Teach For Pakistan
Job Description
Director, Fundraising
Position Title:
Function:
Start Date:
Director, Fundraising
Fundraising
July, 2015
Reporting To:
Location:
Chief Executive Officer
Karachi
Position Summary:
The Director, Fundraising will lead Teach For Pakistan’s fundraising efforts. The Director will be responsible
for the planning as well as execution of a fundraising map, this includes setting targets, building and
managing donor pipelines, and developing customized pitches and strategies. The Director will lead meeting
with senior executives, independently cultivate senior relationships and participate in strategizing, managing
and executing external and donor relations for Teach For Pakistan in order to create an influencing
environment for Fellows and Alumni.
The Director Fundraising role is best suited for someone who is driven by goal orientation, has a growth
mind-set; strong in relationship building and deeply passionate about creating educational equity.
About Teach For Pakistan:
Teach For Pakistan is a leadership development Fellowship for outstanding graduates and young
professionals who commit two years to social change, transforming academic outcomes and life paths of
students in under-resourced schools. Upon completing their two-year commitment, Fellows graduate to
become Alumni, skilled and aware leaders of educational equity. In 2011, Teach For Pakistan inducted its first
cohort of 17 Fellows placing them in Karachi’s poorest classrooms. In 2014, Teach For Pakistan has 49
Alumni who have completed the Fellowship, and 65 Fellows in classrooms across Karachi and Lahore. Teach
For Pakistan is an initiative of the Aman Foundation and a partner of the international Teach For All network.
Responsibilities:
Strategize and Execute Fundraising Map and Stewardship Strategies
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Analyze historical and market data to set ambitious yet feasible revenue, conversion, donor quantity and
retention goals for the next year
Set interim benchmarks and monitor progress by donor segments
Strategically build and manage donor portfolios by mapping path to goal and design and implement
engagement plans by each segment
Develop and execute pitches, strategies and tactical plans to achieve goals for different donor segments
Regularly assess progress to goals, identifying what is driving and impeding progress, developing
solutions to address gaps, and adjusting course as necessary
Leverage the CEO and City Manager in cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors through external
meetings, events and correspondence and ensuring the team prepares/supports them to execute
Support the CEO in advisory board management and correspond with advisory board members as needed
Cultivate Teach For Pakistan Fundraising Engagements
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Own the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of donors identified in the fundraising
strategy through external meetings, events, and correspondence. Deploy CEO/City Manager as required.
Create and execute the strategic and operating plans, ensuring that the organization maximizes
opportunities, meets its goals, and significantly grows funding while building long-term sustainability.
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Independently conduct excellent and professional donor interactions and communications (i.e., meetings,
events, newsletters, grants)
Develops and maintains strong operations (i.e., donor tracking systems, data management, meeting
preparations and download systems, gift processing)
Develop external communication products for the organization to ensure growth in outreach and funding
relationships
Grant Solicitation and Management
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Scope and write grant proposals, grant budgets, and reports to support operations
Research and create a strategy for connecting with key partners and potential grants
Additional Responsibilities:
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Support Recruitment & Selection cycles as a full time selector
Actively participate and lead at the Teach For Pakistan’s Summer Institute as a full-time staff member. The
Summer Institute is a 6 week, full-time training program designed to give Fellows the foundational
knowledge, skills and mind-sets, they need to become highly effective teachers in challenging
circumstances
Attend recruitment presentations, coffee chats, gatherings that help Teach For Pakistan connect
successfully to other stakeholders in the mission for education equity
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters preferred
A minimum of 6 years of full-time work experience
Past success in relationship management with senior stakeholders on a range of projects
Demonstrated success in managing project teams that engage with external stakeholders and deliver to
tight timescales
Comfortable in creating structures to get things done
Experience working for a fast-paced, results-oriented organisation; experience in entrepreneurial/startup setting preferred
Experience managing high-performing individuals
Experience demonstrating skills of persuasion
Skills and Knowledge:
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Goal oriented
Highly motivated leader who excels in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to make a deep impact
on the education-sector
Embodies a high sense of possibility, relentless pursuit of results and teamwork and collaboration
Exceptional strategic/critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Organizational skills that enable development of an operating plan
Exceptional ability to motivate and lead diverse teams
Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to connect with a wide range of audiences
Willingness to travel and work extended hours and weekends
Growth mind-set
Detail oriented
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please email your (i) resume, (ii) a writing sample, and (iii) cover letter to
[email protected] with a cc to [email protected] clearly stating “Interest
in Director, Fundraising Position” in the subject heading.
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