Fundraising Program and Sponsorship Coordinator at HSCV

Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam (HSCV) is seeking a Vietnamese National to fill the position as Fundraising and Sponsorship Program Coordinator in Tay Ho, Ha Noi.

Background:

At Humanitarian Services for Children of Vietnam (HSCV), we’re dedicated to investing in the children of Vietnam. We believe that education is a fundamental ingredient in the fight for a better tomorrow, and this belief is reflected across all of our programs. Our staff works with families in Northern Vietnam, assessing their needs, and their potential. We consider opportunity to be the bridge between the reality of today and the potential of tomorrow, and we apply this philosophy to our lives and our work.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Country Director and Program Development Manager, the Fundraising and Sponsorship Program Coordinator supports all organizational fundraising and marketing events and activities. The Coordinator is responsible for maintaining donor records and generating reports, assisting in managing donor relations, coordinates special events and arrangements for volunteer opportunities, attends fundraising events and manages the sponsorship program.

Responsibilities and Duties 

- Fundraising

• Collaborate with the Country Director to plan and execute fundraising activities, including but not limited to, special events and online campaigns
  
  • Develop/oversee/support fundraising activity plans that maximize participation/contributions and minimize costs
  • Develop/oversee/support fundraising activities such as annual giving campaigns, matching grants and sustaining donors
  • Coordinate and prepare materials fundraising/marketing events

• Support fundraising events and activities organized by board members and other supporters (including those outside of the Vietnam, through online communication)

• Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business or government donors

- Marketing

• Support the design of marketing materials such as posters, newsletters, website, social media and brochures

- Donor Relations

• Identify, build and maintain relationships with potential and existing donors
• Maintain donor database
• Contact corporate representatives, governmental officials or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities or needs
• Assist as needed with attending community events, meetings or conferences to promote organizational goal or solicit donations or sponsorships

- Sponsorship Program

• Oversee the daily and long-term management of the HSCV Sponsorship Program
• Maintain sponsorship database
• Coordinate donor sponsorships
• Correspond with donors
• Keep sponsorship profiles updated

- Support the liaising with governmental authorities, and partner organizations

- Support the receiving of visitors

The Fund Raising and Sponsorship Coordinator will report directly to the Country Director and Program Development Manager and will work directly the Country Director with the development and implementation of strategic plans for fundraising.

Minimum Qualification and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor degree preferably in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or Management or related field
• Two years of fundraising experience and/or marketing
• Experience with event planning
• Experience mobilizing online communities to make and impact and an interest in social media trends
• Experience working with/within NGOs, or other Non-profit organizations
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadline and fundraising targets
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• High Proficiency in English

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong computer and data entry skills: MS Office, internet and ability to learn new programs
• Experience with online fund raising platforms
• Basic accounting skills
• Financial & strategic-planning skills and experience

Personal Traits of an Ideal Candidate

• Highly personable and friendly individual who relishes taking an active role in the cultivation and solicitation of fundraisers, and as a representative of the organization
• Ability/willingness to learn and apply new skills quickly
• Focused, organized and detail oriented
• Hard working and have genuine interest in helping others
• Demonstrate high level of trustworthiness, honesty, empathy
• Determined, result oriented and ability to work under high pressure

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary based on qualifications and previous experience
• Social Insurance provided
• State Health Insurance provided
• Motorbike insurance provided after one year of employment
• Free lunch provided
• Normal working hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm with lunch and breaks
• Some weekend work is required
• National Holidays off as well as 12 personal days in the first year, 22 personal days every year after

How to apply

Send a Cover Letter, CV, letters of recommendation, work samples and any other supporting documents to In-Country Director Ms. Annetta De Vet at [email protected]. Application should be in English. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Deadline and Starting Date

The Deadline for application is Sunday, March 20th, 2016. A successful candidate can start immediately.