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Purpose: To maximize donations for the Foundation by building relationships with donors and supporters while implementing the fundraising strategy.
Reports to: Managing Director
Other Key Working Relationships:
Networking, Research and Development, Events
Main Responsibilities:
Develop a plan of activities to implement the fundraising strategy, focusing on individual donors and proposing further steps for corporate and foundations donors.
Research, build and develop relationships with key supporters.
Pilot and help evaluate innovative approaches to fundraising.
Represent the Foundation’s interests at fundraising and networking events
Assist in the planning and implementation of fund development activities, including special events, sponsorships, major gifts, planned giving, and any special campaigns or initiatives.
Assist in the design of marketing and communication materials.
Support existing volunteers (groups and individuals) and expand the network.
Ensure all relevant information about supporters and potential supporters is promptly and accurately recorded on databases.
Build understanding by the local community (NY and USA) around the Foundation’s mission.
Measures of Performance:
Achievement of fundraising objectives and targets – financial and nonfinancial
Understanding of Foundation’s mission and work.
Quality of relationships with key supporters.
Extent and quality of contribution to innovative activity and evaluations regarding fundraising.
Growth of database with important contacts
Person Specification:
Confident and outgoing personality. Comfortable when dealing with people in any situation. Enthusiastic and committed about Colombia and its needs. Prepared to work after hours attending evening and weekend functions. Willing to perform administrative tasks when needed. Self-starter who will want to contribute with own ideas and be eager to learn and grow.
Competencies:
Strong “people skills” that translate into:
-Building and maintaining relationships
-The ability to influence others
Excellent communication skills
Ease in planning and organizing
Ability to managing others
Good problem-solving and decision making skills
Capacity to think strategically
Team player
Results driven
Gift for innovating and thinking “out of the box”
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communication, or related field with a minimum 2 years experience in fundraising and/or marketing (sales); experience in a nonprofit organization preferred.
Bilingual Spanish and English
Skills required to: plan, organize, and coordinate fundraising and grant acquisition/management activities; communicate effectively orally and in writing; act as public face of organization; manage multiple priorities; work collaboratively with diverse groups; work effectively with staff, volunteers, and the public; and prepare and present reports
Deep knowledge about Colombia
Experience :
Experience working within fundraising, sales or marketing environment
Experience networking and influencing groups of people
Experience managing people and budgets.
Experience working with volunteers
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