Head of Fundraising and Development

The International Science Council (ISC) is seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Fundraising and Development to lead our income generation efforts and secure the future of the global voice for science. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying opportunities and nurturing relationships with donors and other funders, and strategizing with the ISC leadership and secretariat to turn organizational ambition into funded reality.

Key areas of responsibility

• Strategic growth: Design and coordinate a multi-year income generation strategy to diversify the Council’s funding base.
• Prospecting: Map and target foundations, corporate partners, national and international science funders and agencies that align with the ISC’s mission.
• Relationship management: Actively cultivate and manage relationships, including among philanthropic organizations, the ISC membership and other stakeholders.
• Proposal leadership: Work closely with the ISC secretariat to draft compelling, high-impact proposals and cases for support.

Qualifications, knowledge & experience

Required

• Six to eight years of experience in income generation with a history of securing high value grants or partnerships.
• Background in philanthropic or corporate partnerships.
• A demonstrated approach to strategic, long-term fundraising and business planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, with the ability to translate science ideas into donor value with ease and precision.
• Experience working with international stakeholders and/or multilateral organizations.
• Experience with customer relationship management software.
• Networking in high value funding and development environments.

Desirable

• Experience with other forms of fundraising and income generation e.g. institutional grants, impact investing, crowdfunding.
• Working knowledge of French or other languages.
• Familiarity with the global science landscape and/or the global science-policy landscape, or a background in science.