Role Description
The Fundraising Manager leads the planning and coordination of fundraising events and activities, other than special events, for the organization.
Responsibilities
- Plans and coordinates fundraising events and activities (e.g. online events; sales of jewelry, shoes, and other donated items; volunteer-led activities, etc), including the management of volunteers that support the events.
- Support the Director of Development in developing and implementing an annual action plan for fundraising events, including identifying new fundraising opportunities and strategizing to increase fundraising success overall.
- Evaluates fundraising events (resource and planning compared with the fundraising achieved), and communicates assessments to the Director of Development.
- Works with the Communications Team for the development of any materials or communications to support fundraising event activities.
- Promotes a positive and professional relationship with vendors, donors, and volunteers, in alignment with the mission of Rukundo International.
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours a week during and surrounding fundraising events [2-3 events annually] (less during “off” times)
Role Commitment: 1 year
This role is expected to be generally accessible to the Director of Development, as well as responsive to emails.
Qualifications
- Experience with fundraising and in coordinating teams.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Organized and good time management skills
- Collaborative spirit
- Committed to the mission of Rukundo International
