About Our Client
Our client is a large and established charity and they are looking for an effective fundraising professional to join their team.
Director, Fundraising
About the Role:
Reporting to the CEO, the Director, Fundraising is responsible for the sourcing and engagement of potential partners and donors for our client, including the coordination of events.
The incumbent will manage a portfolio of potential and current donors for our client. He / She will be responsible for facilitating all phases of the gift cycle, including initial contact, cultivating and moving potential donors to solicitation and closure, creating solicitations, writing proposals, and stewarding donors. The ideal candidate is a skilled relationship-builder, results-oriented, creative and enthusiastic while being extremely collaborative, organised and strategic.
Job Responsibilities:
- Create and implement an annual fundraising and partnership strategy aligned with client’s goals and visions;
- Identify potential new partners and establish relations with corporate organizations and benefactors to support client through corporate giving, in-kind sponsorship and individual giving;
- Foster and maintain relationships with current donors to steward, retain and steer them to the next level of giving;
- Support and partner with Board Members on fundraising initiatives, cultivating external alliances to enhance philanthropic support;
- Support and follow-up on high level strategic sponsorship pitches;
- Manage the current portfolio of client’s donors, including donor servicing and preparation of update reports;
- Develop a calendar of hosting opportunities, generate and manage regular communication with actual or potential funders, partners and donors;
- Ensure that Policies and Best Practices regarding ethical gift acceptance are in place and reviewed regularly;
- Oversee and manage the team including providing guidance to team members on prospecting, pitching, developing strategy, stewardship and governance;
- Develop and execute the team’s annual workplan and budget plan;
- An ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality with respect to prospects and donors;
- Develop social media content;
- Any other duties assigned.
Job Requirements:
- A degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field is required;
- At least 10 years of relevant work experience in fundraising, philanthropy, grant management, business development, corporate social responsibility, donor/stakeholder management, or related field;
- Good understanding of the charity sectors administration and programming needs, as well as knowledge of protocol matters;
- Ability to develop strategies, budgets, negotiate, work in a team, and to work under pressure;
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities in both English and Chinese languages in engaging diverse audiences;
- A proactive individual with strong interpersonal skills, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels;
- A team player who is positive, collaborative, resourceful and enjoys working with colleagues across departments;
- Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and donor database;
- Prior experience in managing a small team is preferred;
- 5.5- day workweek.
Are you ready for a challenging and exciting endeavour that will require the investment of a lot of hard work, dedication and all your experience? Are you ready to bring your skills and competencies to support the establishment and enhancement of our client’s business? If yes, you might be exactly the new team member they are looking for!
Please submit your updated and comprehensive CV in MS WORD FORMAT ONLY (NOT PDF) with full career details with recent photograph, stating current or last drawn salary with full breakdown such as base, incentives, AWS, etc. and expected salary, contact details, educational qualifications, working experiences, reasons for leaving each past employment(s) and availability date to:
[email protected]
What our client offers
Our client offers an attractive remuneration package, a fast-paced and exciting working environment and provide challenging opportunities for career advancement. They care about their employees. They are not just an employer. They are a Team. They do not just offer you a job, they offer you a career. By joining their team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for customers, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic and fast-growing organization.
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Thank You!
We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with our client. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we will not be able to respond to all applicants. Therefore, only shortlisted applicants will be notified for interviews. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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