About Splash

Splash is an international development organization founded in 2007 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA. In 15 years, we have reached nearly 1,000,000 children in cities around the world. In 2019, we embarked on an exciting, five-year initiative, Project WISE (WASH in Schools for Everyone), focused on serving over 800,000 children in three major growth cities - Addis Ababa and Bahir Dar, Ethiopia and Kolkata, India - with improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure, WASH behavior change programs, and strengthened school-based menstrual health programs. This is an exciting time for Splash as we pivot to new ways of working and aim to expand our impact to new cities across 3-5 countries.  

Splash supports local leaders, institutions, and partners to drive lasting change on the ground. We believe that local capacity to solve problems at scale exists, and our job is to strategically support and magnify the impact of local governments, nonprofit and for-profit actors for the good of children and families across the cities in which we work.  

Our core values guide everything we do, including every hiring decision we make. They are:   

• People - People first. People second. People third.   
• Quality - Beautiful products that function and last.   
• Honesty - No drama, no surprises, no BS.    
• Joy - Kids at heart, seeing potential everywhere.   
• Mistakes - Make them, don’t repeat them.   

Splash values the unique skills and experiences everyone brings to the organization, and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. To learn more, please visit www.splash.org.   

The Job

Job title:            Director of Strategic Partnerships, UK & Europe

Line Manager:   Chief Development Officer

Location:           London, Paris, or Geneva (with regional and international travel)

The Job:            Remote

Position Overview

The Director of Strategic Partnerships, UK & Europe, will lead Splash’s fundraising strategy across the UK & Europe, targeting institutional donors, high-net-worth individuals, corporate partners,

and development agencies. This role will focus on securing multi-million-dollar funding

from UK-based and European foundations, multilateral & bilateral donors, and corporate

social responsibility (CSR) programs.

As Splash expands its presence in Africa and Asia, the Director will cultivate relationships

with UK and European philanthropic networks, private sector investors, and international

development institutions to mobilize sustainable funding.

Reports to Chief Development Officer.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. UK & EU Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Growth

• Develop and implement a Europe-wide fundraising strategy to secure $3M+ in grants, donations, and partnerships annually.
• Identify and cultivate European high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), family offices, and private foundations interested in global development. 
• Engage with European bilateral donors, including the EU, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), NORAD, SIDA, and Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC).
• Secure long-term funding from major European corporate philanthropy programs and CSR initiatives. 

2. High-Net-Worth & Corporate Partnerships 

• Cultivate and steward a portfolio of 50+ major donors across Europe, securing six- and seven-figure gifts. 
• Develop partnerships with European corporate foundations and sustainable business leaders. 
• Represent Splash at major philanthropy forums, including the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Skoll World Forum, and Impact Europe.
• Lead engagement with impact investors, blended finance initiatives, and venture philanthropy funds. 

3. Institutional Donor & Grant Management 

• Lead Splash’s engagement with UK & European institutional donors, managing relationships and funding pipelines. 
• Ensure donor compliance, financial oversight, and impact reporting in collaboration with the global team.
• Monitor trends in UK & European philanthropy, government aid, and international development finance. 

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fundraising, business development, or philanthropy in UK & Europe.
• Proven track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts from UK/European-based donors, corporations, and institutions.
• Strong network within UK/European philanthropy, corporate giving, and institutional funding circles.
• Deep knowledge of UK/European donor regulations, government aid programs, and philanthropy trends.
• Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills across multi-sector, multi-country contexts.
• French or German language proficiency is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (20-30%) for donor meetings and events.

Compensation & Benefits

At Splash, we prioritize our mission by offering benefits to support our employees and their families.

• Splash operates across time zones with flexible work schedules. Benefits include 18 days of paid time off, increasing by 2 days each year up to 28 days, 10 paid holidays (Splash will follow the official holiday calendar of the jurisdiction where the employee is hired), and Wellness Fridays (reduced hours on Fridays). Additionally, we offer two weeks of paid time off mid-year during the July 4th week and the last week of the year.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, and contributions towards the National Pension Scheme Authority.
• The benefits are subject to change depending on the local labor law and guidelines.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to the Rippling link.