Development & External Engagement Lead, Europe

Development & External Engagement Lead, Europe

Position Summary

To advance Teach For All's 25-year vision, we are seeking a Development & External Engagement Lead, Europe. Reporting to the Head of Region and working closely with the Director of Development and External Relations based in London, as well as with Teach For All's Global Development Team, the Lead will help to build a sustainable funding pipeline, deepen external engagement, and amplify Teach For All's visibility and reach in the European philanthropic ecosystem. This role combines both strategic and operational responsibilities. The successful candidate will be excited to help nurture and expand a community of philanthropists, family foundations, and corporate donors who share our mission to address educational inequities in Europe and globally. The ideal candidate will bring familiarity with philanthropic trends and practices across European markets, strong external communication skills, excellent operational, administrative and coordination skills, as well as judgment and relationship management skills and a proven ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders.

About the Team

This role sits within the Europe Regional Team, an engaged, collaborative group of eight professionals committed to supporting and strengthening Teach For All's network partner organizations in the region. The team values shared learning, curiosity, equity, and long-term impact. As a key member of the regional team, the successful candidate will play a critical role in elevating the profile of Teach For All in Europe. In addition to working closely with the Head of Region and the Director of Development and External Relations, this role will collaborate with colleagues from the Global Development Team, Government and Multilaterals Team, Coaching and Consulting and the Initiatives Team, as well as Public Affairs and senior leaders of our network partner organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Identifying and Cultivating Potential Donors to Teach For All and Network Partners (50%)

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Region, the Director for Development in Europe and the Global Development Team to formulate and execute a robust strategy for building and nurturing a pipeline of Europe-based donors and new prospects.
• In collaboration with the Global Development Team, strategically leverage regional gatherings, events and local connections, as well as close collaboration with network partners CEOs and Heads of Development, to identify new prospects for the region.
• In close collaboration with the Global Development team, establish initial contact and start initial cultivation of new prospects across Continental Europe.
• Support the Head of Region in implementing the overall regional development strategy, prioritizing and sequencing external engagements with a focus on high-impact fundraising and positioning opportunities.
• In collaboration with the Global Development team, draft and tailor concept notes, region-specific proposals and presentations which can be used in conversations with prospects in Europe; this will require a deep understanding of global and regional programmatic priorities.
• Develop and implement a strategy aimed at leveraging internal and external events in the region to position the organization and the work of network partners, ensuring Teach For All is an influential voice among key regional stakeholders, prospective donors and policy makers.
• Take the lead in setting agendas and managing upward communication with the Head of Region and other internal teams to ensure clarity on desired outcomes, aligning efforts with regional and global goals and objectives.

Regional Fundraising Systems and Operations (25%)

Network Partner and Prospective Partners Support (25%)

Qualifications

Additional desirable skills / experiences (not required) :

What Teach For All Offers :

Application Instructions

If this opportunity sounds like the next best step in your career, please submit your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) and a one-page letter of motivation (in English) directly online. Your letter should summarize motivations for your application and how your skills and experience align with the terms of this opportunity. We look forward to learning about you and your passion for ensuring educational opportunity for all!

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

Work authorization

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship, immigration assistance, or support for work permits or residency applications. To be considered, candidates must already possess valid work and residency authorization to work in the country of hire at the time of application.

Compensation

Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on country of hire and prior work experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Travel and Hours

All work is delivered virtually. Up to 10% of travel may be required. Given that we work across different time zones, some non-traditional hours for early or later calls are an expectation of this