Fundraising Officer
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yes
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Description:
Core Responsibilities
- Identify funding opportunities with local or international foundations, governments and intergovernmental organizations
- Oversee and prepare proposals, grant submissions, budgets, evaluations and reports in coordination with relevant staff, and ensure oversight throughout the period of the program
- Network with current and potential donors and partners – close collaboration with the Executive Director throughout application and implementation of programs
- Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships
- Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
- Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
- Recruit sponsors, participants or volunteers for fundraising events.
- Create or update donor databases.
- Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
- Plan and direct special events for fundraising
- Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, history of charitable donations, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets
- Identify, research and form new fundraising groups within the community
- Provide support for existing LWAH fundraising programs
- Build stronger relationships with local community group
- Represent LWAH's cause confidently in a range of formal and informal settings
- Promote LWAH fundraising activities to new supporters including workplaces, schools/ universities and clubs
- Build relationships with LWAH staff and volunteers to increase awareness of and support for LWAH activities and programs
- Build relationships with the local media including press, radio and digital, to ensure good coverage
- Monitor on-going performance against agreed plans
- Provide monthly fundraising reports
Competencies / Requirements
- University degree in, but not limited to, marketing, sales, project management etc...
- Familiarity with fundraising networks - nationally and internationally
- Minimum 2 years of experience in concise proposal writing, program evaluation and donor reporting as well as fundraising activities
- A good communicator and experienced presenter, highly persuasive with an ability to inspire
- Highly organized with an ability to work independently whilst presenting strong teamwork skills
- Excellent social skills, friendly and easy to approach working style
- Understanding of the charity sector
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills in English and Arabic, French language skills would be an advantage
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
Last modified:
20 Feb, 2018
Intervention Sector(s):
Disability
Application Deadline:
Monday, 19 March 2018
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
N/A
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
1500 to 2000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
2 to 3 years
Arabic Language:
Excellent
English Language:
Excellent
French Language:
None