Scholars of Sustenance Foundation (SOS)

About the job
ABOUT SCHOLARS OF SUSTENANCE FOUNDATION (SOS)


Scholars of Sustenance Foundation is Thailand's first food rescue foundation and was established in 2016. Our mission is to improve food equity in the country by redistributing high-quality surplus food from food-related businesses such as hotels, grocers, restaurants, and other suppliers to communities in need in Bangkok, Phuket, Hua Hin, Chiang Mai, and remote areas in the country every day through our different food programs. Over the past 5 years, we've successfully proven our food rescue model to fight food waste in Thailand by rescuing about 4 million kilograms of surplus food which turned into more than 13 million meals served to over 500 communities.


JOB DESCRIPTION


✓Objectives of the Position

Fundraising and Event will support the overall fundraising and sponsor management strategy, execute the fundraising activities to support SOS's sustainable operations and growth, also inspire the external stakeholders to engage with SOS in order to raise awareness about Food Waste and Hunger issues while strengthening SOS presence in the public. This position will work in close collaboration Regional Business Manager.


✓Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy and fundraising activities/ events focused on high-value individuals and partnerships.

• Actively identify and analyze potential fundraising opportunities including new funders, sponsors, and partnerships.

• Lead in proposal development in compliance with donor requirements and institutional policy, procedures, and practices

• Work with data and project staff to create compelling and persuasive cases of support on the financial donor reports (always be mindful of the sensitive use of our beneficiaries' experiences)

• Coordinate with the regional operations team and externals to execute regional CSR activities

• Lead the process of reporting back to funders and partners in the account

• Take overall responsibility for the efficient administration of donor transactions, and ensure good financial management practices and regular financial reporting of fundraising income

• Liaise with supporters organizing and participating in events, providing them with necessary fundraising and promotional materials including sponsorship packages

• Lead on planning and execution of regional fundraising events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience, budget, and objectives

• Evaluate and analyze the effectiveness of fundraising events as well as identify and take action on areas for improvement

• Attend internal and external meetings, events, and presentations as required.

• Ensure all contacts are up to date and engaged appropriately

• Assist with the creation and distribution of mailing to externals


REQUIREMENTS:


• Thai National with fluent written and spoken Thai and English. Ability to interpret during meetings.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/ Marketing or 2+ years of working experience in a related field (i.e., marketing, sales, fundraising with a proven track record)

• Confident presenter with excellent written skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and build strong relations with partners/ donors

• Able to work independently and as a team member, and possess strong project management skills

• High skills in essential software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, CRM, etc.)


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


• Background with NGOs

• Experience in fundraising and donor expectation management

• Experience in financial management and budgeting

• Background in grant writing or familiarity with the process

• Fundraising strategy, documentation, donor profiling, etc.


KEY RELATIONSHIPS:


• Internal: Regional Business Manager, Regional Operation Manager, Outreach Manager, Fundraising and Partnership Executive, Communications and Event Executive, and Project team

• External: Individual Sponsors, Strategic Partners, Corporate Financial Donors, Event Organizers, and Government Agencies


WORK TIME:


• 40 hours a week, must be able to work some evenings and weekends.

• 10 days of vacation and 14 public holidays.

• Sick leave with doctor’s proof after a 3-day period, up to maximum of 30 days.

• Probation period of 90 days.


COMPENSATION:


• Negotiable based on experience.

• Health coverage after a probation period of 90 days.


HOW TO APPLY:


• Please submit a current CV/resume to Khun Chalee (HR & Admin Officer) at [email protected]

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

• Due to the urgency to fill this post, interviews may take place prior to the closing date; candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.

Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]