Overview
Leads strategic Resource Mobilization from public and private donors to drive sustainable funding growth for the Country Office, advancing the transition toward a domestically anchored funding model.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads strategic Resource Mobilization from public and private donors.
- Aligns funding with the Country Strategic Plan (CSP).
- Cultivates strong donor and partner relationships.
- Identifies Resource Mobilization opportunities domestically and internationally.
- Manages associated risks.
- Ensures capacity building of the Resource Mobilization & Award Management team.
- Facilitates cross-departmental coordination.
- Oversees implementation of the Resource Mobilization Protocol.
- Maximizes the impact of growth-related income.
- Advises on the formation of strategic programming consortia.
- Guides analysis of potential partners.
- Spearheads identification and cultivation of new funding streams and strategic alliances.
- Drives development of domestic resource mobilization infrastructure.
- Establishes and manages cultivation pipelines and long-term stewardship models for HNWIs and family foundations.
- Serves as the focal point for strategic outreach and collaboration with major Chinese institutions.
- Develops and curates a deep knowledge base on the partnership ecosystem.
- Refines partnership models and resource mobilization tactics.
- Contributes to targeted advocacy and communications strategies.
- Supports the Country Director in building strong relationships and securing funding partnerships.
- Engages on a strategic basis with institutional donors.
- Cultivates and leverages a high-level network.
- Represents Save the Children with key institutional, corporate, foundation, and other donors.
- Develops and executes a stakeholder engagement plan.
- Establishes and drives revenue mix targets.
- Leads investment planning for domestic resource mobilization infrastructure.
- Integrates revenue mix targets, risk mitigation measures, and infrastructure investments into the overarching Country Funding Strategy.
- Serves as the strategic owner of the award management framework.
- Directs the formulation and execution of an integrated communications, media, and brand strategy.
- Oversees the development of strategic communication assets.
- Ensures adherence to brand and communication guidelines.
- Designs and leads high-visibility initiatives and events.
Required Experience
- 10+ years as a development professional.
- 7+ years of demonstrated experience building domestic philanthropic income streams in China or a comparable market.
- Proven track record of engaging HNWIs and family offices, and securing funding from institutional donors, corporations, and foundations.
- Demonstrated experience in managing brand positioning within regulated environments.
- Proven ability to develop strategic alliances and mobilize external resources.
- Strong knowledge of current trends in Chinese charitable giving.
- Strong commercial business acumen and risk management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues through critical thinking and analysis.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including influencing, negotiation, and coaching.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute constructively as a member of a senior management team beyond the resource mobilization remit.
- A high degree of flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing needs, including willingness to adjust work practices and travel at short notice during emergencies.
Qualifications
• Relevant Master's degree or equivalent professional experience.
