Organizational and Fundraising Director
Position Overview:
As part of an organizational transition, we are recruiting a new position for an Organizational and Fundraising Director who shares our core values. We are seeking a strategic, innovative and adaptable individual who will bring passion to the role, capitalize on the momentum of recent years, and help carry SSTC forward into a self- sustained Cambodian future.
This mission-driven leader will be responsible for ensuring financial sustainability, spearheading strategic operations, managing a small team including short- and fixed-term positions, working in tandem with the Board of Directors to evolve the organization, and strengthening partnerships with local Cambodian organizations, healthcare providers, government bodies, and educational institutions.
The ideal candidate is an expert in assuming multiple roles; has a proven track record in successful grant awards and fundraising; is able to use resources and connections to deliver high-impact work; welcomes the challenge of strategically growing a small organization; professionally navigates complex professional relationships, including with ministry and healthcare officials; is an approachable and inspiring team leader; is comfortable working independently, with teams and with a variety of stakeholders; and has a track record of collaborative management to ensure organizational excellence.
This is a vital leadership role, as SSTC transitions to a locally led and self-funded Cambodian NGO by late 2026. The initial year of this position is fully funded, which is anticipated to start no later than September/October 2025. From October 2026 onwards, the successful candidate will need to have raised sufficient funds to cover all basic operating costs of the organization (including all staff salaries), plus a minimum target for programs and projects. Fundraising targets, key performance indicators (KPIs) and timelines will be provided during the recruitment process.
See attached Terms of Reference document (ToR) for complete list of benefits
- Mission-Driven Fundraising (approximately 40%): Ensure funding of SSTC’s operations, projects and strategic plans (includes securing grant funding, expanding donor base, managing budget reprojections)
- Strategic Program Oversight & Organizational Leadership (approximately 25 - 30%): Provide dynamic, collaborative leadership to ensure organizational and program success
- Board of Directors Engagement (approximately 5-10%): Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors, to ensure financial and organizational stability, and high-quality delivery of mission driven, strategically aligned projects.
- Financial and Regulatory Oversight & Compliance (approximately 10%). Provide excellent financial stewardship of the organization,
- Stakeholder and External Relations & Advocacy (approximately 15%): Strategically communicate our vision and impact to relevant stakeholders, in order to fully realize SSTC’s mission and vision.
- Please read the full job description in the attached Terms of Reference (ToR) document.
- Essential criteria:
- Leadership expertise: At least four years’ management or leadership experience with non-profit organizations/NGOs, preferably in the healthcare or education sectors.
- Fundraising Expertise: Proven results in securing funding, with at least three years’ experience in donor development, online fundraising, grant writing, or event-based fundraising, preferably in a non-profit or international development context.
- Language skills: High proficiency in Khmer and English (written and spoken).
- Additional Required Skills & Experience:
- Leadership & Management: Experience managing a small, diverse team; experience leading across cultures to inspire staff, partners, and Board members
- Mission Alignment: Commitment to addressing inequities in Cambodian society (e.g. health/social/education). The ideal candidate would possess an understanding of the challenges of healthcare delivery/training in low-resource settings.
- Capacity Building: Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities of capacity building or health-systems strengthening within majority world contexts (especially in Cambodia and/or Southeast Asia).
- Strategic Thinking: Proven success in strategic planning, program development, oversight and review to align a non-profit’s activities with long-term goals and mission.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage staff in progressive and empowering ways, and advocate for SSTC’s mission effectively both locally and internationally.
- Relationships and Connections: Possess a relevant network or connections that can be leveraged to progress SSTC’s mission. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to achieve mission-based goals. Proven ability to create, grow and maintain strong partnerships, such as with government bodies, educational institutions, healthcare partners, and national, international funding agencies, individuals or organizations.
