About this role
The first stages of the SBP will be implemented over the next few months so we are at a really exciting phase and need an enthusiastic person to join our team that can become part of IWI and help us achieve our vision as an organisation. We would especially welcome anyone with any prior experience in fundraising that has a passion for gender equality and the values that our organisation represent. The position has the potential to become a paid position subject to funding
Position Details
Where: The position is carried out remotely from the volunteers home, for this reason it is essential that you have access to private internet and a computer, as well as good organisational and time management skills.
Duties: Reporting directly to the President and Director of Development and Operations, Amaranta Thompson, the Director of Fundraising and Corporate Relations will be expected to oversee the development and management of the Fundraising and Corporate Relations Team. You will develop a caseload of donor prospects and set out and execute strategies for solicitation of these prospects in line with IWI’s overall vision. This individual will also be expected to work independently and to be self-motivated in initiating contacts with potential donors and raising IWI’s Profile. He/she will also be expected to create and implement strategies for cultivation, solicitation and closure, and set and achieve annual fundraising and activity goals.
Responsibilities:
Corporate Relations and Fundraising Department:
You will be in charge of developing and carrying out a strategy for the our fundraising activitiesOngoing line-management of all departmental staffSupervise and manage the research into fundraising opportunities and the identification of new sources of fundingSupervision of the preparation of grant applicationsManage supplies of all fundraising materials to support income generation.Manage the financial resources of the departmentTo lead and appraise member of the team, setting targets for team members to ensure that goals are achieve in a timely manner according to strategyRecruit staff where appropriateEnsure a smooth running fundraising team
Donor Communications:
Supervise the processing of all donations and grant payments and the filling systems for this informationSupervise all communications with donors ensuring that material sent out is appropriate and sent in a timely mannerMonitor the editing of the fundraising pages on the websiteCoordinate with the communications and events teams to coordinate fundraising campaigns and events when necessaryManage the writing of reports for donors
General
Interact and communicate effectively with Operations Director, Executive Director, other site personnel and research participants as well as meet with the trustee fundraising committee when necessaryUndertake any other ad hoc tasks as requested by IWI managementComply with all the rules and regulations as applicable to assigned duties Person Specification:
Essential
Masters in relevant fieldPrevious experience in and NGO preferably in a fundraising capacityAble to determine how best to develop and maintain effective relationships with corporate partners and determine when and how a corporation can be successfully solicited for a gift.Demonstrated ability to relate well to, and understand the needs and interests of corporations in order to develop relationships between them and IWI.Demonstrated leadership and the ability to successfully manage multi-functional or diverse areas.The position requires the ability to participate in all aspects of the gift cycle.Able to work under pressure of deadlines and fundraising objectivesAbility to work independently and organise own workInitiative and self-motivationExcellent communication skills with colleagues and especially direct line managerGood team workerExcellent oral, written and interpersonal skills requiredExcellent IT skills; comfortable and confident enough with computers to be able to adapt to and use different data entry and programme management software packages as well as Microsoft Office, Skype, Gmail and other online communication softwareThe desire to grow with/within the organisation and promote its development
Desirable
Previous experience in fundraisingPrevious experience of staff management
Time Commitment: The minimum commitment is an average of 20 hours per week including a weekly one on one meeting with President and Director of Development and Operations, Amaranta Thompson.
How to Apply: Please apply through this link http://smrtr.co/11L1ync . You must apply with a CV and cover letter that outlines why you think you are suitable for the position (please refer to the requirements for this position). Additionally please stipulate how many hours you are able to contribute to IWI a week. If your application does not fulfil these requirements it will not be considered.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.