Fundraising Coordinator

Proud Lebanon is non-religious, non-political, non-partisan civil rights society that aims to promote sustainable social & economic development in Lebanon and the region and will be working to achieve protection, empowerment and equality for marginalized groups through community service activities. Proud is dedicated to building a healthy empowered community in Lebanon and the region, where people are effectively empowered and participate in democratic processes that affect their lives and their communities. Our vision is to reach a world where there is no violence, discrimination or violations of human rights, where all people live equally in dignity, freedom and inner peace. Purpose of the position advertised ============================== Ensuring that all available opportunities for raising funds for Proud Lebanon are successfully exploited and maintained, contributing to the financial viability and overall sustainability of the institution. Specific Tasks ============= Trusts and Grant-Making Bodies ============================ • Build on relationships with existing trust supporters, writing reports to meet deadlines and submitting further applications for funding. • Manage and lead the identification of, and approaches to trusts and foundations that have not previously supported the work of Proud Lebanon, building on an annual calendar of key prospects. • Identify and secure funding from overseas foundations. • Develop core generic trust proposals for each programme that requires funding. • Write tailored applications, addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified by individual trusts and foundations. • Develop and maintain reporting and application systems and coordinate information with different departments. • Identify and submit applications for prizes and awards that will raise the profile of Proud Lebanon and secure funding. Corporate ========= • Manage current corporate partnerships, suggesting a number of ways to build on these relationships, maximizing engagement with employees at all levels. • Identify and approach corporate prospects, securing financial contributions and the support of employees. • Manage the relationship with payroll giving agencies and other organisations in order to increase the number of regular givers who support Proud Lebanon. • Promote and market Proud Lebanon’s events and sponsored challenged to corporate employees. • Contribute in Proud Lebanon’s strategy planning. • Develop standard corporate contracts and build the organisation’s understanding of VAT and related issues. General Fundraising ================== • Developing Proud Lebanon’s fundraising and communications strategy and action plans. • Contribute new ideas for fundraising and identify suitable funding initiatives, calls for proposals etc. • Produced detailed annual action plans on specific areas of responsibility outlined above, identifying areas for growth and development and outlining measurable objectives. • Objectively review the success and achievements against agreed targets, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development. • Maintain organised hard and soft files of all fundraising information. • Participate in the day-to-day work of the organisation – such as reporting, attending team and advisory board meetings as required, and taking a flexible approach to general administrative and support tasks. • Manage Proud Lebanon’s database, ensuring that records are up to date and that all new contacts and correspondence has been entered. • Represent the work of Proud Lebanon at events to members of the public and supporters, where necessary delivering presentations • Participate in staff appraisals and appropriate training for the role. Communications =============== • Contribute to the production of the Annual Review and Newsletter, including writing copy, liaising with printers and designers, distribution to NGOs, Partners and Donors. • Ensure the website fundraising and communications information is up to date. • Collate case studies, photographs and information from the field. Volunteers ========== • Advertise and recruit volunteers as required to support the functions of the fundraising team. • Carry out volunteer inductions. • Manage and supervise volunteers. Personal Specification ==================== Experience ========== • Proven record of successful applications for substantial funding from trusts and other grant-making bodies • Demonstrable ability to develop relationships with corporate partners and Trusts. • Experience of researching Trust and Corporate funding opportunities. • Working within a charitable environment. Skills and Competencies ===================== • A commitment to work for a humanitarian cause. • An understanding of Proud Lebanon’s cause and mandates (Human rights and the LGBTI community), it’s impact on people, and of diversity issues in general; • Excellent written skills with the ability to produce concise and creative bids; that would reflect an excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and Arabic required building relationships with potential donors. • High standard of computer literacy (Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and the Internet). • Meticulous attention to detail. • Experience of organising and contributing to events. • Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritize own workload with minimum supervision. • Demonstrable knowledge of Trusts and Foundations and Corporate giving in general and with a development focus in particular • Knowledge of contracts and government issues related. • Ability to demonstrate initiative and work well under pressure. • Ability to understand and generate budgets. • Ability to plan ahead and work within agreed timeframes. • Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as required. ======================================================================== Proud Lebanon is an equal employment opportunity organization.