Fundraising Coordinator JRS

JRS - Jesuit Refugee Service

Rome, Italy

The Coordinator creates and oversees the implementation of a strategic approach to fundraising which includes major gifts, annual giving, and grant solicitation.

Location: Rome, Italy

Report to: International Director

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the International Director in the development of fundraising strategies, plans and activities.
• Implementing fundraising plans in accordance with ethical fundraising principles.
• Identifying and developing corporate, community and individual prospects for JRS fundraising priorities.
• Building relationships with stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of JRS International
• Developing and managing timelines for all fundraising activities, ensuring that they are carried out within set time frames.
• Preparing and submitting grant applications to generate funds for JRS.
• Overseeing the administration of a donor mailing list and database which respects the privacy and confidentiality of donor information.
• Monitoring and evaluating all fundraising activities to ensure that the fundraising goals are being achieved.
• Working closely with the Coordinators of Communications, Programmes, Finance, Advocacy and the Secretariat of the International Office.
• Developing a global fundraising network for JRS in close collaboration with other JRS regional offices and partner organisations within the Society of Jesus (e.g., with province mission offices).
• Developing and gaining approval for an annual income and expenditure budget for the fundraising program.
• Preparing regular reports on progress, budgets, receipts and expenditures related to fundraising and the management of fundraising activities.
• Monitoring expenses and analysing budget reports on fundraising and recommend changes as necessary.
• In conjunction with the JRS Communications staff, developing a comprehensive communication plan that maximizes public awareness of the fundraising needs of JRS.
• Cooperating on the design, printing and distribution of marketing materials for fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the mission of the Society of Jesus and familiarity with Jesuit Refugee Service, as well as the ability to represent JRS as a Jesuit and Church organisation.
• Bachelor's degree minimum; Master's degree preferred with strong experience in fundraising.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, database management and electronic based systems and tools (website, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in English required as well as a good working knowledge of one of the following languages: Spanish, German, Italian, French.
• Understanding of different cultures and ability to communicate across cultures.
• Willingness to travel internationally to JRS projects on behalf of the organisation.
• Ability to work well within a team to achieve organisational goals.
• Ability to work within the EU and willingness to live and work in Rome.

Conditions

Entry conditions: 2-year contract according to Italian law
Gross salary range: 32.000-34.500 Euros.
Generous vacation and holiday package.

Contact information

Please submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter to international.fundraising@jrs.net by 23 September 2011.

Jesuit Refugee Service is a Roman Catholic agency, sponsored by the Society of Jesus (the "Jesuits"), whose mission is to accompany, serve and advocate on behalf of refugees and other forcibly displaced persons.

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