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Effective agriculture has the power to change lives. It underpins prosperity, food security and stability the world over. Farm Africa focuses on transforming agriculture and managing natural resources sustainably. We champion a holistic approach that boosts yields, protects the environment and connects smallholder farmers to thriving markets.
We work with different types of farmers in a range of regions. Their local situations vary, but the problems they face are all too familiar: lack of training and technology, inadequate inputs, no finance, vulnerability to climate change and poor links to markets.
We have an ambitious strategy to expand our work over the next five years. We’ll increase our impact. Lift more communities out of poverty. Work with more corporate partners who share our vision. Open up more agricultural markets. Provide more expertise.
We’ll make change happen.
We would like to advise candidates that Farm Africa never asks for payments of any type (registration, training, administrative etc) in relation to any of its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by someone regarding charges in relation to your application for a role with us, please do not issue any payment.
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Current vacancies
Head of Individual Giving
Location: Hybrid: home working / 2 days per week in our London office (with the possibility of occasional overseas travel)
Duration & Hours: One-year fixed term contract, full-time (part-time applications will be considered)
Annual Salary: £58,800
Farm Africa is seeking a passionate and experienced fundraiser to lead our Individual Giving programme during a critical and exciting period for the organisation. As we enter the final stage of our organisational strategy, this is an exciting opportunity to engage new audiences and drive growth in our unrestricted income both on and offline.
Reporting to the Director of External Relations, this varied and hands-on role will lead on all aspects of Individual Giving, including supporter acquisition and retention, legacies, supporter care and database management.
You will be an inspiring leader with excellent communication skills. You will have a proven track record of leading a multi-functional team to deliver successful fundraising campaigns, specifically digital acquisition. You will have experience of managing complex budgets and delivering income targets of £1m+.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a fast-moving organisation that strives to build a resilient rural Africa, where people and the environment thrive.
If this sounds like you, please get in touch!
More information can be found in the job description. To apply, please send a CV and a supporting statement detailing how you meet the person specification to recruitment@farmafrica.org by 9:00 am on Monday 13 May.
Initial interviews for this role are likely to be held week commencing 20 May.
If you have any questions regarding this role, please submit them in writing to recruitment@farmafrica.org.
Note: Farm Africa will not be accepting any applications from third parties and requests that we receive no contact from third parties in respect of this vacancy.
