Executive/Senior Executive, Fundraising & Partnerships
The Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) is looking for dynamic outgoing Fundraising professional who can assist in fundraising initiatives for our work in providing education to autistic children from low-income families (https://ideasautismcentre.com/)
For more information about the positions, please visit www.ideas.org.my/work-with-us/
If you are interested, please send your updated CV/resume, cover letter, and relevant certificates to Hartini Jaapar at hartini@ideas.org.my
The job scope includes (but is not limited to):
Undertake research on prospective corporate, major, trust and public donors
Help develop new fundraising products and events and market them
Cold call potential donors and build relationships with them
Update donors on how their money is being spent
Research and write case studies on the impact of the organisation’s work
Respond to inquiries from foundations and corporates
Write funding applications and reports to foundations and corporates
Maintain and update donors’ records on a fundraising database
Organise and take part in strategy and planning meetings with other members of the fundraising team
Arrange fundraising events and visits at our centre for potential donors
Manage the monthly newsletter and social media content
Key skills
Excellent communication skills: Written and verbal communication skills are a necessity (English, Bahasa Malaysia)
Good numerical skills: Fundraising executives have to work to a budget and reach financial targets, regularly reporting on both
Sound organisational abilities: Fundraising executives have to work to deadlines, handle multiple donor accounts simultaneously and keep a record of donations
IT skills: Sound knowledge of database management is a prerequisite (Hubspot, SalesForce)
Teamwork skills: As a fundraising executive, you need to be an effective part of a team with the overriding aim of maximising donations
Qualifications
Marketing/Communications, Sales and Finance are the most appropriate subjects.
Relevant experience
Experience in fundraising is highly desirable. However, experience in sales can be an effective substitute.
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