Philanthropy Specialist (Individuals)

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Supported by the Private Sector Engagement teams in Asia Pacific and Geneva, relevant Country Managers and field delegations, develops and implements the high value individual giving plan and execution of the relevant private sector resource mobilization strategy elements for Asia-Pacific, in collaboration with Movement partners, in accordance with REM Division institutional objectives and targets.
• Works closely with Movement partners to mobilize resources for shared benefit, seeking to understand their resource mobilization interests and developing mutually beneficial collaborations with philanthropic individuals in Asia-Pacific.
• Develops giving approaches for high value individual supporters and Movement partners, as well as stewardship plans, online giving campaign concepts and content in partnership with REM, Communications, and other relevant experts.
• Identifies and evaluates the potential of new philanthropic individual supporters and develops outreach strategies, to ensure relationships are leveraged to their full potential, that supporters’ requirements are fulfilled, and they will remain engaged with the Movement in the long term.
• Provides Movement partners in Asia Pacific with specialist expertise, technical assistance and further support on philanthropic individual fundraising approaches and supporter outreach and helps coordinate relevant public fundraising campaigns across the Movement.
• Supports the development of annual plans, keeps track of income raised, forecasts, investments and income projections to ensure income targets are met.
• Contributes to producing content for philanthropic individual supporters, pursuing a digital-first approach by default.
• Monitors evolving supporter interests and trends to inform ICRC fundraising strategy and offering in high value individual giving fundraising including through digital channels.
• Supports development of fundraising packages for appeals or emergencies, including for digital audiences.
• Supports and contributes to the negotiation of funding agreements and ensures the necessary follow-up.
• Maximises visibility by exploring opportunities arising from the interaction with the community of supporters in Asia Pacific and making recommendations to the REM management.
• Engages with the wider regional ecosystem of infrastructure organizations and explores developments in new philanthropy and impact-based giving, whilst maintaining the ICRC’s and the Movement’s relevance to traditional philanthropists.

In addition to these duties, the incumbent will support relevant Movement partners in the event of a significant media-driven event or emergency, maximizing the short and long-term high value individual giving and related fundraising opportunities. This could include development of fundraising packages for appeals or campaigns.

Professional Experience required

• Ideally 10 – 12 years professional experience. (i.e. Relationship Management, Humanitarian action).
• Minimum 5 years’ successful experience in planning for (strategy), securing and renewing five- to seven-figure gifts from individuals (major donors, HNWIs and ultra HNWIs) preferably in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Successful track record of setting targets and meeting fundraising goals, while strengthening an organization’s reputation and reach.
• In-depth, applicable understanding of philanthropic fundraising techniques and how to reconcile the needs of the organization with those of supporters.
• Excellent communication skills with good interpersonal and negotiation skills; well-able to explain complex issues to others and present the organization in an engaging and concise manner.
• Relevant existing professional networks across Asia-Pacific.
• Experience of leading teams and staff management.
• Good understanding of current humanitarian issues and priorities.
• Collaborative, characterized by thoughtful action and decision-making, empathy, discretion and tact.
• Experience in producing quality content for high value audiences.

How to apply:

This position is for non-Thai nationals only.
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