Global Chief Philanthropy Officer
4 weeks ago
About Magic Bus:
Magic Bus has transformed the lives of nearly 4 million at-risk children and youth across Asia to end the inherent cycle of poverty. This year alone, we will support 2 million children and youth, placing nearly 200,000 participants in sustainable jobs.
As one of the largest poverty alleviation initiatives in Asia, we are immensely proud of our nearly 6,000 trained youth leaders and 3,500 full-time employees. As we celebrate 25 years of impactful work, Magic Bus is poised to expand our reach, aiming to support 5 million children and youth annually across Asia. Our growth is fueled by the generosity of benefactors such as MacKenzie Scott and Google.org. For the experienced NGO leader, this is an opportunity to change the future of millions of children. Learn more at www.magicbususa.org
Overview:
The Global Chief Philanthropy Officer (GCPO) is a senior executive responsible for leading and managing philanthropic initiatives on a global scale within an organization. This role requires strategic vision, leadership, and a deep commitment to social impact. The GCPO works closely with executive leadership, board members, donors, and world-class partners to develop and execute philanthropic strategies that align with the organization's mission and values. The Global Chief Philanthropy Officer plays a pivotal role in driving social change and making a positive impact on communities around the world.
This position will be in-person either in San Francisco, Houston or New York City with considerable international travel and offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to shape the future of philanthropy and advance the organization's mission of creating a better world for all.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy Development: Lead the global initiative to transition the organization to a Matrix structure whereby enhanced collaboration among shared roles across geographic locations allow teams to be assembled based on specific project needs; drawing from subject matter expertise globally leveraging efficiencies and ensuring that each resource is utilized effectively to advance the organizations mission. This will include building or enhancing existing teams in USA, UK, Dubai, India and Singapore.
This position will lead the philanthropy team to focus on collections from High Net-Worth individuals, family offices and events. Leverage previous experience as a senior executive in the NGO space to develop comprehensive strategies aligned with the organization's mission, goals, and values. Identify emerging trends, issues, and opportunities in the philanthropic landscape. Our goals include a doubling of revenue through enhanced investments and new investors.
Leadership and Team Management: Provide leadership and direction to the philanthropy team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Builds and fosters a high-performing team culture focused on innovation, collaboration, and impact, holding team accountable for KPIs and successful goal achievement.
Partnership and Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including high network individuals, family offices, foundations, government agencies, NGOs. Collaborates with internal and external partners to leverage resources and maximize impact.
Resource Mobilization: Leads efforts to secure philanthropic funding through major gifts, grants, and other sources. Develops and implements fundraising strategies to support philanthropic initiatives and organizational priorities.
Impact Measurement and Reporting: Establishes metrics and evaluation frameworks to measure the impact of philanthropic investments. Provides regular reports to stakeholders on the effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
Ethics and Compliance: Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and ethical standards governing philanthropic activities. Maintains transparency and accountability in all philanthropic endeavors.
Advocacy and Thought Leadership: Represents the organization in public forums, conferences, and events related to philanthropy and social impact. Advocates for policy changes and systemic solutions to address key social issues.
Risk Management: Identifies and mitigates risks associated with philanthropic investments and partnerships. Develops contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges or setbacks.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, business administration, social sciences). Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPA, MSW) preferred.
- Proven track record of leadership in philanthropy, fundraising, or related fields, with at least 10 years of experience in progressively senior roles.
- Deep understanding of cultural nuances, practices and values of eastern culture.
- Well versed in evolving philanthropic trends, best practices, and ethical principles.
- Strong strategic planning and analytical skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build consensus and inspire others.
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate and steward relationships with diverse stakeholders, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners, and community leaders.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of philanthropic work.
- Experience working in a global or multicultural environment is highly desirable.
- Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification or equivalent is a plus.
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