Fundraising Officer at Fairtrade International

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy
  • Work with the Strategy and Impact Director to develop and implement a fundraising and donor relationship management strategy that supports FTA’s aim to achieve substantial growth in income through maximising opportunities to raise funds by reaching new audiences.
  • Lead on research for new income streams from donors and ensure FTA optimises on emerging opportunities.
  • Support the identification of strategic partners, and platforms, conferences and meetings relevant for creating visibility of FTA work
  • Develop and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of existing and potential donors, through networking, face-to-face meetings, regular communications
  • Support the preparation of presentations and reports for present and potential donors
  • Establish a donor engagement tracking platform and update the donor/funders contacts database.
  • Work collaboratively with key external partners including NFO’s to organise events and develop donors/funders strategies.
  • Represent FTA at external meetings, deliver presentations to influence support.
  • Work with the Strategy and Impact Director and Head of Region’s to develop and track revenue projections and prepare budgets related to all fundraising activities.
• Donor Proposals
  • Engage with NFOs on designing and developing proposals and initiatives.
  • Manage the on-going process funding applications, ensuring all internal and external deadlines are met.
  • Develop and maintain a tracking system to ensure timely submission of proposals, reports and acknowledgements.
  • Coordinate the development and preparation of high-quality funding proposals and applications to donors
  • Contribute to concept and project development across the system
  • Support the entire organization to excel in donor/funder prospecting, cultivation and stewardship.
• Donor Reporting and Communication
  • Lead on account management of existing donors, providing regular contact, updates and required reports.
  • Liaise with the Finance team to support donor audits; and to facilitate any visits or ad-hoc requests from donors
  • Work with the External Communications Coordinator to create publications for fundraising purposes e.g. fundraising packs, impact stories, leaflets, business cards, banners etc.
• Regional Funding Strategies
  • Engage and support FTA regional and producer networks, stakeholders and other affiliates in developing fundraising strategies
  • Engage regional teams on ongoing needs assessments and compile reports relating to the producer needs
  • Engage all HoR’s and Programme teams in developing region-specific fund-raising strategies
  • Provide coaching and mentoring on proposal development to regional offices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Development or a related area

Experience and Knowledge

• A proven track record of a minimum of three years successful fundraising in the development sector or similar environment
• Experience of developing, writing and submitting large grant applications for major projects.
• Understanding and experience of institutional fundraising processes
• Understanding of FTA’s programmes and standards

Skills

• Superior writing and presentation skills
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities.