Philanthropic Advisor

Job description

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories! Employee Contract Type: Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term) Job Description: This position will be responsible to manage Major Gift generating significant financial contributions from Middle Donors/ Sponsors to support Wahana Visi Indonesia’s program. This position also acquires and build, over a period of 2-3 years, a mature portfolio of middle donors who support WV IDN at a major gift level. Strategy Development & Planning Contribute strategically to development of Ministry Funding Strategy, Acquisition, Donor Retention Strategy as well as Donor Engagement Plan. Contribute on the development of Wahana Visi Indonesia (WVIDN)’s Major Gift from Middle Donors strategic mapping. Lead development of a successful Major Gift Team Acquisition strategy and annual business plan for the national office (NO) based upon landscape and competitor analysis, NO priorities, and expertise from Regional, Global Center, and Support Office personnel, in coordination with other technical and functional teams. Contribute to the development of WVIDN Major Gift relationship management plan and executes with appropriate national, regional, and global personnel. Contribute to develop and apply WVIDN Major Gift relationship management plan that facilitate the donor’s interest as well as WVIDN program needs in collaboration with national, regional, and global WVI relevant staff.. Resource Acquisition & Management Responsible for sustaining WVIDN’s partnership with Middle Donors, exploring new donors and partners to strengthen WVIDN’s resource pool focusing on development and implementation of collaborative and impactful partnerships. Coordinate the development of project proposal to grow national income based on the national strategy, in alignment with strategic priorities (geographic, sectoral). Secure annual funding according to individually agreed-upon targets. Ensure the accuracy and punctuality of funding status for each project within programs to identify possible funding gaps and ensure smooth transition from one donor source to the next. Collaborate with other units to identify potential new donors and interests and develop appropriate plan for acquisition in alignment to the overall unit’s strategic plan and target Accountability & Quality Assurance Ensure WVIDN accountability, transparency and effective communication as evidenced by positive response in donor feedback. Gives respond to donor’s queries and complaints to minimize and/or avoid cancellation and to maintain donor’s satisfaction. Ensures the fulfilment of Minimum Sponsorship Experience Standard through sponsorship products, systems and communications tools. Monitor and evaluate risks applicable to the unit’s management and relationships with the donors and design and apply appropriate mitigation plan in coordination with Major Gift head Networking & Coordination Ensure strong relationship development plan with priority donor and partner is in place, managed and monitored. This may include travel with donor contact, attend business and networking sessions / events. Liaise effectively with concerned departments and teams to increase effectiveness of HNWI program implementation, including grants finance team to ensure accuracy of grant data in PBAS and Horizon. Foster open relationships for the transfer of knowledge between APs, Zonal, donors and partners. Capacity Building Implement Major Gift Team capacity building strategy and plan in close coordination with Operations, People & Culture and Regional Office. In collaboration with other Dept staff and GMZs, build program and project manager’s capacity to design and report according to donor’s standards and requirement. Management & Leadership Actively support enabling and positive team environment where staff are able to develop their spiritual gifts and grow in Christian maturity. Actively participate Christian leadership and support to enrich the organisation’s life, faith, Christian commitments and create enabling and positive team environment where colleagues are able to develop their spiritual gifts and grow in Christian maturity. Requirement Min. 5 years’ progressive experience in managing Major Donor is an advantage. Extensive experience of business development and demonstrable success in growing income through a diverse range of fundraising activities A Bachelor degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Advance degree strongly preferred. Highly organized with exceptional detailed orientation and demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of work Possess strong donor centric service ethic and strong sense of professionalism Own high integrity, personal responsibility and a commitment to constant learning Mature and independent mind-set, able to work smart and effectively. Strong commercial orientation with discerning interpersonal skills. A strong understanding of strategic communications, marketing and how to raise an organisation’s portofolio and impact Excellent written communication skills when dealing with internal and external stakeholders Computer literacy skills, e.g. CRM database experience, strong skills in the use of MS Office Suite; email; calendar Travel: Domestic may be required. Ability to attend social weekends and evening’s events as needed Safeguarding Policy WVI implements a Safeguarding Policy as a form of our commitment to protect children and adult beneficiaries. WVI has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with WVI work and WVI also participates in the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR) Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS). Applicant Types Accepted: