About Us:
Starting out as experts in teaching English to those with zero or very basic English proficiency, we have since branched out to encompass Employable English skills for school, university, business purposes as well as becoming a job preparation and digital education provider.
Through various education, social empowerment programmes, an online education platform: Progressive Web app and android app targeted for the bottom 40% of the population, SOLS Foundation works unconditionally towards transforming underserved communities to become aware of their true potential, break the cycle of poverty and move towards middle-class society.
Role Summary:
The Fundraising Manager designs and implements strategies to meet fundraising goals, building relationships with donors and overseeing events and campaigns. This role includes managing donor communications, writing grant proposals, and aligning fundraising efforts with the organization's mission. The manager also tracks progress, manages budgets, and leads the fundraising team.
In this role you will:
- Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan to achieve annual targets.
- Identify and cultivate potential donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities.
- Utilize diverse fundraising methods such as events, campaigns, grant writing, and online fundraising.
- Advise and consult with programmatic teams on the development of their programs to ensure it is in alignment with the overall organisation mission.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors.
- Ensure timely and effective communication with donors, providing updates and expressing gratitude.
- Develop and implement donor recognition programs to retain and upgrade donor support.
- Ensure donors are aware and aligned towards the programmatic goals and the overarching organisation mission.
- Plan, organize, and oversee fundraising events and campaigns.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful execution.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of events and campaigns, making adjustments for improvement.
- Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with the organisations mission.
- Prepare and submit compelling grant proposals and reports.
- Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
- Track and report on fundraising progress against targets.
- Manage the fundraising budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
- Prepare detailed reports for the executive team and board of directors.
- Lead and mentor the fundraising team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
- Provide training and support to staff and volunteers involved in fundraising activities.
- Stay updated with fundraising trends and best practices, implementing innovative strategies.
- Other tasks requested from your supervisor.
- Other relevant duties assigned by your reporting manager / The Management from time to time.
Whats great about this opportunity
- A fair remuneration package.
- Career progression in a fast growing impact organisation backed by Petronas.
- Work in an agile-driven environment alongside a diverse team who will support your job growth.
- Contribute directly to improving the lives of B40 communities, as a part of a #madetoimpact organisation.
To be shortlisted for this position, you will need to have:
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 5-7 years working experience in social entrepreneurship, education, energy access or nonprofit sector
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Change management and organisational development
- Effective communication and negotiation
Necessary technical, functional or language skills
- Passionate in community development and management in both individual and wide community intervention;
- Working knowledge and implementation of Google Suites, computers and current communication technology as work tools.
- Strong proficiency in English essential (oral and written);
- Excellent people and community skill;
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationship with others;
- Understanding of SOLS Foundations values, principles and objectives and demonstrated ability to put them into practice in the workplace;
- Proven ability in the areas of organisation skills, conflict resolution, advocacy and group facilitation;
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
SOLS Foundation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: we promote fairness and prohibit discrimination, while fostering diversity.
