CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
WASHINGTON, DC
http://www.fundtoendslavery.org/
ORGANIZATION
36 million people in every country in the world are affected by slavery. Whether it is in forced labor, debt
bondage, trafficking in persons, forced or servile marriage, or sale and exploitation of children, modern
slavery exists, and the efforts to combat it have been underfunded and uncoordinated. The Global Fund
to End Slavery (the Fund) is being launched this year to remedy the situation. Starting with a core team in
Washington, DC, the Fund with $5 million in start-up funding, is seeking to leverage a $250 million
challenge grant to meet its core objectives:
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Dramatically Escalate the Resources Available to Combat Modern Slavery
The International Labour Organisation estimates that modern slavery generates US$150 billion in
criminal profits annually, yet the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
(OECD) spends only US$124 million each year to combat the problem. The Fund seeks to
remedy this mismatch and increase global spending to the level required to eliminate slavery.
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Country Engagement
To ensure a comprehensive approach, the Fund will work with each country to develop its own
Costed National Plan (CNP) to end slavery. Each CNP will include prioritization of proven
strategies, assignment of responsibilities, costs, and timelines for implementation. National
Councils of local leaders will drive efforts to conclude CNPs. The Fund will provide incentive
payments for implementing projects outlined in the agreed CNPs. A prerequisite for funding will
be agreement to robust monitoring and impact evaluation.
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Global Coordination
While each country has a unique set of challenges and requires a customized approach to
eliminate slavery from within its borders, slavery is a global problem that often crosses
international borders. The Fund will address this by providing coordination at a country and global
level.
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Monitoring and Evaluation
Here to date, most anti-slavery funding has been directed towards programs with very little
emphasis on monitoring and evaluation. By driving robust monitoring and impact evaluation, the
Fund will ensure targeted investment in the most effective practices and programs. This will be
accomplished via a state of the art system of standardized metrics to measure impact and
effectiveness.
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Business Engagement
The Fund will engage businesses to match government contributions and to proactively examine
and manage supply chains to minimize exposure to slavery. The Fund will develop a Global Data
Platform to collect and share data and analysis between partners and a Proven Practices
Platform to inform future strategy and programming.
OPPORTUNITY
The Fund seeks a Chief Development Officer (CDO) with extraordinary talent, passion, and commitment
to establish and implement a comprehensive revenue strategy. Working closely with the CEO and fellow
members of the Fund’s executive team, the CDO will design and execute a development strategy to raise
$1.5 billion fund within seven years. S/he will ensure that development, marketing, and communications
strategies align and drive towards the ultimate goal of eradicating slavery. We anticipate that the sources
of funds will be evenly split from governments and foundations.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
The CDO will report to the CEO in a matrixed and highly collaborative environment. The CDO will build
out his/her team as necessary but must be willing to do the work him/herself.
PRIORITIES
Government Funding: The CDO will be instrumental in structuring and closing multi-million US dollar
funding arrangements with a variety of foreign governments.
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Donor and Partner Cultivation: The Chief Development Officer will have a particular expertise for
developing one-on-one relationships with new potential funding partners in the US$10 million+ per year
gift range. The Chief Development Officer will establish a base of supporters at the seven-figure level,
including high net worth individuals, corporate supporters, foundations, and association partners.
Design and Execution of a Multi-Year Development Plan: The Chief Development Officer will establish
a strategic development plan with measurable goals and execute against the plan and adjust as
necessary. Additionally, s/he must tailor donor communications to connect effectively with prospects and
donors.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
50% plus domestic and international travel, as needed.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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Minimum of 15+ years of development experience with a proven track record of securing sevenfigure, multi-year commitments from a variety of funding sources, with particular emphasis on
government and foundation funding.
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Experience leading a US$100+ million per year development effort with innovative stewardship
strategies and best in class systems in an international landscape.
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Has international networks among foundations, major donors, governments, and social investors in
related sectors, including health and human rights; experience negotiating and securing financial
commitments from foreign governments.
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Effectiveness in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth work environment; startup experience is a plus.
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Self-directed, resourceful, candid, and assertive contributor with proven success.
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Excellent project and process management skills generating impressive results.
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Knows how to use technology to engage constituents and smartly deploy communications.
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Gets up to speed quickly on policy and complex program offerings.
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Knows how to build a world-class fundraising and/or business development plan; can use the
strengths of the team to advance the mission.
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Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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Passionate commitment to and drive towards the Fund’s mission, vision, and strategic direction.
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Thrives in a high-energy environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
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High tolerance for ambiguity and comfortable in a start-up environment.
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Confident and intelligent speaker with excellent written communication skills.
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Poised with ambassadorial-like gravitas to deal with world leaders, high net worth individuals, and
foundations.
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Strategic thinker who has the ability to make decisions with a limited amount of data.
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Ambitious and resilient with the entrepreneurial spirit and business know-how to create, rigorously
test, and implement new ideas.
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
COMPENSATION
Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for
this position. All inquiries, nominations, and applications are to be directed to the Fund’s search firm, The
Dubrof Group, at [email protected]. Applications should include a letter of interest and resume
in MSWORD. Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of the opportunity. NO PHONE
CALLS PLEASE. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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