Fundraising Officer

The Private Sector Fundraising and Partnerships Section, UNICEF Thailand Country Office, is looking for a qualified individual to provide support to the Business and High Value (BHV) team, to drive the fundraising strategy 2024 – 2027 where there is significant growth of target each year.

The incumbent is responsible to develop income opportunities, focusing primarily on corporate or high net worth individual (HNWI) partners (BHV partners) by implementing effective partnership models and deploying innovative resource mobilization strategy. The role requires the incumbent to provide effective account management of BHV partnerships.

The incumbent will support the design and implementation of BHV’s strategies, such as new model of collaboration (Integrated approach), influencer initiative, the office’s integrated events, and innovative financing. In addition, to dedicatedly focus on building prospect pipeline across Business and High Value Individuals.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, research, meet and develop funding proposals for potential corporate or high net worth individual (HNWI) partners (Business and High Value partners) and secure funds from individuals, companies, their customers/employees and their foundations that will maximize long-term income in support of UNICEF’s programmatic objectives. After which, provide effective account management, partnership recognition and ensure efficient reporting on the outcomes of all partnerships.
• Mapping and managing screenings of companies, their foundations, and HNWIs to build a prospective list of partners in accordance with UNICEF’s processes and criteria. Maintain and continuously update the corporate database for targeted, current and prospective corporate partners.
• Build and foster strong relationships with new corporate and HWNI prospects and ensure existing BHV partners are stewarded appropriately, resulting in profitable long- term partnerships.
• Working cross-functionally with internal parties to identify funding opportunities and secure strategic partnerships that contributes income and support programmatic outcomes. Engage with relevant teams to contribute technical inputs to develop and present funding proposals, reporting or other necessary information for the BHV partners.
• Develop funding/partnership proposals and other relevant materials for potential partners by working across UNICEF globally to identify relevant funding needs and preparing presentations for each.
• Plan, organize and execute fundraising events/campaigns/activities that will generate income and encourage engagement in support of UNICEF’s programmatic objectives.
• Carry out additional tasks and other responsibilities as required to support the team’s work.

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Minimum requirements:

Education: 

• A university degree in one or more of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Marketing, Business, Economics, Fundraising/Philanthropy or related Social Sciences area.

Work Experience: 

• 2 years minimum relevant professional work experience in sales and marketing, account management, business, finance and banking, wealth management or fundraising.
• Outstanding interpersonal, negotiating and account management skills are essential.
• Experience of corporate partnerships and/or cause related marketing and/or philanthropic fundraising is a strong advantage.

Language and Computer Proficiency: 

• Fluency in English and Thai is required. (A valid TOEIC score of at least 855: Listening and Reading section is required.)

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/574389