Fundraising and communication manager

Application Deadline: 1st November 2021
Date of start: 15 November 2021
Location: Gümüşsuyu – Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Theodora Sevgi Doktorları is seeking fundraising and communication manager.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for leading the Fundraising and Communication team and producing effective strategies to achieve income targets across the range of revenue streams.
• Identify new, potential income streams and produce action plans to secure these funds.
• In collaboration with the CEO, lead the development of long-term planning to achieve agreed 3-year strategic goals
• Develop and maintain income and expenditure tracking and evaluation systems, ensuring the Fundraising Department is kept within budget and achieves income targets.
• Lead on the communication and social media communication programme, and production of effective, high quality awareness raising of our work via all communications routes
• Work with the CEO to develop and lead the achievement of a new Fundraising development plan for 2022 – 2024, which includes recruitment and development of new fundraisers, new donors and development of new funding and communication streams.
• Work closely with the Giggle Doctor Programme manager through the creation of case studies and compelling cases for support to retain existing donors and help identify new funders.
• Build relationships with new and existing partners, donors and parents to strengthen their connection to our charity.
• Provide comprehensive fundraising and income reports to inform CEO and Trustee reporting.
• Actively contribute to the development of Impact Measurement procedures and reporting.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of the rules and regulations relating to GDPR, charities and trends and developments in fundraising.
• Daily use of the charity’s CRM database to keep all records up to date and effectively progress supporter journeys.
• Deliver compelling and engaging information and presentations to potential sponsors.
• Represent the charity at external functions and conferences.

Person Specification

Essential Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role within a fundraising (or equivalent) team, managing a diverse portfolio of activities
• Demonstrable track record of successfully achieving significant donations.
• Experience of utilising the strength of an organisation brand for charity/business development
• Proven track record of meeting challenging income targets
• Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder, client and donor relationships.
• Proven track record in fundraising that has directly resulted in increased income for an organisation
• Proven ability to plan ahead, manage multiple priorities and organise own workload.

Skills and Knowledge

• Track record of bringing innovative creative thinking and fresh ideas to an organisation and delivery of income.
• Knowledge of the charity fundraising environment and of a range techniques and disciplines which will support the cost-effective generation of income, including through offline and online activities.
• Exceptionally convincing and persuasive written and oral skills with the ability to present and convey complex ideas and issues clearly and coherently.
• Demonstrable ability to evaluate the type of initiatives and programmes within the scope of the post and initiate, develop and deliver new initiatives that build on their successes.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with Giggle Doctors, partners, charity team and supporters.
• Excellent written and oral communication in Turkish and English, German or French would
  be an asset.
• Budgetary skills.

Personal Attributes and Other Requirements

• Motivational management style
• Energy, enthusiasm and flair to work hard and achieve ambitious targets
• A passion for our work
• Ability to take a creative and personalised approach to working with the Giggle Doctors.
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a small team
• Ability and willingness to attend events outside of normal office hours if required
• Ability to travel extensively within Turkey, with potential overnight stays, as well as to establish relationships with our Head Office of Theodora Switzerland.

Interested candidates can e-mail their resume and cover letter to [email protected].