Capital Campaign Manager At International Women’s Initiative

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Capital Campaign Manager will coordinate all aspects of a joint fundraising campaign to create the Stand Up for Gaza project and campaign to launch mid Q3 2024. The culmination of this collaborative project will result in many outcomes, namely the distribution of hygiene H.E.R. Kits to the women and girls of Palestine most affected by the ongoing Israeli war. The Stand Up for Gaza project will provide a platform where experts, artists and the general public will come together for the purpose of educating the public and creating thoughtful conversations about the ongoing distress experienced by women and girls in Palestine since the beginning of the Israeli war, as well as implement distribution of HER Kits.

Performed remotely, this role is considered temporary through December 2024. Contract employment will be considered for the right candidate at a negotiable rate.

DUTIES:

• Overall campaign management and organisation including pipelines, prospect tracking, strategy, task assignment and maintenance of timelines;
• Researching and identifying prospects;
• Scheduling meetings, preparing talking points, assembling presentations, and full meeting prep for partners, campaign volunteers and IWI staff;
• Overseeing acknowledgement of all campaign gifts and pledges and preparation of pledge payment reminders and pledge agreements;
• Writing all campaign correspondence including solicitation proposals, meeting requests, and meeting follow up;
• Maintaining master campaign calendar to maximise cultivation events and keep campaign committee on track;
• Organising and monitoring volunteer assignments and follow-up, and assisting in all aspects of volunteer-led events.

JOB SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong organisational skills and project management experience;
• Excellent written and verbal communication;
• Interest in women’s human rights, advocacy and INGO/NGO fundraising;
• Team oriented and able to work independently;
• Diplomatic and confident; able to maintain good relationships with donors while enforcing expectations and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

IWI seeks a seasoned, responsible, focused individual, with outstanding organisational skills and high level of accuracy. Experience in, and knowledge of fundraising, specifically capital campaigns, is required. The successful candidate will be highly organised, self-motivated, detail-oriented, creative, strategic, professional and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential. Candidates must have a high level of computer literacy, including experience using online databases and other sources to locate financial and philanthropic information, and possess exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in event planning, project management, fundraising, communications, marketing, or similar functions, preferably in a non-profit setting.