Global Project Lead – Capital Campaign

Job description

12 months full-time, fixed term opportunity

Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 26 independent National/Regional Organisations and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

Greenpeace International (GPI) is looking for a Global Project Lead – Capital Campaign to plan, deliver and drive an ambitious campaign that is key to our global growth strategy, with a focus on major gifts fundraising.

Our Capital Campaign is a complex, collaborative initiative involving multiple National/Regional Organisations (NROs) and departments within the Greenpeace network. A key objective is to strengthen our major gift fundraising capabilities and capacity. Reporting to the Global Growth Committee lead and working closely with the leadership team of the New Ship project, you will lead the delivery of the campaign to drive elements of the work forward and ensure the fundraising and developmental targets are met.

In this role you will:

• Define, manage and drive all aspects of the live phase of the Capital Campaign, initially with a focus on what’s required within the first year, whilst laying the foundations for subsequent years.

• Draw up and manage a budget and make budget requests where new resources are required over time.

• Craft a successful management structure for the work, involving colleagues in GPI, the fundraising community and external consultants/agencies where needed.

• Define objectives and produce plans for all key elements of delivery, including: financial elements; asset development; NRO capability and capacity development; donor advisor board; donor proposals.

• Ensure all these work areas, and others, deliver what’s required on time and to budget.

• Work closely with the New Ship project team to ensure alignment and positive co-working.

• Ensure excellent communications across all stakeholder groups, to sustain enthusiasm and engagement.

• Prepare and present reports against targets to key groups, including the Global Growth Committee.

• Line manage a project manager who will support the coordination elements of the live phase.

For further details about the role, please see the full job description HERE

Job requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Proven success in major gifts and/or foundations fundraising for advocacy related issues.

• Experience in personally soliciting large gifts and working with senior management, board members and programme staff.

• A track record of planning, delivering and evaluating ambitious campaigns or projects (ideally global capital campaigns), with substantial experience at senior level.

• Excellent relationship and team building skills.

• The self-motivation, proactive approach and critical thinking to drive a project to success.

• Experience working with and managing external sites and/or managing vendors.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience in an international and multicultural environment.

• Ability to set priorities, travel internationally and work within deadlines.

• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.

• Willingness to work outside normal working hours if required, due to the international nature of the role.

• Support for and belief in the core aims and values of Greenpeace.

What you can expect:

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also join global communities on several social activities, well-being topics, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

Please visit the careers site here**,** to learn more about working for Greenpeace.

To Apply

If you share our vision, please click 'apply for this job' below, to begin your application.

To apply for this role, we require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via our online application form.

Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. We will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post.

It’s advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at recruitment.int@greenpeace.org. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and can't be submitted via this email.

Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply!

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 8th of January 2023, 23:59 CET