The Organisation

The Barbara May Foundation (BMF) was established in 2009 and over the last 14 years has developed trusted relationships, and established and funded operations providing safe birth for thousands of women and babies every year. The Foundation works to address entrenched disadvantage in childbirth, preventing and treating maternal fistula injuries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and sound management to fulfil the organisation’s mission and goals
• Be the face of BMF together with the Medical Director
• Donor engagement and stewardship
• Lead or support fundraising activities including leading the fundraising committee, developing an annual fundraising plan, managing all fundraising events and donor engagement initiatives
• Develop and maintain a strong marketing / communications plan in order to promote effectively all aspects of the Foundation and establish a strong market presence and brand identity
• Lead a small professional team
• Cultivate and maintain strong and sustainable relationships with stakeholders of BMF
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, relevant regulations, ethical standards and reporting requirements
• Maintain the BMF website, continually reviewing to ensure its effectiveness
• Review of management and administrative systems on an ongoing basis

• Oversee the management of BMF's financial resources, budgets, and financial reporting, ensuring transparency, accountability, and compliance with relevant regulations
• Presenting to all Board meetings and meeting regularly with the Board Chair and Medical Director

About you

You are a recognised as a strategic leader with significant experience in fundraising and marketing, preferably in the not-for-profit sector.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Personal values and integrity that are congruent with the values of BMF
• Demonstrated leadership of Philanthropy/Fundraising programs including success in attracting philanthropic donations
• Credibility in working with, presenting to, and leveraging Board and Board Sub-Committees and individual relationships thereof
• Familiarity and experience with a non-profit CRM/database solutions
• Experience in proactively marketing and promoting services through the use of various media channels
• Experience in leading fundraising events
• Outstanding organisational and leadership skills
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and lead a small professional team
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with a track record of building partnerships and collaborations.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated financial acumen and experience in managing budgets, financial reporting, and risk mitigation