Global Funding Manager – Human Rights & Philanthropy

Are you a highly skilled and proactive Global Funding Manager? If so, Amnesty International cordially invites a dynamic leader to join our Global Fundraising team. This pivotal remote role, furthermore, offers a truly unique opportunity to make a difference. Indeed, you will contribute significantly to the global human rights movement. To clarify, you will cultivate high-value income streams from trusts, foundations, and major donors across the entire Amnesty Movement. Moreover, you will collaborate closely with Amnesty International Sections and key stakeholders. Subsequently, you will strategically grow funding. Ultimately, this funding directly supports vital local and international human rights programs.

More than just a job, this, in essence, is a chance to build impactful partnerships. Furthermore, you will strengthen fundraising initiatives that truly change lives. Above all, you will champion freedom, justice, and equality as a Global Funding Manager.

About Amnesty International & Why Work Here: A Global Funding Manager’s Opportunity

Amnesty International is a globally recognized, independent organization. We are, first and foremost, dedicated to human rights. For over 60 years, we have, in fact, campaigned for a world where every person enjoys all of their human rights. Our mission, therefore, focuses on thorough research and decisive action. We strive to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights. Additionally, we actively demand justice for those whose rights have been violated.

Working at Amnesty International, consequently, means joining a diverse, global movement. We are firmly committed to creating tangible change. We deeply value fostering an anti-racist, culturally diverse, and inclusive environment. Here, all employees feel valued. They gain a profound sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is paramount. Therefore, we strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified individuals. This, by the way, includes those regardless of background, underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals, and those with disabilities. We firmly believe that diverse voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences, and knowledge, working together, enable us to better tackle today’s global human rights challenges. For a Global Funding Manager, this environment fosters maximum impact.

You will gain unparalleled experience in international philanthropy. Moreover, you will work on critical global issues. This role, in particular, directly impacts human rights worldwide. We offer an environment that values continuous learning. It actively promotes collaborative problem-solving and a shared passion for justice. To learn more about our comprehensive commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please visit Amnesty International’s official policy on Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities for This Global Funding Manager Role

As a Global Funding Manager, your main responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing a robust pipeline of major donors and trust/foundation prospects globally. Specifically, your focus will be on securing six-to-seven figure, multi-year commitments.
• Collaborating closely with Amnesty International Sections. Crafting compelling co-funding proposals for international and regional human rights programs.
• Cultivating and stewarding long-term relationships with key philanthropic stakeholders and funding partners. This, in turn, ensures sustained engagement and support crucial for a successful Funding Manager.
• Providing expert strategic guidance on emerging donor trends. Offering advice on ethical fundraising practices and compliance with diverse funding requirements.
• Partnering with Amnesty’s fundraising teams in priority markets. Identifying and unlocking philanthropic potential. As a result, fostering significant growth in grant income.
• Leading and supporting comprehensive grant management systems. This, for instance, encompasses budgeting, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Delivering tailored support and mentorship to Amnesty Sections. This, consequently, strengthens their high-value fundraising capacity and expertise.
• Overseeing all high-value Fundraising Investment Fund (FIF) grants across assigned regions. Drive the strategic and effective utilization of investment resources. This is a core function for any effective Funding Manager.

Skills and Experience Required for a Global Funding Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced professional with:

• Proven success in securing large-scale restricted funding or major gifts (exceeding £1M+). A demonstrable track record of achieving ambitious income targets is, furthermore, absolutely essential for a Global Funding Manager.
• Extensive experience in building and stewarding donor relationships. This should ideally be within an international NGO or social enterprise context.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the global philanthropic landscape. Possess, moreover, a strong ability to identify and cultivate new funding opportunities effectively.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. These are, indeed, crucial for producing highly persuasive funding proposals and insightful donor reports.
• Advanced project planning and budgeting capabilities. You must be able to manage complex stakeholder inputs. Additionally, you will ensure stringent donor compliance requirements.
• A strong ability to work collaboratively across diverse regions, cultures, and functions. This, ultimately, supports movement-wide fundraising growth.
• Experience in emergency fundraising will be considered a significant advantage for this Funding Manager position.
• Furthermore, willingness to travel up to 10% of the time is required.

What We Hope You Will Do Next

If you are talented and passionate about human rights, we strongly encourage you to apply. Use your skills, knowledge, and experience to contribute to a world-changing mission.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy BEFORE the advertised closing date. This may occur, for instance, due to an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities. Therefore, we recommend you apply as soon as you are interested.

Apply now on the Amnesty International website: https://careers.amnesty.org/jobs/vacancy/funding-manager-4072/4100/description/