Head of Fundraising

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Founder / CEO, Electric Sheep | Author 'The Moral Marketplace' | Treasurer at Rethink Priorities | Director Compost London

Company Description

Electric Sheep is dedicated to fostering AI that protects people, planet and animals. Through our programs in learning, coding, mentorship, and incubation - including the global Code for Compassion hackathon series and our purpose built 6000 sq foot accelerator and residential Code for Compassion Campus in Bengaluru, we empower impactful individuals and organizations to shape ethical and sustainable AI solutions. We work hand in glove with our technical partners Open Paws to deliver AI that makes a difference.

www.electricsheep.is

Role Description

This is a remote contract position for a Fundraising professional - though you are very welcome to attend one of our offices. The Head of Fundraising will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies, managing planned and annual giving initiatives, identifying potential donors through prospect research, and cultivating relationships with philanthropists and organizations, focussing on the US and EU, across our AI for impact initiatives. This role includes devising innovative approaches to achieve fundraising targets and collaborating with internal teams at Electric Sheep, Open Paws and at our joint venture Code for Compassion International Campuses to ensure donor engagement and satisfaction.

Qualifications

Experience in Planned Giving, Philanthropy, and annual fundraising strategies

Proficiency in Fundraising and Prospect Research to identify and approach potential donors effectively

Strong networking and relationship-management skills with donors and stakeholders

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals

Some impact investment experience including comfort with engaging with impact investor donors would be beneficial

Excellent written, quantitative and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting - being based in SF is not necessarily required!

Familiarity with fundraising tools and donor management systems is a plus

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Other

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

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