Senior Fundraiser

Старший фахівець
Київ
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We are toogeza, a Ukrainian recruiting company that is focused on hiring talents and building teams for tech startups worldwide. People make a difference in the big game, we may help to find the right ones.

Currently, we are looking for a Senior Fundraiser for The Kyiv Independent.

Company domain: Media

Location: Kyiv (hybrid or remote is okay)

Job Type: Full-time

Company: The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s main English-language news outlet. It was founded in November 2021 by a team of reporters and editors who were fired from the Kyiv Post for defending editorial independence, in partnership with a media consultancy company Jnomics. Today it’s a team of around 60 people based mostly in Kyiv. Publishing in English, we serve as Ukraine’s voice in the world and the world’s window into Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

  • Leading the development and implementation of the overall fundraising strategy.

  • Preparing and presenting reports on fundraising activities and outcomes to company leadership and the board.

  • Suggesting and implementing new, innovative fundraising initiatives.

  • Monitoring and managing the fundraising budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.

  • Preparing narrative reports for donors and funders, overseeing financial reporting for donors and funders.

  • Developing proposals, grant applications, and other fundraising materials.

  • Collaborating with different departments to identify fundraising priorities and enhance fundraising efforts.

  • Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, sponsors, and partners.

  • Identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major donors and sponsors.

  • Setting and achieving annual fundraising targets and goals in close cooperation with the company leadership.

Requirements:

  • Several years of experience in fundraising, preferably in a leadership role.

  • Knowledge and understanding of the values and mission of The Kyiv Independent.

  • Understanding of news and current affairs in Ukraine and the region;

  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and external stakeholders;

  • Analytical skills for evaluating fundraising data and performance metrics;

  • Strategic thinking and planning abilities, with experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies;

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and stakeholders;

  • Proven track record of successful fundraising, including securing major grants or partnerships;

Would be a plus:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as business, nonprofit management, marketing, or communications); a master's degree may be preferred;

  • Familiarity with fundraising software and tools.

We offer:

  • Hybrid work arrangement – ability to work from home and from the office in downtown Kyiv (Fully remote work can also be considered);

  • Medical insurance for team members based in Ukraine.

  • Constant learning and knowledge sharing within an ambitious, professional and missionary team;

  • Opportunity to be a part of fast-growing award-winning media startup;

  • Busy, but flexible work schedule;

  • Market level compensation;

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