Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
Job Highlight
The Strategic Fundraising Manager is expected to be creative in responding to the above-mentioned new focus which requires a fresh approach in proposing new organizational operations and programmatic development aspects to respond to fundraising needs for multi-years to the tune of 8 digits funding size. Apart from expected innovative endeavor, this position is needed to provide development managerial roles in business development to coordinate efforts to secure the financial resources and partnerships needed to advance the objectives and goals of the organization.
This position will support and grow our current annual budget and advance WRI Indonesia’s most critical projects and relationships. The successful candidate will oversee prospect research, donor stewardship, proposal writing, and internal project framing and be directly responsible for all donor relations managed through the WRI Indonesia office. He/she will guide fundraising efforts with foundations, corporations, bilateral and multilateral donors, and high net worth individuals with a high degree of cross-organizational coordination with WRI’s Global office and other international offices. The Fundraising Innovation Manager will be an integral member of the Indonesia management team and of WRI’s global fundraising network.
The Strategic Fundraising Manager will need to equip the team member to enable the unit to address the new focus and challenges that come with it. This position will work closely with the leadership team to drive sustainable growth and maximize the organization's impact. Reporting directly to the Country Director, post holder will be in close coordination with Managing Director, Program Director(s), and global office’s Director of International Corporate Relations.
This position will be based in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangements and travel requirements as needed. In support of WRI's DEI commitment, you are responsible for actively participating in these collaborative efforts by integrating equity into your work, our workplace, and the organizational culture.
What You Will Do
Funding Strategy & Proposal Development (50%)
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy that consistently generates significant resources including commitment in the seven- and eight-figure range to support WRI Indonesia’s program priorities.
- Develop fresh and innovative approach by designing new organizational operations and programmatic development aspects to respond to fundraising needs for multi-years to the tune of 8 digits funding size.
- Identify and research potential major donors who have the capacity to contribute six- and seven-figure amounts to WRI Indonesia.
- Provide direct support and guidance to WRI Indonesia Director(s) and other Program Managers in cultivating donors, including engaging WRI Indonesia Board members, arranging influential meetings, leading meeting preparations, and reporting on donor interactions with a focus on strengthening relationship-building efforts. Actively participate in coordinating and contributing to the development of complex proposals involving multiple teams, with funding targets in the six and seven-figure range.
- Lead the development of concept notes, proposals, proposal budgets and other related materials as necessary to engage prospects and secure funding.
- Engage in direct fundraising activities, including proposal pitches, meetings, and donor cultivation efforts. Cultivate relationships with existing and potential donors, foundations, government agencies, and corporate sponsors to secure funding for the organization's projects and initiatives.
Donor Stewardship and Internal Coordination (30%)
- Coordinate, develop and maintain regular outreach and communications with current and prospective program donors and partners.
- Ensure appropriate and timely follow-up on donor requests. Participate in institutional efforts to enhance relationships with current donors.
- Establish and maintain strong and effective relationships with WRI staff around the world to collaborate on prospective strategies.
- Encourage use of and serve as point person for WRI Indonesia on Salesforce database in relation to fundraising activities.
- Lend expertise in development and delivery of training materials and presentations for WRI Indonesia staff on fundraising best practices, prospect research, proposal development and donor stewardship.
- Support annual and multi-year project planning efforts to ensure the development of aligned projects, compelling offers, and early engagement on fundraising priorities and opportunities.
- Serve as the point person for WRI Indonesia with the Global Development team.
- Liaise across peer organizations to identify opportunities, avoid conflicts, and seek best practice guidance.
Project Management (20%)
- Maintain and update WRI Indonesia’s fundraising pipeline of opportunities and proposals, and fundraising contacts and engagement in Salesforce database.
- Prepare grant proposals, manage grant applications, and ensure timely reporting and compliance with donor requirements.
- Collaborate with the communications team to develop organization prospectus materials, including brochures, presentations, and reports, to effectively communicate the organization's mission, projects, and impact to donors, partners, and the public.
- Liaise across peer organizations to identify opportunities, avoid conflicts, and seek best practice guidance.
- Maintain up-to-date contacts and engagement tracking in Salesforce to monitor prospect progress, capture synergy opportunities, and avoid any institutional conflicts.
- Provide expert advice and assistance, including training and strategy development, to Indonesia managers, and support fundraising strategies in the Global Offices.
- Work closely with WRI’s Global Development team on approaches to institutional donors and with other fundraisers across the network, and in the development of coordinated fundraising strategies.
- Assist in organizing events, workshops, and conferences to promote the organization's work and engage stakeholders
