About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is hiring an Individual Giving Associate to work in its Private Sector Partnerships Service. The role focuses on developing and implementing individual giving strategies to secure donations from the general public. The aim is to generate both monthly and one-time donations from individuals using various channels and methods. The Individual Giving Associate will contribute to the development of annual plans for acquisition, donor retention, and development programs. The UNHCR has developed a Private Sector Fundraising Strategy that identifies priority fundraising markets and regions. The Individual Giving Associate will work to maximize the donor base from individual giving, targeting donations of between $1 to $10,000 per year. The role requires effective leadership and technical expertise to enable the team to operate to its full potential. The Individual Giving Associate will work closely with marketing agencies to develop contact strategies and donor journeys for different segments of the database. They will also implement campaigns such as upgrade, conversion, acquisition, welcome, recapturing, loyalty, and thank you calls.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing annual plans for acquisition, donor retention, and development programs
- Develop, manage, and improve donor servicing and communications to provide best-in-class donor care
- Work with marketing agencies to develop contact strategies and donor journeys for different segments of the database
- Implement campaigns such as upgrade, conversion, acquisition, welcome, recapturing, loyalty, and thank you calls
- Contribute to the drafting of submissions to the National Growth Fund related to individual giving programs
- Assist in the development of detailed annual plans for individual giving programs
- Monitor and report on progress against the work plan, expenditure, budget, and targets
- Assist in the management of middle-value donors and prospects
- Assist in the supervision of donor database management and ensure data entry accuracy
- Provide analysis of data upon request
- Develop, manage, and improve face-to-face fundraising activities
- Assist in the development, implementation, and management of face-to-face fundraising strategies
- Manage relations with partners, contractors, and suppliers to implement programs
- Diversify face-to-face models, suppliers, and channels to reduce dependency
- Develop high-quality data monitoring to analyze performances
- Develop guidelines, manuals, and policies to ensure a solid face-to-face program
- Adapt contents and creative to improve response and donor retention
- Ensure a location strategy, policies, and communication cycle are in place to acquire new locations
- Manage and support the creation of marketing briefs for face-to-face campaigns
- Ensure workforce is managed, inducted, and trained in accordance with UNHCR/PSP's needs and policies
- Assist in proactively line managing the face-to-face team, ensuring clear objectives and targets are set and understood
- Manage performance of each team member, putting improvement and development plans in place where required
- Assist in the procurement process for all supplier relationships linked to new agencies or suppliers
- Assist in designing and executing a long-term effective and innovative digital strategy
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Chance to develop and implement individual giving strategies
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Professional development and growth opportunities
Requirements & Qualifications
- Ability to develop and implement individual giving strategies
- Experience in donor servicing and communications
- Knowledge of marketing agencies and donor journey development
- Ability to implement campaigns and manage donor relationships
- Experience in face-to-face fundraising and management
- Ability to develop and manage budgets, financial targets, and expenditure
- Knowledge of UNHCR policies and procedures
- Ability to manage and analyze data
- Strong leadership and technical expertise
- Ability to work with marketing agencies and suppliers
- Knowledge of digital fundraising strategies and techniques
How to Apply
- Review the job description and requirements to ensure you meet the necessary qualifications.
- Prepare your application, including your resume and cover letter.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
Ready to apply?