Appointment of Head of Development Elders... · qualifications in Marketing, Business Administration, Fundraising or a related field would be a distinct asset. • Must be willing

Appointment of

Head of DevelopmentApril 2016

Do you hope for a world in which there is universal respect

for human rights; in which poverty has been eliminated; in

which people are free from fear and oppression and are able

to fulfil their true potential?

A group of independent leaders brought together by Nelson

Mandela and chaired by Kofi Annan, The Elders use their

collective experience and global influence to promote peace,

justice and human rights. They support courage where there

is fear, foster agreement where there is conflict, and inspire

hope where there is despair.

We are currently seeking an exceptional Head of

Development to lead on developing and delivering a funding

model and strategy aimed at diversifying and maximising

potential donor income to ensure the long-term

sustainability of the organisation.

You will be a proven ethical leader with a passion for peace,

justice and human rights worldwide and will demonstrate a

strong commitment to ethical leadership and the vision,

mission and values of The Elders. You will have significant

experience of working at a senior level and a track record of

developing and implementing fundraising strategies and of

achieving funding targets. In addition, you will be able to

demonstrate experience of securing major gifts, ensuring

donor care, preparing grant applications and impact

reporting. You will be a strategic thinker have excellent

stakeholder management, negotiating, interpersonal and

diplomatic skills as well as the ability to network and

influence at the highest levels. The small Secretariat

represents a close knit team and therefore flexibility and

interoperability are key.

If you identify with the vision, mission and core values of

The Elders, and can demonstrate the relevant experience

and skills, then this is the role for you. We very much look

forward to hearing from you.

Dear Candidate,

Introduction

Cover: Desmond Tutu, Hina Jilani, Gro Harlem Brundtland and Kofi Annan discuss ethical leadership with moderator Redi Tlhabi of Al Jazeera. Credit: Jeff Moore

Head of Development 2

Role description

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Director

of Finance and Corporate Services, the successful

candidate will maintain and strengthen long-term

partnerships with existing major donors on our

Advisory Council; build and deliver a pipeline of

new major donors; and develop and implement a

systematic fund-raising strategy to realise new

funding from high-net-worth individuals as well as

private family and charitable foundations.

Key responsibilities will include:

Fundraising

• Developing and delivering a Major Donor funding

strategy to ensure the financial stability of the

organisation over the coming decade.

• Building and nurturing a small but highly-powered

network of individuals based around the world, in

different markets, who will work pro bono with the

London Secretariat to open doors to major

philanthropist and philanthropic organisations in

tune with the work of The Elders.

• Developing strategies for multiple-tier fundraising

initiatives, including smaller gifts and shorter term

funding from foundations and others, capable of

ensuring the organisation’s long-term success.

• Together with the Chief Executive Officer and

Programme Director, developing a programmatic

approach to seeking funding.

• Organising donor-related events and creating other

tools to build new relationships and strengthen

existing ones.

• Based on solid preparatory research on appropriate

target organisations, overseeing grant and other

funding applications.

The Elders at the People’s Climate March in New York. Credit: Neville Elder


Role description continued

Donor Care

• Working with the Chief Executive Officer and other

relevant members of the Secretariat Team, plan and

implement a major annual event for existing funders

together with the Elders, possibly linked to their

regular board meeting, and work to successfully

assimilate new members of the donors’ co-ordination

body, the Advisory Council.

• Building relationships with Advisory Council

members and their organisations, looking to

leverage their expertise and networks.

• Maintaining and exploring shared priorities

with funders exploring opportunities for

partnerships with, and additional funding from,

donor organisations, in liaison with the Chief

Executive Officer.

• Nurturing and closely accompanying new donors to

The Elders, helping to ensure an alignment of

interests and values, so as to build a good long-term

‘fit’, and maximising the value of the relationships to

both sides.

• Developing a database of prospective donors to

track ‘pipeline’ status and projections, ensuring that

each prospect has an appropriate communications

and relationship-management programme in place.

• Developing donor reporting, including adding

emphasis on impact and achievements.

• Overseeing the reporting for donors including

acknowledging receipt of funds and quarterly

reporting; contributing to content for the bi-annual

board meeting, annual board meetings and the

Annual Report.

• Developing customised reporting for donors based

on their particular needs and priorities.

General

• Representing The Elders at public events involving

existing or potential donors as well as other

interested audiences.

• Providing regular funding updates to the Chief

Executive Officer and the Executive Committee.

• Undertaking special projects or other tasks as

required or requested by the Chief Executive Officer.

• Provide regular funding updates to the Chief

Executive Officer and the Executive Committee.


Person specification

Key competencies will include:

• The successful candidate will have 10-15 years’

experience working in senior level roles in securing

major gifts from private family and other charitable

foundations and high-net-worth individuals.

• A proven track record in securing philanthropic gifts

worth over the equivalent of US $500,000.

• Experience of liaising with social and business

entrepreneurs, venture philanthropy, philanthropic

advisory services or similar, including identification

of likely partner organisations.

• A proven track record of developing and

implementing a fundraising strategy and achieving

funding targets.

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

• Superior negotiating skills and the ability to network

and influence at the highest levels, while juggling

competing priorities and delivering to deadlines.

• Experience of donor care, grant application

preparation and impact reporting in a political

advocacy and campaigning organisation.

• Bachelor level degree in combination with relevant

experience. Advanced degree or specialist

qualifications in Marketing, Business Administration,

Fundraising or a related field would be a distinct asset.

• Must be willing and able to regularly travel

internationally.

• Must be willing to ‘roll up your sleeves’ as part of a

small team.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills in

English required – advanced verbal and written

skills in another major language, including French,

Arabic and Chinese, desirable.

Kofi Annan speaks with a group of young people from across Africa in Johannesburg. Credit: Benny Gool


“The Elders can speak freely and boldly, working both

publicly and behind the scenes. They will support

courage where there is fear, foster agreement where

there is conflict and inspire hope where there is

despair.” – Nelson Mandela, 2007.

Our vision is a world where people live in peace,

conscious of their common humanity and their

shared responsibilities for each other, for the planet

and for future generations. We see a world in which

there is universal respect for human rights; in which

poverty has been eliminated; in which people are free

from fear and oppression and are able to fulfil their

true potential.

Our mission is to use our independence, collective

experience and influence to work for peace, poverty

eradication, a sustainable planet, justice and human

rights worldwide. Working both publicly and through

private diplomacy, we will engage with global leaders

and civil society at all levels to resolve conflict and

address its root causes, to challenge injustice, and to

promote ethical leadership and good governance.

The Elders are a group of independent leaders,

brought together by Nelson Mandela in 2007, who use

their collective experience and influence for peace,

justice and human rights worldwide.

Working both publicly and through private diplomacy,

The Elders engage with global leaders and civil society

to help resolve conflict and address its root causes,

to challenge injustice, to promote good governance,

and to inspire ethical leadership.

Independent and freed from the constraints of office,

The Elders can draw on their experience of leading

positive change in their own countries and

internationally. They know that conflict and injustice

can only be resolved through dialogue and listening to

those most directly involved. They are committed to

empowering the voiceless and the marginalised,

especially women and young people.

Since 2007, The Elders have worked on peace-building

efforts in Côte d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Israel and Palestine, the

Korean Peninsula, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Sudan and

South Sudan, and Zimbabwe. They have also worked

to encourage inclusive and peaceful transitions in

countries affected by change in the Middle East and

North Africa.

The Elders promote sustainable development,

giving priority to climate change and equality for

girls and women.

About The Elders

Graça Machel speaks at the Elders’ press conference on Zimbabwe in Johannesburg. Credit: Henry Brink


ValuesIntegrity

We uphold and promote the highest standards of

integrity in leadership and service, including

honesty, transparency and accountability.

Courage

We have the courage to act boldly with confidence

and conviction, speaking truth to power,

challenging unjust systems and harmful

traditional practices, and promoting peace.

Compassion

We are driven by compassion, care and solidarity

for those suffering conflict, poverty and

oppression. With respect for human dignity, we

seek to empower individuals to claim and protect

their human rights.

About The Elders continued

Lakhdar Brahimi and Jimmy Carter at Chatham House. Credit: Jeff Moore

Equality

Conscious of our common humanity, we believe in

equal rights for all. We work to create fairer, more

just societies, promoting tolerance, inclusiveness

and understanding.

Perseverance

We aim to keep hope alive in protracted and

neglected conflict situations and recognise the

need for perseverance and determination. We take

the long view and strive to ensure the

sustainability and continuity of our work.


Strategic Framework 2014-2017

If The Elders are to seize opportunities and make an

effective contribution to tackling global challenges,

our work must be sharply focused on our core

strengths, and the areas where we can have the

greatest impact.

The Elders have therefore adopted three key goals

with supporting strategies that will form a framework

for the organisation’s activities through t0 2017.o 2017.

Goal One is aimed at inspiring ethical leadership and sound

global governance through broader participation,

equality for girls and women, and more effective

international institutions.

Goal Two details The Elders’ continuing role as peace-builders,

working through private diplomacy and public

advocacy to promote dialogue and reconciliation in

the Middle East and other chronic conflict situations.

Goal Three focuses on eradicating poverty and promoting

sustainable development, through campaigns that

highlight inequality, injustice and the impact of

climate change.

Together, these goals provide a concrete expression

of the values that inspire us. They will serve as our

roadmap as we continue our journey towards the

achievement of The Elders’ vision: a world free from

war and poverty.

A JUST AND INCLUSIVE GLOBAL COMMUNITYINSPIRING ETHICAL LEADERSHIP AND SOUND GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

FREEDOM FROM WANT

ERADICATING POVERTY AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

FREEDOM FROM FEAR

BUILDING PEACE AND TACKLING THE ROOT CAUSES OF CONFLICT


Hina Jilani speaks with students at Sciences Po in Paris. Credit: Pascal Aimar


How do The Elders work?

The Elders is an unusual organisation with a distinct

way of working. The Elders work strategically,

focusing on areas where they are uniquely placed

to make a difference.

This can mean engaging in private advocacy, using

their collective influence to open doors and gain

access to decision-makers. At other times, The Elders

work publicly to promote neglected issues and speak

out against injustice. The group decides collectively

where there is the greatest opportunity to make a real

impact, whether this is:

• opening doors to gain access to decision-makers at

the highest levels;

• listening to everyone, no matter how unpalatable or

unpopular, to promote dialogue;

• providing an independent voice that can speak out,

challenge injustice and break taboos;

• bringing people together to catalyse action and

forge alliances;

• amplifying and supporting the work of people

affected by conflict or working for peace;

• creating space for campaigners and policy makers to

broach difficult issues;

• connecting people with decision-makers, ensuring

the needs of ordinary citizens are always

represented;

• highlighting neglected issues to generate media

coverage and political attention.

The Elders are cautious not to claim all the credit for

making a difference. Much of The Elders’ work is

dedicated to supporting the efforts of other

campaigners and advocates, giving them a platform

to make their voices heard.

The Elders are supported by a small team based in

London, and by the Advisory Council, including

Patrons Sir Richard Branson and Peter Gabriel.

The Elders Foundation’s annual income and

expenditure is around $5 million, including The Elders’

programme initiatives and governance meetings and

the staffing and running costs of the London

Secretariat.

Gro Harlem Brundtland speaks alongside the Youngers and fellow Elders at the Elders+Youngers press conference at Rio+20. Credit: Manoela Ferreira


Examples of our work

Climate changeRecognising the disproportionate impact of climate

change on the poorest and most vulnerable,

The Elders support transformative leadership to

deliver a sustainable, secure and more equitable world

Elders & youngersThe Elders seek to listen to young people and

encourage youth leadership across every area of our

work, from climate change to conflict resolution.

Equality for girls & womenMen and women are born with equal rights. Societies

with greater equality between men and women are

healthier, safer and more prosperous. Equality for girls

and women is a core focus of The Elders’ work.

AfricaThe Elders have engaged with many of the conflicts

that still plague Africa, including South Sudan, Central

African Republic and Burundi. Africa remains a key

part of the Elders’ discussions and concerns.

Middle EastAfter decades of process, there is still no peace.

The Elders support and encourage all parties to the

Israeli-Palestinian conflict who are working for a

lasting and just peace. The Elders also support greater

openness and dialogue between Iran and the

international community, and encourage Iran to play

a stabilising role in the wider Middle East.

MyanmarThe Elders support an inclusive process of political

reform and peace-building in Myanmar, and call on

all parties to strengthen efforts to promote national

reconciliation, ensure human rights for all, and

enhance socio-economic justice.

Gro Harlem Brundtland accompanied by Dr Cynthia Maung at Mae Tao Clinic, Thailand. Credit: Kaung Htet


The Elders

Martti Ahtisaari was President of the Republic of

Finland from 1994 to 2000. A distinguished statesman,

he is also a globally respected diplomat and peace

mediator, who has played a key role in ending

conflicts in Aceh, Kosovo and Northern Ireland.

As a senior diplomat, he helped Namibia to achieve

independence and was made an honorary citizen.

In recognition of “his important efforts on several

continents and over more than three decades to

resolve international conflicts” he was awarded the

Nobel Peace Prize in December 2008. He is Chair of

Crisis Management Initiative (CMI).

Lakhdar Brahimi joined Algeria’s liberation struggle as

a student and later served his country as an

ambassador and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1991

to 1993. In 1989 he brokered the Taif Agreement, which

ended Lebanon’s civil war. He has represented the

United Nations around the world, including in South

Africa, Iraq and Afghanistan. Widely respected as a

‘diplomatic troubleshooter’, he also chaired an

independent panel in 2000 to review United Nations

peacekeeping operations; the resulting ‘Brahimi

Report’ made ground-breaking recommendations

for change. He was most recently the Joint Special

Representative of the United Nations and the League

of Arab States for Syria.

Kofi Annan was the Secretary-General of the United

Nations from 1997 to 2006 and is one of Africa’s most

eminent statesmen. During his term in office UN

member states agreed the Millennium Development

Goals, adopted the doctrine of the Responsibility to

Protect, and placed poverty alleviation, peace, good

governance, and respect for human rights and the rule

of law at the top of the international agenda.

In 2001 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

jointly with the United Nations. He is Chair of the

Kofi Annan Foundation.

Martti Ahtisaari Kofi Annan (Chair)

Lakhdar Brahimi

Ela Bhatt is one of the world’s most remarkable

pioneers in grassroots development. Known as the

‘gentle revolutionary’, she has dedicated her life to

improving the lives of India’s poorest and most

oppressed women workers, guided by Gandhian

principles of self-reliance, simplicity and non-violence.

In 1972, she founded the Self-Employed Women’s

Association (SEWA), now one of India’s biggest trade

unions with more than 1.2 million members.

Ela Bhatt


Gro Harlem Brundtland, a medical doctor, was

Norway’s first woman Prime Minister, serving a total of

ten years as Head of Government between 1981 and

1996. She chaired the World Commission on

Environment and Development – known as the

Brundtland Commission – which articulated the

principle of sustainable development for the first time

at a global level. She was Director-General of the World

Health Organisation from 1998 to 2003, UN Special

Envoy for Climate Change from 2007 to 2010 and, from

2011 to 2012, was a member of the United Nations

Secretary-General’s Global Sustainability Panel.

Fernando Henrique Cardoso, an internationally

acclaimed academic, was President of Brazil from

1995 to 2002. Under his progressive leadership, Brazil

recorded significant reductions in poverty, infant

mortality, and deaths from HIV/AIDS, as well as

near-universal enrolment in primary education and

the resettlement of over 500,000 landless families.

Cardoso is at the forefront of the debate on narcotics

and is convenor of the Global Commission on

Drug Policy. He is Chair of the Instituto Fernando

Henrique Cardoso.

Jimmy Carter was the 39th President of the United

States of America (1977-1981). His achievements

include brokering the Camp David peace accords

between Egypt and Israel, and establishing US

diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of

China. In 1982, he founded The Carter Center which

works to advance peace and health worldwide. He was

awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his “untiring

effort to find peaceful solutions to international

conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights,

and to promote economic and social development.”

Hina Jilani is a pioneering lawyer and internationally

known human rights defender. As an Advocate of the

Supreme Court of Pakistan, she has conducted many

landmark cases setting new human rights standards

in the country. She created Pakistan’s first all-women

law firm and co-founded Pakistan’s first legal aid

centre. She also founded its national Human Rights

Commission and the Women’s Action Forum, a

prominent pressure group at the heart of Pakistan’s

democracy movement. She was the first Special

Representative of the United Nations Secretary-

General on Human Rights Defenders from 2000

to 2008.

Gro Harlem Brundtland (Deputy Chair)

Jimmy Carter Hina Jilani

Fernando Henrique Cardoso

The Elders continued


Graça Machel co-founded The Elders with her husband,

Nelson Mandela. She is a renowned international

advocate for women’s and children’s rights. As Education

Minister in Mozambique’s post-war government, she

oversaw an increase in primary school enrolment from

40 per cent of children in 1975 to over 90 per cent of boys

and 75 per cent of girls by 1989. In 1994, she was

appointed by the UN Secretary-General to assess the

impact of armed conflict on children. Her landmark

report established a new and innovative agenda for the

comprehensive protection of children caught up in war.

Graça Machel is Founder and President of the

Foundation for Community Development (FDC) and

Founder of the Graça Machel Trust.

Mary Robinson was the first woman President of

Ireland (1990-1997) and is a former United Nations High

Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002). A tireless

advocate for justice, she was President of Realising

Rights: The Ethical Globalisation Initiative from 2002

to 2010, and served as UN Special Envoy for the Great

Lakes Region of Africa from 2013 to 2014. In her current

roles as UN Special Envoy for Climate Change and

Chair of the Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate

Justice, she is leading efforts to galvanise political will

for a robust international agreement ahead of the

2015 UN Climate Change Conference in Paris.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu is often described as ‘South

Africa’s moral conscience’ and is a global champion for

human rights. A passionate and compelling speaker,

Tutu took the anti-apartheid struggle to the world.

In his own country, he led thousands of people in

demonstrations, always preaching non-violence.

In 1984 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and

later chaired South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation

Commission to examine apartheid-era crimes.

Ernesto Zedillo was President of Mexico from 1994 to

2000. During his presidency, Mexico made profound

democratic reforms, paving the way for a robust

multi-party system. The country also experienced

strong economic growth and saw a great increase in

social programmes to tackle poverty. Since leaving

office, Ernesto Zedillo has focused on seeking

solutions to some of today’s foremost global

challenges, notably drug policy, nuclear non-proliferation

and development. He is Director of the Center for the

Study of Globalisation at Yale University in the United

States.

Graça Machel

Desmond Tutu (Honorary Elder) Ernesto Zedillo

Mary Robinson

The Elders continued


Sir Richard Branson is Founder and Chairman of the

Virgin Group.

Peter is Co-Founder of the group Genesis with whom he

made seven albums and Founder of the Peter Gabriel

Foundation.

Kathy Calvin is President and Chief Executive Officer of

the United Nations Foundation.

Jeremy Coller is the Chief Investment Officer of Coller

Capital and Founder of The Jeremy Coller Foundation.

Richard Branson

Kathy Bushkin Calvin Jeremy Coller

Peter Gabriel


The Elders Advisory Council

Randy Newcomb is President and CEO of Humanity

United.

Jean is the CEO of Virgin Unite.

Randy Newcomb Jean Oelwang

Pam Omidyar is Founder and Chair of Humanity United

and Founder of the Omidyar Network.

Sally is President and CEO of the Skoll Foundation.

Pam Omidyar Sally Osberg

The Elders Advisory Council continued

Shannon Sedgwick Davis is CEO of the Bridgeway

Foundation.

Jeff Skoll is the Founding President of Ebay and Founder

of the Skoll Foundation.

Marieke van Schaik is managing director of the Dutch

Charity Lotteries.

Amy is the Founder of the Nduna Foundation.

Shannon Sedgwick Davis

Marieke van Schaik Amy Towers

Jeff Skoll

Jeff is the former Chief Development Officer at the

American Red Cross and currently Founder & Principal of

Jeffrey Towers & Associates.

Lulit is a Founder of a healthcare analytics company and

was formerly the Global Director of Epidemiology at

Datamonitor, she is also the Senior Healthcare Advisor to

the J Coller Foundation.

Jeff Towers Lulit Solomon

Mabel van Oranje is the initiator and Chair of Girls Not

Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child Marriage. She

is also co-founder and the Executive Chair of the

European Council on Foreign Relations.

Mabel van Oranje


A girl in Mae La refugee camp on the Thailand-Myanmar border. Credit: Kaung Htet


Appointment process and how to apply

Applicants are asked to provide suitable daytime and

evening telephone numbers and email addresses.


Jimmy Carter with his grandson Hugo Wentzel, 10. Credit: Jeff Moore

Perrett Laver will conduct an executive search process

in parallel with the public advertisement of the role.

Following The Elders thorough review of all applications in

mid-May, longlisted candidates will be invited to

interview with Perrett Laver in early June.

To apply, please upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae

(including comprehensive details of key achievements

and responsibilities) along with a covering letter of

application summarising your motivation for

applying, and addressing the role description,

key competencies and person specification at

www.perrettlaver.com/candidates

The closing date for applications is 9am (BST) on

Wednesday 25 May 2016.

The Elders selection panel will then meet in late June

to decide on a final shortlist of candidates to be

invited to take part in the formal interview process.

These interviews will take place in mid-July in London,

UK where the role is also based. The salary is

competitive with the market rate and negotiable

depending on experience.

Girls listening to the Elders at Jagriti. Credit: Tom Pietrasik

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Appointment of Head of Development Elders... · qualifications in Marketing, Business Administration, Fundraising or a related field would be a distinct asset. • Must be willing