Job Description

Epic Collective is seeking a Junior Executive, Fundraising & Partnerships to support the Fundraising & Partnerships department in achieving financial goals by assisting with lead conversion, pitching, negotiating and closing funding partnerships, supporting fundraising strategy and referral programs, researching opportunities, assisting with grant proposals, and helping develop new revenue streams. This is a 1-year full time contract with opportunity for permanent employment. 

Job Requirements

Fundraising Support:

• To assist in planning, devising strategies, and leading inter-company efforts to meet fundraising targets.
• Aid in converting generated leads into funders for Epic’s projects and operational needs.
• To support in managing all activities relevant to converting leads into successful funders, including securing meetings, sending relevant fundraising material, pitching, negotiating, and signing on interested organizations.
• To assist in recruiting, equipping, and managing public individuals to start and run fundraising campaigns.
• To support in the recruitment, processing, and remuneration of relevant referral and affiliate programs to boost lead generation.
• To assist in researching and identifying fundraising opportunities, notwithstanding grant writing and/or starting new revenue generating activities. 

Client Satisfaction and Retention:

• Communicate with clients to understand their needs and represent them internally to relevant departments.
• Ensure a satisfactory experience from first engagement to project conclusion.
• Aid in keeping clients continuously engaged post-project, upselling new opportunities, and encouraging reengagement with Epic.

Partners Relationship Management:

• Assist in building and managing the community of partners aligned with EPIC’s mission.
• To support in sourcing strategic sponsorships to fulfill needs/save cost/ elevate our profile for EPIC’s projects and causes either on an ad hoc basis or long term basis.
• Assist in liaising with, building partnerships, and managing relationships with relevant government authorities.
• Help in managing the database of partners and sponsors, ensuring information is updated and easily accessible.

Business Development:

• Aid in proposal and deck updates/creation for presentations with clients, funders, partners, or sponsors.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop new revenue streams and opportunities.
• Support in developing relevant projections and analysis.

Internal Operations and Coordination:

• Assist in developing and leading internal fundraising & partnerships operational capacity.
• Collaborate with different departments to ensure alignment and clarity.
• Assist in obtaining and managing resources required to carry out department scope.
• Assist with any other administrative and operational tasks assigned by the management.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Proficiency in digital and Google Workspace tools (Slides, Doc, Sheet, Meet), Slack, Zoom & Canva.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Melayu.
• Creative ability to problem-solve.
• Knowledge of the industry and its current events.
• The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
• Skill in prioritising and triaging obligations.
• Attention to detail. To ensure that you have read this document carefully, note that the keyword is compass. We may ask you this keyword at any time during your job application.
• Excellent time management and organisation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Self-start and can-do attitude; ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Experience

• Ideally 2-3 years working experience in a relevant industry.
• Candidates with experience in the social enterprise or impact sector will be prioritised.

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