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JOB SUMMARY
The Resource Development and Communications Specialist will:
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the resource development and communications strategy of Habitat Vietnam, supplementing the advancement of overall engagement and fund development performance while facilitating the application of best practices in Foundation, Organization, Institutional (FOI), corporate and major gifts fundraising.
- Support and develop local partnerships and contribute to project development and the drafting of quality proposals, facilitating and coordinating fundraising initiatives and communication campaigns.
- Deliver high quality communication materials to different audiences, ensuring deepened relationships with donors and partners, including enhanced and effective media outreach.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT :
• Identify funding and partnership prospects and opportunities to mobilize support for the realization of Habitat Vietnam’s strategic plan
• Cultivate corporate, FOI, affiliate pipelines, targets, forecasts, pre-positioning activities, Go/No Go, proposal development processes and the review of proposals together with the Habitat Vietnam Development Team
• Proactively identify and nurture partnerships with INGOs/NGOs/For Profit as well as private sector entities who can help Habitat Vietnam access new funding streams (e.g. networking, presenting about Habitat Vietnam to find new opportunities)
• Build and maintain effective relationships domestically and regionally alongside the RD&C Manager and Habitat Vietnam leadership in accordance with the organization’s strategy and plans
• Prepare briefings and other information materials that support Habitat Vietnam leadership with corporate, FOI, affiliate engagement as needed.
• Develop and manage an active relationship with counterparts (including HFHI Global Funding Network) and other platforms to gather funding intelligence or leads
• Analyze opportunity and donor requirements
• Develop donor (corporate, FOI, affiliate…) database and regular monitoring/sharing of opportunities in line with Habitat Vietnam targeted donors and partners
• Support the development of specific annual resource development targets and implementation of strategies (including but not limited to grant development and acquisition, annual appeals, special fundraising events – international and corporate/major donor sponsored events locally/domestic CSR, etc.)
• Coordinate donor/partner visits and provide general support, as needed, and develop itineraries that will strongly engage prospect donors
• Develop and implement local and international engagement programs (for high-network individuals, influencers /celebrities, cause marketing partners, among others)
• Creatively bring about fit-for-purpose, current and agile engagement and fundraising programs befitting the Vietnamese context
2. STEWARDSHIP
• Support the cultivation and stewardship of resources and relationships
• Contribute to grant tracking and monitor donor compliance
3. COMMUNICATIONS: Contribute to the development and implementation of the Habitat Vietnam’s three-year resource development and communications strategies.
-INTERNAL COMMUNICATION:
• Review, draft, update and socialize internal communications
• Disseminate Branding Guidelines, Photo and Communication Policy, etc. and build internal capacity.
-EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION:
• Develop and maintain a variety of creative external communications materials and lead the distribution management: program briefs, country profiles, monthly e-newsletter, annual report, program reports, most significant change and impact stories, web and social media updates, campaign materials, etc.
• Manage Habitat Vietnam website and social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram & Twitter) and GROW Habitat Vietnam’s presence in them
• Manage campaigns and special events in partnership with Volunteer Program and Institutional Engagement team.
• Manage design agencies or third-party creatives when needed
• Coordinate the overall media coordination and outreach, including the management of media database serving as the organization’s media contact
• Write homeowner, community, partner impact stories, most significant change stories, progress stories and manage publication and distribution
• Manage the design and production of Habitat Vietnam merchandises/collaterals; procure samples and finished products
• Monitor translations and transcriptions of Vietnamese to English language vice-versa of media coverage and other activities
• Manage photo and video assets of Habitat Vietnam
• Organize and participate in external networking and marketing communications events
• Collaborate with Asia Pacific Communications team for regional campaigns and events
• Work across the organization, building strong relationships with colleagues to stay informed of latest organizational and field developments
• Conduct relevant administrative activities as required.
