Global Head of Individual Philanthropy

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International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Fundraising/ Grant management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Humanitarian & Development Nexus
  • Experience level: 10+ years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: $160,000 USD-$170,000 USD / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Permanent
  • Deadline: 11/11/2025
  • Location: North and Central America
Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR) Health
IPPF is seeking an ambitious, strategic, and experienced fundraising leader to build and grow its emerging global individual giving program. The successful candidate will design and deliver strategies to expand individual giving across diverse donor markets, building a sustainable pipeline of supporters at all levels. The role is based in the United States but its remit is worldwide. The successful candidate will build a team that will help IPPF to design and integrate individual giving strategies across its global community.   


RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Implement IPPF’s first global framework for individual giving, ensuring consistency, best practice, and shared learning across the Federation. 
  • Co-create, develop, and deliver the global strategy for income generation from individuals, ensuring alignment with IPPF’s Strategic Framework. 
  • Design and implement annual and multi-year fundraising plans for individual and major gifts, incorporating planned giving opportunities. 
  • Develop compelling fundraising initiatives that resonate with supporters across diverse philanthropic cultures. 
  • Create opportunities to build a “home” for IPPF supporters worldwide, fostering long-term engagement and loyalty. 
  • Establish clear metrics to evaluate performance and progress against goals across donor markets. 
  • Strategically leverage the senior leadership team, regional directors, and the Board of Trustees to engage and retain major and principal donors. 
  • Use feedback and data analytics to continuously refine strategy and strengthen the case for support globally. 

  • Be accountable for meeting and exceeding annual fundraising targets for individual giving. 
  • Lead the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process for major and principal donors worldwide. 
  • Personally manage a portfolio of six- and seven-figure donors and prospects. 
  • Expand IPPF’s planned giving and legacy fundraising programs in key donor markets, adapting to regional legal and cultural contexts. 

  • Lead the new Individual Giving team, scoping out roles and structures that align with IPPF’s global fundraising strategy. 

  • Partner with communications colleagues in the design of compelling global fundraising campaigns. 
  • Lead donor-facing events and engagements in global hubs to raise IPPF’s profile among philanthropists and key stakeholders. 
  • Position IPPF as a trusted partner for those committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights and justice.


EXPERIENCE

  • Proven success in building and leading individual giving programs at scale, ideally in a multi country context. 
  • Demonstrated ability to design and execute fundraising strategies that deliver significant growth in revenue from individual donors. 
  • Strong track record in cultivating, soliciting, and closing 6- and 7-figure gifts from major donors and  foundations. 
  • Experience in fundraising efforts across decentralized or federated organizations. 
  • Experience managing and motivating diverse teams across geographies, with an emphasis on collaboration and shared success. 

  • Visionary and entrepreneurial, with the ability to set a bold agenda and deliver results in a start up or growth-phase environment. 
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to inspire, influence, and build trust with diverse stakeholders including philanthropists, partners, and colleagues. 
  • Strong analytical and data-driven approach, with the ability to use insights to drive strategy and continuous improvement. 
  • Skilled in cross-cultural communication, with sensitivity to different philanthropic traditions and donor motivations.

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