Doctors Worldwide (DWW)
Doctors Worldwide is a UK based charity involved with providing medical assistance to those in need around the world. The operational platform works on the basis of teaching and training support, responding to emergencies, as well as developing long-term strategies and partnerships to provide comprehensive medical relief.
Closing date: 08 Jan 2010 -- (CLOSED)
Location: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) - Stockport
JOB DESCRIPTION
Doctors Worldwide is a UK based charity involved with providing medical assistance to those in need around the world. The operational platform works on the basis of teaching and training support, responding to emergencies, as well as developing long-term strategies and partnerships to provide comprehensive medical relief. The position of ‘Fundraising Officer' has been created to reflect the organisation's growing needs. The FO will have a key role in taking the organisation forward in the areas of generating greater unrestricted and restricted funding in order to enable further organisational and project development during an exciting and challenging time.
This role is not intended for those interested in grant proposal writing.
Major Responsibilities:
- To help develop a fundraising and marketing strategy for the organisation.
- Improve, develop and maintain links with other organisations (governmental, non-government, corporate and charitable alike).
- Develop and maintain links with high net-worth individuals.
- Generating new sources of income from a wide variety of donors.
- Advice and assistance in preparation of reports and studies (working with DWW staff, volunteers and Executive Committee).
- Develop and strengthen links within the health community and general public.
- Ensure donor management systems and procedures are in place so that all supporters receive appropriate feedback and thanks.
- Organising awareness and fundraising events.
- Assist in the design and production of the annual report, newsletters and all publicity material.
- Contribute to organisational decision making.
- Quarterly Finance reports for the review of the board.
- Enhance the professional image and credibility of Doctors Worldwide.
PERSON SPESIFICATION
Essential:
- Proficient in English.
- Good Information Technology skills.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing fundraising and partnership strategies.
- Successful track record of previously identifying, cultivating and securing relationships with individual and institutional donors.
- Self-motivated, confident, and a good time-keeper.
- Enthusiastic and flexible work ethic, with willingness on exceptional occasions to work beyond expected duties in order to achieve organisational objectives, and adopt a holistic approach to their role within the organisation.
- Professional and friendly attitude with good interpersonal and team working skills.
- Sound understanding of the UK donor market.
Desirable:
- Understanding of international development and health contexts.
- Good marketing skills.
- Good media skills.
Reference Code: RW_7YBGKR-88
