Fund Raising Officer

Organizational context:

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries, dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them reach their full potential. We are committed to our mission, offering diverse professional and personal development opportunities in a passionate and inclusive culture. Join us to make a difference for children worldwide.

Job purpose:

The Fund Raising Officer (Foundations) will be instrumental in developing UNICEF's High Value philanthropy pipeline in Brazil. Working under the Corporate Partnership Specialist, this role will coordinate activities to identify, engage, and build strong, sustainable alliances with philanthropic actors and high-value individual donors. The objective is to maximize resources and support for UNICEF's programmes, ensuring the achievement of results for children in Brazil. This position requires a strategic approach to prospecting, cultivating, and retaining donors, aligning with national and global fundraising goals and promoting horizontal solidarity. The role is crucial for strengthening the fundraising channel and contributing to UNICEF's mandate.

Responsibilities:

The Fund Raising Officer (Foundations) will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting high-value individual donors and foundations in Brazil. This includes mapping potential philanthropic partners, building and maintaining strong relationships, and developing tailored proposals and engagement plans. The role involves coordinating with the Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office (LACRO) Fundraising Team and the global fundraising team to ensure alignment with overarching strategies. Key accountabilities include prospecting for new donors, engaging existing partners, and securing resources to support UNICEF's programmes. The officer will also be responsible for reporting on fundraising activities, managing donor data, and ensuring compliance with UNICEF policies. Additionally, the role requires contributing to the overall growth of the high-value fundraising channel in Brazil, fostering a culture of philanthropy and ensuring the effective mobilization of funds to achieve results for children.

Education:

A first-level university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in Business Management, Communication, Marketing, International Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field is required.

Work

experience:

A minimum of one year of work experience in fundraising, social projects, marketing, or sales is required. Demonstrated success in negotiating partnership agreements, grants, or sales deals, strong networking skills, and familiarity with UHNWI and/or foundations in Brazil are also necessary.

Skills:

Relationship building with diverse stakeholders, Donor engagement and retention, Resource mobilization through fundraising, Professional networking for fundraising, Negotiation skills, Communication and presentation skills, Prospect identification and cultivation, Strategic planning, Partnership development, Fundraising proposal development, Data management, Market analysis

Required languages:

English, Portuguese

Desired languages:

Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish