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.

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.

• 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.

• Ensure strong systems and data practices to support fundraising efforts in the region, with effective use of Salesforce and other tools for tracking progress, reporting, and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with the Global Development Team and the Europe Chief of Staff as well as portfolio lead staff to improve workflows, increase communication and efficiency, and ensure accountability across the regional giving pipeline.
• Support the Director of Development and External Relations for Europe in the management of our UK and Europe entities' Boards. This will include support in calendaring, and logistical support when meetings take place in-person (usually only once a year).
• Work with the Finance team to ensure that our UK and Europe entities meet all necessary compliance requirements especially as relates to documentation from Trustees / Board members, submitting minutes or other paperwork related to Board meetings, tracking changes in Board membership etc.

• Work closely with Teach For All network partners in Europe to understand their unique funding contexts, identify opportunities for tailored strategic support, and identify potential joint funding opportunities.
• Collaborating closely with the CLC, Learning Experiences teams and…