Are you genuinely interested in making a difference in society?
Do you enjoy engaging with people and developing innovative ideas?
Join us in a fundraising role and help us grow our programs and impact for those in need.
Job Title: Fundraising Coordinator
Organization: Prometheus
Location: Athens/Hybrid
Occupation: Full-time
About us
Hellenic Liver Patients Association “Prometheus”, founded in 2012, is the only non-profit organization in Greece dedicated to people with liver diseases. Our mission is to bridge the gap and inequities that arise between patients and the healthcare system in the field of public health. We work with elderly, vulnerable and marginalized people (homeless, refugees, asylum seekers, substance abusers, prisoners), facilitating their equal access to medical care and advocating for their rights. At the same time, we promote the prevention of liver diseases such as Hepatitis B and C, cirrhosis and liver cancer by educating the public and addressing major public health issues including obesity, unhealthy diet and lack of exercise.
The role
The Fundraising Coordinator has a central role in the shaping and implementation of the Fundraising Strategy of Prometheus. Beyond planning, the role is actively involved in identifying funding opportunities, building impactful relationships with donors, and developing compelling funding proposals for different funding streams.
We are looking for a person who is curious in exploring and implementing new fundraising approaches and is inspired to contribute in expanding the impact of our programs, by growing Prometheus’ donor portfolio and cultivating lasting relationships with funders.
The role is suited for a restless professional who is cause driven, loves fundraising and relationship building and has excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.
Key responsibilities
- Fundraising Strategy:Collaborate with the leadership team to shape and implement the organization’s fundraising strategy. This includes setting clear goals, identifying key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensuring alignment with our mission and vision.
- Donor Relationship Building:Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing donors, sponsors, and funding partners, in particular with companies and foundations.
- Prospect Research:Conduct thorough research to identify potential funding opportunities, including EU grants, corporate sponsorships, and philanthropic foundations.
- Proposal Development:Prepare compelling funding proposals tailored to specific donors and EU calls. Collaborate with program managers and other team members to gather relevant information and build up funded project ideas.
- Grant Writing:Write and submit grant applications, ensuring compliance with guidelines and deadlines, in alignment with donor priorities.
- Fundraising Events:Develop and execute fundraising events as planned, to engage donors and cultivate relationships. Leverage social media, email marketing, and other channels effectively.
- Budget Oversight:Work closely with the finance team to monitor fundraising budgets and produce donor reports. Provide regular reports on fundraising performance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, business, communications)
- Proven experience in fundraising (at least 2-3 years), grant writing, or donor relations
- Excellent written, presentation and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
- Excellent knowledge of Greek and English (verbal and written)
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Passion for our cause and a commitment to making a difference
- Comfortable in working both independently and within a team
What we offer
- Compensation according to our market standards
- Pleasant working environment
- Continuous training and mentoring
- Possibility of a hybrid working model
- Monthly food related vouchers
- Local travel expenses (metro card)
- Mobile stipend
How to apply
Please send a CV together with a cover letter in English (PDF format) at [email protected] titled ‘Application for the Fundraising Coordination position’
Application closing date: 09.07.2024
Applications will be treated confidentially and only candidates who will be contacted for an interview will be informed of the outcome of the process.
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