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Job Description: Fundraising Co-ordinator
Fixed term: This is intended as a long term position with an initial contract of one year.
Time: Full-time (37.5 hours pw)
Salary: Approximately £30-35,000 pounds, to be negotiated based on experience.
About the ISEAL Alliance:
ISEAL is an international non-profit organisation that codifies best practice for the design and implementation of social and environmental standards systems. ISEAL shapes the context in which voluntary standards systems operate, by defining what good practice looks like for the sector, as well as through influencing how external stakeholders think about and engage with credible voluntary standards systems. ISEAL Alliance members such as the Forest Stewardship Council, the Marine Stewardship Council, and the Fairtrade Labelling Organizations[1] are leading organisations in social and environmental standard-setting and certification, and are committed to compliance with ISEAL Credibility Tools.
About the Position:
The ISEAL Alliance has developed an ambitious Strategic Plan for 2009-2013 that will ensure that voluntary standards systems play an expanding role in achieving social justice and ecological sustainability. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the Director of Development & Fundraising and the Senior Management Team in strengthening the financial foundation for the scaling up of ISEAL’s work during this time. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Fundraising Coordinator who can make a strong contribution to ISEAL’s Trust and Statutory fundraising programme into and through its next phase of development. With a professional, dynamic and sociable team, a supportive organisation and a powerful cause, this is a superb opportunity for the right candidate.
Building on strong existing relationships with a core set of funding partners, you will support the acquisition of new donor relationships for ISEAL Alliance and will help expanding and diversifying ISEAL’s income streams. In addition to a proven trust and statutory funding track record, possibly with knowledge at the international scale, you will be strengthening the fundraising capacity of ISEAL and support initiatives aimed at guaranteeing its long-term sustainability.
ISEAL’s head office is in London with nodal offices in Belgium, Australia and Canada. The position will be based in the head office and report into the Director of Development and Fundraising.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a current CV and a statement explaining how they meet the selection criteria for the position.
The deadline for receipt of applications (by email) is 5pm GMT on 13 JULY 2010. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 16 July 2010 and interviews (in London or by teleconference) will take place on 20/21 July. If there is a round of second interviews this would be taking place on 28/29 July 2010 at the London office.
For specific enquiries, candidates may contact Alke Horn by email: alke@isealalliance.org.
Please send your completed application to recruitment@isealalliance.org quoting ISEALStopdodo0610 in the subject line.
Other Relevant Information:
Working Hours: Based on a full time equivalent of 37.5 hours per week.
International Travel: The post holder may be required to undertake periodic international travel and overnight stays.
Equal Opportunities: The ISEAL Alliance strives to be an equal opportunities employer and commitment to this process is expected.
Ideal Start Date: September 2010
Duty Statement
Reporting into the Director of Fundraising & Development, the following duties will be carried out:
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% time
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Key areas of responsibility
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Activities description
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20%
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Prospecting and Research (IDENTIFICATION)
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- maintain a prospects pipeline at various relationship stages (Identification / Cultivation / Solicitation / Stewardship)
- Undertake research to identify portfolio of existing prospective grant awarding bodies matching ISEAL’s projects and programmes.
- Make preliminary contact with funders to confirm eligibility criteria related to ISEAL and to ensure correct deadlines are recorded.
- Implement scoring system to prioritise approaches and assign to specific programmatic portfolios.
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10%
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Relationship Building (CULTIVATION)
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- Establish and maintain relationships with leading personnel at grant-making bodies, using links with ISEAL member trustees and senior staff where appropriate
- In conjunction with DoD, devise and implement plans to engage grant-makers with ISEAL , including site visits, regular updates and appeals
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30%
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Proposal Writing and Submission
(SOLICITATION)
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- Plan an annual calendar of grant applications to meet the annual income target, ensuring the appropriate ratio of prospects is in the pipeline at any given time
- Liaise with programme staff to identify suitable projects for funding and package them in collaboration with DoD
- In collaboration with Comms and DoD, write and produce compelling cases for support and submission packages
- Work with Director of Fundraising, Director of Finance & Resources and Project Managers to generate activity budgets, and tailor them to the requirements of individual funding applications
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15%
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Donor Reporting and (STEWARDSHIP)
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- Manage reporting and other communications with funders, liaising with other colleagues to ensure that relevant data and information is being gathered, so that funders’ reporting requirements are met
- Coordinate and calendarise activities to prepare and deliver grant reports as agreed with funders and within pre-arranged timelines.
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10%
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Monitoring, Reporting and Database Management
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- Maintain complete and accurate donor records and appropriate administration
systems to ensure effective fundraising (implementation of Salesforce)
- Monitor performance against fundraising plans throughout the year and identify potential issues and propose contingency plans where needed
- With DoFD and M&E Mmanager, set and manage and report against KPI’s (Kkey Performance Indicators)
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10%
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Administrative tasks
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- Maintain fundraising folders on server
- Maintain info in database concerning fundraising
- With DoFD, contribute to preparation of monthly and quarterly reports as needed.
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5%
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Other
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contribute to the development of new financial models for the long-term sustainability of voluntary standards systems
- Represents ISEAL at special, networking events when needed
- Support other funding priorities as required.
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Selection Criteria
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Knowledge and Experience
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Essential or Desirable
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A.1
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Undergraduate degree in any relevant subject, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
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Essential
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A proven track record to secure funds in the range of £10,000 / £100,000 with statutory and trust fundraising (3 years +), particularly in support of environmental and social sustainability causes, at national and international levels.
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Essential
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A.3
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Substantial experience in management of prospects and funders at various stages of relationship development (Identification, Cultivation, Solicitation and Stewardship).
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Essential
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Experience working in the environmental, social or developmental sectors with international focus.
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Essential
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Knowledge of funding landscape at national (UK), European and International levels (private foundations and government agencies being priorities)
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Essential
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A.5
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Understanding of actors and disbursement mechanisms from aid agencies to developing countries (Africa / Asia and Latin America).
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Desirable
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A.6
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Experience working for an international organisation with staff members based in multiple locations.
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Desirable
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A.7
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Knowledge of standard-setting and/or certification systems, ideally one or more of ISEAL Alliance members.
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Desirable
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B
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Skills
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Essential or Desirable
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B.1
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Effective oral and written English and strong written and oral presentation skills both to small groups and large audiences.
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Essential
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B.2
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Proven networking and interpersonal skills.
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Essential
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B.3
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Well developed time/process management skills and ability to establish priorities and work to deadlines.
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Essential
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B.4
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Demonstrable skill at managing projects conducted alone and with others.
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Essential
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B5
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Ability to translate concepts and project ideas into clear and measurable funding bids
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Essential
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B6
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Proficient at use of IT and Internet resources in course of fundraising activities
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Essential
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C
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Personal Attributes
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Essential or Desirable
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C.1
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Excellent personal skills in day-to-day operations when relating to funders, partners and colleagues
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Essential
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C.2
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Strong attention to detail and highly organised.
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Essential
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C.3
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Confident negotiator.
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Essential
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C.4
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Self-motivation and outcome focused
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Essential
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C5
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Ability to work both as part of a team as well as on own initiative
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Essential
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C.6
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Committed to contributing to social and environmental change.
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Desirable
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