The Major Gifts Fundraising Coordinator will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing high-value fundraising strategies to enhance Greenpeace Southeast Asia’s financial support, enabling us to deliver greater impact where it’s most needed.
You will conceptualise innovative fundraising strategies, identify growth opportunities, and design initiatives to attract high-value donations from foundations and philanthropic sources.
This is a full-time fixed-term position with a 2-year contract based in any of the GPSEA Offices (Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila & Kuala Lumpur).
Be part of changing the world! Interested applicants may submit their application form at [email protected] before 26 June 2024.
Interested candidates are invited to:
- Read the recruitment pack carefully before completing your application form. The recruitment pack contains information about Greenpeace, about the job you are applying for, and brief information on employment conditions.
- Write Letter of Introduction, explaining why you are qualified for the position and why you want to work for Greenpeace and complete all items in the application form. Remember that this will be our basis for shortlisting candidates. Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are accepted.
- Make sure you email the form to the correct email address, [email protected], ensuring you include “Application for Major Gifts Fundraising Coordinator” in the subject and that your application form arrives before the closing date. Application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
- If you have any questions, kindly email [email protected]
Duties and Responsibilities
| ● The coordinator is responsible for conceptualising innovative fundraising strategies that align with the organisation’s mission and goals. This involves understanding the regional fundraising landscape, identifying opportunities for growth, and designing initiatives that can attract high-value donations from foundations and high-value philanthropic sources. ● The coordinator will implement these strategies, transforming ideas into actionable plans. This includes setting specific fundraising targets, enhancing network/partnership, analysing philanthropic trends, and coordinating with relevant teams to ensure these plans are executed effectively. ● The coordinator will act as a liaison between various departments within the organisation, ensuring that the fundraising strategies are well-integrated with the broader organisational objectives. This requires clear, consistent, and effective communication to align team efforts, share insights, and foster a collaborative environment. Collaborate with relevant internal offices and units, especially program teams, to ensure that fundraising efforts are integrated and support the overall strategic objectives of the organisation. ● Externally, the coordinator will engage with donors, partners, and stakeholders, building and nurturing relationships that are vital for fundraising success. This includes communicating the organisation’s goals, achievements, and needs to potential and existing donors, as well as networking with industry peers to stay abreast of best practices and emerging opportunities. Foster and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, donors, and partners to advance the organisation’s fundraising goals. Represent the organisation in external forums, networks, and coalitions to enhance its visibility and fundraising potential. ● The coordinator is expected to manage and execute fundraising initiatives within set timelines, ensuring that goals are met promptly. This involves careful planning, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies as needed to adhere to schedules. Ensure the timely execution of fundraising strategies and initiatives, maintaining high standards of quality and effectiveness. Monitor and evaluate the performance of fundraising activities, providing regular reports and insights to improve future strategies. Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, ethical standards, as well as Greenpeace Fundraising policies in fundraising activities. ● The quality of work is paramount, as it reflects the organisation’s standards and effectiveness in achieving its fundraising goals. The coordinator must ensure that all fundraising activities are executed with excellence, from the planning phase to the implementation and evaluation stages. This includes maintaining high standards in all communications, proposals and presentations to potential donors and partners. |
Requirements
| Level of Education | ● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field. |
| Work Experience | ● Proven experience in Major Gifts Foundation or institutional/high-value fundraising, marketing, engagement, or a related field, with a strong track record of generating significant income. ● Direct experience in preparing high-quality, successful applications toTrusts/Foundations giving $100k+ gifts. ● An understanding of the principles of relationship fundraising/stewardship. ● Direct experience in researching new trust/foundation funding opportunities. ● Experience working within the complex global organisation. |
| Organisational Competencies | ● Professionalism: Uphold the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and respect in all aspects of the role, ensuring ethical fundraising practices and maintaining the organisation’s reputation. ● Team Work and Communication: Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners, demonstrating excellent communication skills to align efforts, share insights, and foster a cooperative work environment. ● Quality: Ensure all fundraising activities and materials meet the highest standards of quality and effectiveness, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to excellence. ● Innovation and Change: Embrace and drive innovation in fundraising strategies and approaches, adapting to changing market conditions and opportunities to enhance revenue generation. ● Leadership: Inspire, guide, and coordinate teams and stakeholders toward achieving fundraising goals, demonstrating strong leadership in strategy execution and team engagement. ● Strategic Thinking: Develop and implement forward-thinking strategies that align with the organisation’s mission and goals, demonstrating an ability to anticipate and plan for future fundraising landscapes. ● Global Mindset: Understand and appreciate diverse cultural perspectives, recognise global trends and opportunities in fundraising, and adapt strategies to be effective across different regional contexts, particularly in the cross-border relationship setting in the Greenpeace major gifts global community. |
| Job Specific Competencies | ● Experience developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies, preferably in a regional context. ● Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional funders, particularly foundation. ● Evidence of excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills – including managing supporter expectation, navigating challenging communications with supporters/funders. ● Ability to communicate effectively, and appropriately to different audiences. ● Strong ability to build robust interpersonal relationships, with supporters and staff. ● Proven ability to process and communicate detailed information and present. the key facts and figures, Both verbally and in writing. ● Ability to work closely with campaign teams and other non-fundraising staff that have different priorities and ways of working. |
| Personal Competencies | ● Good verbal communication skills. ● Ability to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people. ● Well-organised. ● Good attention to detail. ● Passion for communication Greenpeace’s campaign messages to supporters. ● Assertiveness alongside empty and sensitivity. ● Ability to make quick decisions using own discretion. ● Ability to work effectively and be calm under pressure. ● Strong ability to commit to the aims and objectives of Greenpeace. |
Be part of changing the world!
This is a full-time fixed-term position with a 2-year contract based in any of the GPSEA Offices (Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila & Kuala Lumpur).
Deadline for Applications: 26 June 2024
Interested candidates are invited to:
- Read the recruitment pack carefully before completing your application form. The recruitment pack contains information about Greenpeace, about the job you are applying for, and brief information on employment conditions.
- Write Letter of Introduction, explaining why you are qualified for the position and why you want to work for Greenpeace and complete all items in the application form. Remember that this will be our basis for shortlisting candidates. Curriculum Vitae (CVs) are accepted.
- Make sure you email the form to the correct email address, [email protected], ensuring you include “Application for Major Gifts Fundraising Coordinator” in the subject and that your application form arrives before the closing date. Application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
- If you have any questions, kindly email [email protected]
Deadline for Applications: 26 June 2024