Job Description

Job Title: Communication and Fundraising Officer

Location: Barasat

Job Overview: The Communication and Fundraising Officer will be responsible for developing and executing communication strategies to enhance the organization's public image and generate support, as well as planning and implementing fundraising activities to secure financial resources. This role requires strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

Communication:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication strategy to engage and inform donors, supporters, and the general public.

• Create and maintain compelling content for various communication channels, including the website, social media, newsletters, and press releases.

• Manage public relations efforts and media outreach to raise the organization's profile

• Monitor and respond to inquiries and comments from the public and supporters

Fundraising

• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and initiatives, including online and offline events, direct mail campaigns, and grant applications

• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors and grant-making organizations.

• Prepare grant proposals and reports, ensuring compliance with funding requirements

• Manage donor databases and ensure accurate and up-to-date records of contributions

Event Coordination

• Organize fundraising events, such as charity galas, auctions, and crowdfunding campaigns

• Coordinate logistics, budgeting, and volunteer management for events

• Promote and market events to attract donors and attendees

Data Analysis

• Analyze fundraising performance and communication efforts to identify areas for improvement

• Prepare reports and presentations for management and board members

Compliances

• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical fundraising standards and regulations

• Stay updated on relevant fundraising laws and regulations

Desired Qualification

• Masters/ Bachelor's degree in Communication, Marketing, Business, Nonprofit Management, or a related field

• Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, and communications in the nonprofit sector

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency in using fundraising software and CRM systems will be an added value

• Excellent organizational and project management skills

• Knowledge of ethical fundraising practices and legal requirement

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities

MCSDR seeks qualified and experienced applicants who can work in a multi-cultural environment with diverse teams comprised of people of diverse religious and language backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities. MCSDR is a secular institution working to create an environment of zero tolerance for prejudice based on religion, caste/community, gender, sexuality, and gender expression. The salary will commensurate with the candidates’ skills and experience and aligned with the existing market values. Qualified applicants who are women, and/or belonging to sexual/ gender minority populations are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and accomplishments, and references to mcsdr1985@gmail.com and copy to tnbanerjee11@gmail.com

The deadline for applications is 15th of November 2023

Location: Barasat, West Bengal

Eligibility Criteria

Not Specified

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduation - Graduate-Other

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Mother Child Survival Development Revolution
• About Organization:Mother Child Survival Development Revolution (MCSDR) established in 1989 and works in the area of Mother & Child Protection following an integrated approach whereby it is working with the women and her child, family & community to ensure rights & entitlements of the child. The organization is ensuring women and child rights through protection, education, health & nutrition supporting families to create sustainable livelihood & resiliency. MCSDR is committed to working with the most vulnerable pockets of the region in order to reach out to the poorest & most vulnerable children who are faced with maximum deprivation. MCSDR is going to initiate one health program in the District of 24 Parganas North, West Bengal and for this at the initial phase MCSDR is presently looking for one Communication and Fundraising Officer that rely on fundraising to support the mission. This role involves creating and implementing communication strategies to engage donors, supporters, and the public while al
  
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