Responsibilities
Working closely with Director, Strategic Development, and Assistant Manager (AM), Advancement and Planning to assist and support to:
Donor Management & Cultivation:
- Build, nurture and maintain strong relationships with donors through prompt reporting, follow-ups, and tailored support.
- Expand the donor base by engaging untapped sectors and exploring diverse fundraising channels.
- Maintain an updated and accurate donor database in the donor management system and develop targeted donor segment narratives
- Plan appreciation initiatives, including events and gifts for donors.
- Represent SOS at fundraising and networking events to connect with donors, stakeholders, and community partners.
- Manage day-to-day fundraising, partnership, and donation tasks (e.g., email inquiries, incoming donations, tax receipts).
Fundraising Initiatives & Events:
- Support the planning and execution of signature fundraising events/campaigns as well as manage accurate records of timelines, budgets, and expenditures.
- Secure sponsorships and donations for events and campaigns and drive the increase of organic giving through crowdfunding platforms.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Communications, Finance, Project Management, Volunteer management) to ensure effective event planning, campaign deliverables, budget tracking and volunteer engagement.
Administrative & Reporting Tasks:
- Handle fundraising licensing policies, funding claims, and documentation, including sponsorship appeal letters, event invitations, and donor appreciation letters.
- Prepare reports, such as event and campaign post-mortem evaluations, impact reports for funders, and monthly management updates.
Compliance & Best Practices:
- Ensure adherence to internal guidelines and statutory fundraising requirements.
