Job Summary:
The Executive / Senior Executive,Partnership, drives fundraising efforts by developing strategies, building corporate partnerships, and organising events. Key responsibilities include tracking performance, creating promotional materials, and identifying new corporate donors. Success in this role requires excellent communication, organisational, and networking skills, along with a strong commitment to the organisation's mission.
Principal Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Strategic Planning and Execution
- Develop and implement effective fundraising strategies to meet organisational goals.
- Identify and prioritise opportunities for corporate partnerships and sponsorships.
2. Donor and Partner Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate donors and sponsors.
- Research and approach potential corporate partners to expand the donor base.
- Ensure timely communication and acknowledgement to maintain donor satisfaction and loyalty.
3. Fundraising Campaigns and Events
- Plan, organise and execute fundraising campaigns and events.
- Coordinate logistics and ensure the seamless execution of events to maximise revenue and impact.
4. Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Track fundraising performance against set targets and goals.
- Prepare detailed reports on campaign outcomes, donor contributions, and partnership engagement.
5. Collaboration and Coordination
- Work closely with the communications team to create compelling marketing and promotional materials.
- Collaborate with internal departments to align fundraising initiatives with the organisation's overall mission and strategy.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Business or a related field.
- 3 - 5 years experience in fundraising/sales & marketing.
- Experience in organising events and campaign management is an added advantage.
- Excellent presentation, interpersonal and writing skills.
- Able to work independently and as a team player who can perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
Core Competencies and Attributes:
- Customer Focused: Build relationships with customers to anticipate needs and solicit feedback to improve the customer experience
- Adaptability: Reflect on responses to change and evolving contexts to recommend future actions, behaviours and approaches.
- Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams, stakeholders, and target audiences. Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data and trends to make informed decisions and recommendations.
- Empathy and Engagement: Ability to connect with diverse stakeholders, understand their needs and concerns, and provide tailored solutions.
- Project Management: Demonstrates expertise in planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and within scope while effectively managing resources and stakeholder expectations
