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Mind Partners is an executive search firm with offices in London, Paris and New York. We specialise in retained headhunting for executives, senior management, and experts. We are partnering with Fondation de France to appoint their Executive Director for the UK. Fondation de France UK is a newly established British organisation seeking an Executive Director (ED) to join the London-based organisation. This role offers the opportunity to support a dynamic Board of Directors and to liaise and coordinate directly with the Fondation de France international team based in Paris. Focusing on launching the new structure’s activities as a first step, the ED has a broad range of leadership and oversight responsibilities.Responsibilities

Lead the development of the growth strategy, including increasing the number of grantees, the amount of donations, and the number of donations.Implement strategic decisions and follow-up actions decided by the Board.Grant administration and charity advisoryHandle the processing of donations made to the grantees.Provide ad-hoc advice for potential charity partners and act as a trusted intermediary.Communication and public relationsServe as an external face for the Foundation’s stakeholders, the media, and the public, and manage the promotion of the organisation.Initiate and foster partnerships with the philanthropy sector (grant-making foundations and other affinity organisations).Organise charity events, such as an annual Gala.Donor relations and stewardshipManage and cultivate strategic relationships with key donors.Be identified as the reference on funding for French and Franco-British charity projects.Required education/skills/experience/training

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.Previous experience in a leadership role. 5+ years of experience preferred.An appropriate advanced degree is desirable.Fluency in both English and French.Willingness to travel in the UK and to France (up to 25% of the time).Strong aptitude for verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship development.Additional information

Location: LondonSeniority level

DirectorEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Public Relations, Marketing, and Business DevelopmentWe’re keeping the focus on the role and removing unrelated postings.

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