Fundraising Executive

In this role you will:
-Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan to achieve annual targets.
-Identify and cultivate potential donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities.
-Utilize diverse fundraising methods such as events, campaigns, grant writing, and online fundraising.
-Advise and consult with programmatic teams on the development of their programs to ensure it is in alignment with the overall organisation mission.
-Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors.
-Ensure timely and effective communication with donors, providing updates and expressing gratitude.
-Develop and implement donor recognition programs to retain and upgrade donor support.
-Ensure donors are aware and aligned towards the programmatic goals and the overarching organisation mission.
-Plan, organize, and oversee fundraising events and campaigns.
-Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful execution.
-Evaluate the effectiveness of events and campaigns, making adjustments for improvement.
-Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with the organisation’s mission.
-Prepare and submit compelling grant proposals and reports.
-Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
-Track and report on fundraising progress against targets.
-Manage the fundraising budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
-Prepare detailed reports for the executive team and board of directors.
-Lead and mentor the fundraising team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
-Provide training and support to staff and volunteers involved in fundraising activities.
-Stay updated with fundraising trends and best practices, implementing innovative strategies.

To be shortlisted for this position, you will need to have:
-Minimum Bachelor's Degree
-2–4 years experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development in the nonprofit sector
-Strong written communication for grant reports and donor correspondence.
-Familiarity with the Malaysian nonprofit/impact and philanthropy landscape preferred.
-Experience with international funders is an advantage

Necessary technical, functional or language skills:
-Passionate in community development and management in both individual and wide community intervention;
-Working knowledge and implementation of Google Suites, computers and current communication technology as work tools.
-Strong proficiency in English essential (oral and written);
-Excellent people and community skill;
-Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationship with others;
-Understanding of SOLS Foundation’s values, principles and objectives and demonstrated ability to put them into practice in the workplace;
-Proven ability in the areas of organisation skills, conflict resolution, advocacy and group facilitation;
-Ability to work independently, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.