Corporate Fundraising & Events Officer – HQ

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Corporate Fundraising & Events Officer

Code: 00-6938

Duty station: Rome – HQ

Starting date: 01/06/2023

Contract duration: 1 year (renewable)

Reporting to: High-Value Donor Manager

Dependents: non-family duty station

General context of the project

INTERSOS is a humanitarian organization in the frontline of emergencies, working all over the world to bring independent, impartial and neutral humanitarian aid to people, families, and communities whose lives are threatened by conflict, extreme poverty, natural or manmade disasters. It does so by providing assistance and protection during humanitarian emergencies, according to its operational and resource capacities. Our interventions are based upon the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people, and respect for diversity and coexistence.

In this context, the High-Value Donors Programme plays a critical role in strengthening private fundraising and, therefore, in increasing the capacity of the organization of implementing time-effective, autonomous and relevant emergency intervention, while contributing to the general financial sustainability.

General purpose of the position

Support the management of corporate fundraising, partnerships and events, contributing to the overall private fundraising strategy and ensuring that the activities are consistently implemented and the objectives included in the private fundraising strategic and annual plans are met.

Main responsibilities and tasks

• Manage the identification and acquisition of new potential partner companies
• Support the research for new tools and methods of approaching companies in order to maximize collection and seize new opportunities
• Support the design and implementation of upgrading plans for current partners and major donors
• Design and write project proposals and concept notes for potential donors in close collaboration with the Programmes Department and the Missions
• Manage and monitor the proposals presented to companies in all phases (approval, implementation and reporting)
• Manage specific fundraising campaigns related to solidarity gifts and dedicated to specific target groups (companies, professionals, associations, schools and other identified targets)
• Support the management of the 5×1000 campaign
• Support the organization and management of fundraising events
• Analyse and research on sector trends in the Italian and foreign markets
• Ensure the consistent monitoring and analysis of data related to the activities managed​

Required profile and experience

Education

• Bachelor / Master Degree (Laurea specialistica o vecchio ordinamento)

• Specific specialization, master or documented training in fundraising (preferable)

Professional Experience

• At least 1 years of work experience in managing Corporate Fundraising Activities

Professional Requirements

• Project design and monitoring

• Excellent writing skills

• Excellent networking skills

• Proficient use of the Office Suite Programmes

Languages

Fluent Italian and English

Personal Requirements

• Strong motivation and adherence to the humanitarian principles and the mission of INTERSOS
• Flexibility in working hours, week end / holidays when required by the situation/ context
• Strong attitude for teamwork and collaboration within a complex organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to unexpected events