The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) is looking for a Corporate Partnerships manager to join the Resource Mobilisation unit (RM unit).
In this position you will be responsible for working with corporate donors and partners. You will contribute to attracting new and retaining existing corporate donors, building trusted relationships, managing the database, monitoring and improving the donation process, and launching fundraising campaigns. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our humanitarian efforts by attracting new donors and fostering partnerships with businesses.
The Ukrainian Red Cross Society is the largest humanitarian organization in Ukraine, which is one of the first to respond to all emergencies in the country and provide assistance to those who need it most.
Do you feel like you can make the world a better place? Join the Ukrainian Red Cross Society:
- The opportunity to do good: Help those who need it and feel inspired by contributing to a better world.
- New knowledge and skills: Take interesting trainings, become a volunteer or employee, and gain valuable experience for your life.
- Friends and like-minded people: Join a team of caring people who are always ready to help.
- Pride in your actions: Join and feel proud to be a hero!

The Ukrainian Red Cross is thousands of people across Ukraine who make the world a better place every day.
The main mission of the RM unit is to build sustainable and trusting relationships with private donors (corporate and individuals), increasing public confidence in the Red Cross and providing the most convenient way to support the work of the URCS, with the objective to retain and grow the income from these donors so that the URCS can help as many needy people in Ukraine as possible.
Essential Tasks:

Donor Acquisition and Retention:
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential corporate donors, mainly in Ukraine
- Manage, support, and develop fundraising activities in line with the corporate giving strategy.
- Develop and implement strategies to attract new corporate partners.
- Maintain strong relationships with existing donors, ensuring their continued support.
- Establishing new contacts with corporate partners through calls, correspondence, social media, attending online and offline events, etc.

Proposal Development:
- Create compelling and tailored fundraising proposals for corporate donors.
- Collaborate with program teams to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities.

Event Management:
- Plan and execute fundraising events in collaboration with corporate partners.
- Coordinate sponsorship opportunities for corporate entities during Red Cross events.

Networking and Relationship Building:
- Attend relevant industry events to network and build relationships with potential partners.
- Represent the organization at meetings and presentations to showcase our impact and fundraising needs.

Communication:
- Collaborate with the communication team to create engaging materials showcasing the impact of corporate partnerships (presentations, proposals, reports).
- Effectively communicate the organization’s mission and goals to potential corporate donors.
- Co-ordinate Employee giving campaigns and Cause Related Marketing campaigns.

Requirements:
- University degree in marketing, business administration, management, communications, international relations, or a similar relevant field.
- Possession of a qualification in fundraising, marketing, management, or business.
- 2 years of proven work experience in a Sales/Marketing position or similar role (relevant experience in marketing, sales, working with large corporate partners is a plus).
- Experience working in an international organization, NGO, or in a corporate environment with an international scope.
- Demonstrated success in securing and maintaining corporate relations.
- Experience in data analysis and reporting.

Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships at all levels.
- Experience using a CRM system.
- Good negotiation, networking, and presentation skills as well as sociability.
- Strong drive for results: ability to meet and exceed goals.
- Knowledge of how to manage relationships with prospective donors, during and after receipt of funds, and maintain a high level of supporter care.
- Proficiency in MS Office and a good level of computer literacy.
- Ability to articulate the organization’s mission and fundraising needs effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Clarity, responsibility, deadline control.
- Demonstrated project management skills, which include budget management, planning, forecasting, and reporting.
- Knowledge of corporate social responsibility and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Knowledge of the peculiarities of work in the charitable and humanitarian sector.
- Analytical and strategic thinking.
- Creative thinking to identify new opportunities for corporate support.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.

Languages:
- Fluent spoken and written Ukrainian.
- English (at least B2 level).

The Ukrainian Red Cross Society offers:
- Interesting, diverse and multitasking work;
- Employment in accordance with the Labor Code;
- Timely payment of salary;
- A friendly and close-knit team of like-minded people;
- Participation in trainings and seminars in Ukraine and abroad.
- Unique experience in the largest public organization in Ukraine
- Gaining professional knowledge about fundraising, mentoring from colleagues and foreign experts (including through trainings, conferences, etc.). Fundraising tools, innovations, etc. Working in an international environment.
- Gaining practical and theoretical experience in a promising and in-demand field with growing and ambitious team.

We aim to create a safe and inclusive environment at URCS that will provide all employees and volunteers, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, equal access to opportunities, protection of their dignity, and equal rights.
We are an employer with equal opportunities for all employees, including people with disabilities.
We do not discriminate in our recruitment and employment practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, or age.
Sexual exploitation and abuse are prohibited in all forms. The organization implements a policy to prevent sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, including in the workplace.
Location: Kyiv
If you are interested in this position,please send your CV and Cover letter to [см. контактную информацию ниже]
Due to a large number of requests, we contact candidates who fully meet the requirements of the vacancy.

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