Fundraising Officer

Core Responsibilities

• Identify funding opportunities with local or international foundations, governments and intergovernmental organizations
• Oversee and prepare proposals, grant submissions, budgets, evaluations and reports in coordination with relevant staff, and ensure oversight throughout the period of the program
• Network with current and potential donors and partners – close collaboration with the  Executive Director throughout application and implementation of programs 
• Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote organizational goals or solicit donations or sponsorships
• Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
• Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
• Recruit sponsors, participants or volunteers for fundraising events.
• Create or update donor databases.
• Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
• Plan and direct special events for fundraising
• Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, history of charitable donations, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets
• Identify, research and form new fundraising groups within the community
• Provide support for existing LWAH fundraising programs
• Build stronger relationships with local community group
• Represent LWAH's cause confidently in a range of formal and informal settings
• Promote LWAH fundraising activities to new supporters including workplaces, schools/ universities and clubs
• Build relationships with LWAH staff and volunteers to increase awareness of and support for LWAH activities and programs
• Build relationships with the local media including press, radio and digital, to ensure good coverage
• Monitor on-going performance against agreed plans
• Provide monthly fundraising reports

Competencies / Requirements

• University degree in, but not limited to, marketing, sales, project management etc...
• Familiarity with fundraising networks - nationally and internationally
• Minimum 2 years of experience in concise proposal writing, program evaluation and donor reporting as well as fundraising activities
• A good communicator and experienced presenter, highly persuasive with an ability to inspire
• Highly organized with an ability to work independently whilst presenting strong teamwork skills
• Excellent social skills, friendly and easy to approach working style
• Understanding of the charity sector
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills in English and  Arabic,  French language skills would be an advantage