InterEuropean Human Aid Association is looking to recruit a part-time Fundraiser to start as soon as possible. Hiring a Fundraiser is an exciting step for us as an organisation. For the right candidate this should also be an exciting opportunity to be part of the sustainable growth of an impactful grassroots humanitarian organisation. The Fundraiser will be a key member of the back office team, developing the organisational fundraising strategy, acting as a focal point for any fundraising related matters, and taking a leading role in campaigns and grant applications. The position is fully remote with occasional trips to the projects in Greece.
The Fundraiser will be a key contributor to the running of IHAโs operations, ensuring the financial sustainability of the projects. The Fundraiser will work independently as part of the back office team and report to the Board (remote-based, voluntary). The ideal candidate is intrinsically motivated, adaptable, passionate about the cause, and able to work on their own initiative and with limited supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning, developing and implementing the organisational fundraising strategy
- Managing and overseeing all fundraising activities within the organisation
- Researching grant opportunities, lead role in grant writing and applications
- Identifying and approaching new donors and suitable companies as potential donors
- Exploring innovation and alternative fundraising streams
- โ Mobilising and managing occasional fundraising interns, volunteers and ambassadors
- Lead role in donor reporting in collaboration with Greece team
- Supporting online fundraising and campaigns in close collaboration with the communications team
Applicant Profile
Essential:
- At least 1 years of experience in fundraising within a humanitarian aid project
- Able to identify funding opportunities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with an excellent command of German and English
- Demonstrated experience in grant writing, crowdfunding and relationship management
- Strong independent work ethic and hands-on mentality
- Ability to set fundraising priorities and think strategically across the short, medium and long term
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills
- Highly motivated and passionate about IHAโs work
- Interest and understanding of grassroots/humanitarian organisational context
- Strong understanding of power-sensitive communication
- Comfortable with unpredictability and change
- To maintain organisational stability we are looking for a commitment of at least 6 months. Preference will be given to candidates who are able to commit for longer
- Must be eligible to legally travel in the EU (we are not able to sponsor visas)
Desired:
- Experience working with different CMS tools including Fundraisingbox
Our offer and conditions
- Remote working
- An opportunity to work for an important and meaningful cause as part of a dedicated team
- 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday
- Flexible working hours
- Starting net salary (full-time equivalent): โฌ24,000 - โฌ36,000, dependent on experience
- Contract type dependent on country of residence
- 30 days holiday per annum plus bank/public holidays