Department Manager: Communications and Fundraising

Department Manager: Communications and Fundraising - Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation

Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation (Blue Dragon) is on a mission to end human trafficking. We believe that every child deserves exceptional care and a chance to thrive. Blue Dragon kids are street kids, children with disabilities, and young people who have been trafficked. After rescuing children from danger and slavery, we reunite them with their family and provide all the services needed for recovery and growth while advocating for improvements to policy and law.  The Communications and Fundraising team ensures the success of Blue Dragon’s work through fundraising, communications and marketing, and by maintaining our excellent reputation with donors, sponsors and the wider community. 

Learn more about us at www.bluedragon.org.

This is a rare opportunity for a key position within Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation. We are recruiting a new Department Manager: Communications and Fundraising to lead a dynamic, professional department responsible for campaigns, appeals, sponsorship, business partnerships, grants and reporting, digital communications, and other aspects of our engagement with the global community.

The department operates as a network of collaborative teams, each with their own coordinator. Outstanding communication and teamwork skills are essential for all staff members. The Department Manager requires the skill to bring the teams together, bringing out the best in each person and fostering a culture of collective leadership.

A detailed job description can be found <here>.

We are seeking Expression of Interest (EOI) from suitably experienced applicants who have a strong background in nonprofit fundraising and/or communications; have an excellent track record in leadership; and are looking to make their mark on the world. A high degree of flexibility and a willingness to learn are essential.

Your EOI should be a maximum of 2 pages and tell us:

• A brief summary of your employment history;
• Why you are suitable for this role;
• Why you are interested in joining Blue Dragon;
• Your leadership philosophy (what do you see as ‘good leadership’?) and experience.

Candidates are invited to send a CV, an Expression of Interest and 2 professional referees we may contact to [email protected]. There is no deadline but applications will be reviewed and responded to as they are received.