The position of the Head of Fundraising is responsible for implementing a fundraising strategy for Irida Women’s Center. This will include writing and coordinating funding proposals to grant-making bodies, developing other income streams, and increasing visitor donations.
Starting Date: Immediately
Hours of Work: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
Salary: 950€ (net salary)
Office Hours: 9.30 – 17.30
JOB DUTIES:
- Lead the development and successful submission of grant applications including EU programs.
- Carry out market research and networking activities to ensure up-to-date knowledge and awareness of relevant funding opportunities.
- Develop and maintain half-year and annual fundraising reports, assessing, and incorporating new opportunities as these arise, working strategically to meet funder’s deadlines and timescales.
- Provide a 3-year fundraising strategy.
- Develop periodical financial and narrative reports as required by the funders.
- Garner support and input as required from key team members, including the Executive Team and the Head of Media & Advocacy.
- Work with the Director of HR / Safeguarding to report performance against targets.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a track record of securing significant funds through a variety of income streams.
- Have at least 5 years’ senior experience in Fundraising and Grant Writing preferably within the NGO/humanitarian sector.
- Be specialized in Greek and European funding programs.
- Have an excellent understanding of best fundraising practices and ideally a qualification/degree-level education.
- First-class written communication skills both in Greek and in English.
- Be an exceptional speaker and networker, with proven success in building corporate and major donor partnerships.
- Be Computer literate with excellent MS Office skills and good database skills.
- Have experience in report and proposal writing.
- Be sufficient to write a thorough End of Year Service Report.
- Have exceptionally strong attention to detail in all aspects of project design and delivery.
- Have a great understanding of the NGO sector and how it differs from other sectors.
- Be prepared to work in line with Irida’s vision, mission, strategy, and values.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:
- Experience of working in an international multi-cultural charity/organization.
- Master’s degree in economics/business sciences.
To apply, please send your CV to hr@iridacenter.org (put “Fundraising Application” in the subject line).
Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be shortlisted regularly, and we may offer the post before the closing date.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The interview will be conducted in English/Greek.