business/ HR/ Management
    • Computer/ Web/ ICT
    • Event management/ Fundraising
    • Personable Skills
    • PR/ Marketing/ Market Research
    • Retail/ Customer Service

    Times and commitment required for this role

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    Minimum time commitment: 6 months

    Hours required: 9hrs Weekly

    Other Details

    Location of volunteering opportunity:
    Positions are virtual with team meetings in Dublin and other parts of the country.

    Screening details for this role:

    • Formal Interview
    • Application Form
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:

    • Support/ advice/ recognition
    • Supervision
    • Initial induction and training

    Age restrictions:
    Over 18

    • This opportunity is posted by:
    • Volunteer Centre: Dublin City
    Volunteer Ireland is delighted to acknowledge the support of:
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