- Are you looking for a new challenge! Join The Foundation as we embark on a Global Capital raising campaign and make a real impact!
- Full time, Permanent Role based in Hong Kong
- Flexible work from home arrangements available, no mandated days in the office!
ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION
The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.
The Foundation is head quartered in Australia and has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.
We are also proud to announce we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards. The Foundation is also endorsed and in partnership with The Life You Can Save.
To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Fred Hollows Foundation actively fundraises across five regions: Australia, Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East with in-country teams delivering localised fundraising strategies in support of our global ambitions.
Today 1.1 billion people around the world are needlessly blind or vision impaired. If we do nothing, the next 30 years will see vision loss nearly double. To address this, The Fred Hollows Foundation is embarking on an ambitious global fundraising Campaign, unlocking significant new resources to make a truly catalytic change in the battle against avoidable blindness around the world.
The Fred hollows Foundation (HK) is looking for a self-motivated and highly efficient fundraising professional to lead the development of our major giving program in Hong Kong and the surrounding region, working as part of a global Campaign team.
ABOUT YOU
You will have high-level understanding of major donor needs, aspirations, and challenges. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including persuasion and negotiating abilities, effective listening, diplomacy, and tact. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a wide variety of diverse relationships utilising a collaborative approach to communication. Additionally, you will have the ability to lead through times of change and be flexible in the face of changing priorities. You will be innovative, you will have analytical and strategic minded, with project management skills. Finally, you will possess strong time management skills, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. And you will be fluent in both Cantonese (or Mandarin) and English (written English and Chinese must be as strong as verbal skills).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategy: Design and develop a major donor strategy for Hong Kong, greater China, and East Asia to grow The Foundation’s revenue.
- Prospect development: Develop and execute programs/activities to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at the HKD500 000 level or higher. Cultivate relationships with individual donors personally and create customised solicitation strategies, matching the objectives of the organisation and interests of the prospective donors. Work with the Head of Global Comprehensive Campaign, Board Members, and other key personnel to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership gifts to the Campaign and facilitate peer-to-peer fundraising.
- Campaign success: Work with the Campaign team to develop and localise the Campaign case for support and fundraising methodology in order to maximise giving from Hong Kong, greater China and East Asia.
- Development in a new market: Network and raise awareness of The Foundation in Hong Kong, greater China, and East Asia as emerging markets. Design and execute strategies to strengthen engagement with current stakeholders and new prospects while enhancing The Foundation’s brand presence.
- Communications and events: Develop marketing and pitch materials for use in major gift fundraising. Organise major donor stewardship and cultivation events.
- Global collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues on local and global initiatives as appropriate. Liaise with the Regional Philanthropy Manager (Singapore) and other Foundation fundraising offices to share innovations and best practices and, where needed, provide support. Interface with program colleagues around the world to meet funder demands and organisational fundraising needs.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Extensive fundraising, relationship management and/or sales experience.
- Strong understanding of the philanthropic landscape in Hong Kong and associated trends.
- Demonstrated experience building long term relationships to deliver growth against targets.
- Experience in asking for and closing gifts of HKD500 000 or more.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams.
- Budget management experience within a not-for-profit environment or other relevant environment.
- Experience briefing and working with C-suite.
- Experience in international development and NFP sector
- Understanding of the impact investment space
- Events management experience
- Administration and management of NFP experience
- Working knowledge of CRMs
- Written and verbal language skills in English as well as Mandarin and / or Cantonese.
How we recognise your contribution
Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.
To find out more about our benefits click here
How to apply
APPLICATIONS
Please apply via this link and include a CV and Cover Letter. Should you have any questions regarding the opportunity please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist, at employment@hollows.org for a confidential conversation. Kindly note that CVs will not be considered through this email address.
Applications Close: Tuesday the 16th of January 2023
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.
Please note: We will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.