Fundraising Officer (Full-time)

Job Title: Fundraising Officer (Full-time)

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Salary: £20-£28K

Closing Date: Position Open until Filled (Interviews to begin immediately)

KHRP is seeking a Fundraising Officer to work closely with the Chief Executive as well as the Board and staff in its London-based 6 person office, to build its donor base. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a small but internationally respected human rights organisation based in central London.

The successful candidate will have at least two years’ experience of fundraising, with an emphasis on grants and trusts fundraising. Experience of legacies fundraising would be an advantage.

The postholder will be responsible for identifying and pursuing diverse funding streams; writing applications, report backs and progress letters to meet existing and future funders’ guidelines; monitoring the implementation of projects to ensure funders’ guidelines are met; liaising with funders and other stakeholders; and ensuring that proposals for new projects meet existing and/ or future funders’ guidelines.

Attention to detail and good administrative and research skills will be among your strengths.

The postholder will work closely with the Finance Officer and will report to the Chief Executive. The postholder will also supervise fundraising interns.

Responsibilities include:

• Investigating Funding Opportunities.

• Primary responsibility with support from the Chief Executive, Legal Director and Finance Officer, for implementing annual and long-term fundraising activities, such as researching grant opportunities, using international directories and reaching out to CSR programmes.

• Identifying new funding opportunities and ensuring key team members and networks are utilized for funding.

• Corresponding with potential funders to gather information, guidelines etc.

• Maintenance and Strengthening of Relationships with Core Funding Sources.

• Grant writing and reporting in line with donor specified requirements, ensuring deadlines for new applications and reporting backs are met.

• Communicating the work of KHRP to existing and prospective supporters.

• Coordinate meetings with existing and potential funders and assemble all background information in preparation for meetings.

• Maintaining close collaboration with other staff to ensure sound project management.

• Overseeing specific donors/communication history and ensuring that notes and information are fed back into the organization using the database and staff meetings etc.

• Maintain records in donor database, Salesforce.

• Ensuring the KHRP staff including the Chief Executive are kept aware of their obligations and opportunities in relation to fundraising.

• Future Plans/ Responsibilities.

• Planning a pledge system and fund appeal timeline to enhance the number of small donors/membership base.

• Implementing an annual events strategy with opportunities to acknowledge existing and target prospective donors.

Person Specification:

The person should have an interest in the work of the KHRP and have a strong desire to contribute to the development of the organization as a whole. S/he should be self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative in co-ordination with other staff. S/he will have a track record of attention to detail and meeting deadlines with ease.

Essential skills/knowledge:

• 1-2 years of fundraising experience, with a focus on governmental, intergovernmental and private-trust funding.

• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including evidence of structured thinking and the ability to inspire confidence & enthusiasm in others.

• Self-starter with the ability to initiate projects and see them through to successful completion.

• Familiarity with current foundation, trust and governmental fundraising landscape and the challenges for NGOs.

• Ability to work independently, but also as part of a small team, on different projects.

• Computer literate in MS Office, email, and advanced internet research.

• Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Ability to be administratively and secretarially self-sufficient.

• Strong interest in getting to understand the work of the Charity.

• Track record of delivering concrete results that exceed expectations.

• Desired skills/knowledge.

• Experience of event organization and running.

• Knowledge of the human rights issues within the Kurdish regions.

• A sound and current knowledge of funding streams via the UK, EU and UN.

• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM database; Mac and other operating systems.

Equal Opportunities Policy:

KHRP aims to develop and maintain employment policies which ensure that no one is unfairly discriminated against, whether directly or indirectly, on any grounds including race, ethnic origin, culture, gender, sexuality, disability, age or religion.  These policies will apply in relation to all those involved in the work of the organization including paid staff, trainees, consultants, interns, volunteers, those offering services on a pro bono basis and trustees.

To apply:

To apply, either download the application form here or visit our website's employment section where a full advert and application form are available.

Download the application form and email it (or send by post) together with your CV and a short covering letter tokhrp@khrp.org or Kurdish Human Rights Project, 11 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1DH.

Applications will remain open until the position is filled, however interviews are to begin immediately so early application is advised.