Greenpeace, one of the world’s most respected and dynamic organizations, is an international non-profit global campaigning organization that acts to ensure the ability of Earth to nurture life in all its diversity. At the heart of Greenpeace’s campaigns is the tradition of non-violent, direct action against environmental abuse and destruction.
Greenpeace exists because this fragile earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action.
Greenpeace acts to change attitudes and behavior, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace by:
Greenpeace exists because this fragile earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action.
Greenpeace acts to change attitudes and behavior, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace by:
- Catalyzing an energy revolution to address the number one threat facing our planet: climate change.
- Defending our oceans by challenging wasteful and destructive fishing, and creating a global network of marine reserves.
- Protecting the world's ancient forests and the animals, plants and people that depend on them.
- Creating a toxic free future with safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals in today's products and manufacturing.
- Campaigning for sustainable agriculture by rejecting genetically engineered organisms, protecting biodiversity and encouraging socially responsible farming.
Greenpeace is present in 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Pacific.
To maintain our independence, Greenpeace does not accept donations from governments or corporations but relies on contributions from individual supporters and foundation grants.
For over 40 years, Greenpeace has been successful in our campaigns to reverse environmental degradation by bearing witness to environmental destruction and exposing and confronting environmental abuse. Greenpeace campaigns have been vital in informing government policies on the environment and effecting changes in business practices which lead to various environmental problems.
Greenpeace in Southeast Asia
Greenpeace opened our first office in Southeast Asia in 2000. In that time we have led successful campaigns throughout the region, securing fresher air, cleaner water and a healthier environment through changing industry practices and government policies. Greenpeace actively campaigns across the region to catalyze an energy revolution, protect ancient forests and our oceans, create a toxics-free future and create a shift to sustainable
agriculture.
Greenpeace has three offices in Southeast Asia—in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines and each office is composed of six departments: Campaigns, Fundraising, Communications, Mass Mobilization, Human Resources and Organizational Support. Currently, Greenpeace has more than a 150 staff across the region, excluding the direct dialogue fundraisers.
THE POST: REGIONAL MAJOR GIFTS FUNDRAISER
Job Summary:
The Major Gifts Fundraiser reports directly to the Fundraising Director of Greenpeace SEA and has responsibility to plan, manage and coordinate the solicitation of major gifts to Greenpeace and ensure the appropriate stewardship of these gifts to deliver income growth. Focusing on donations of EUR 5,000 and upwards, this income falls into three main streams as follows:
To maintain our independence, Greenpeace does not accept donations from governments or corporations but relies on contributions from individual supporters and foundation grants.
For over 40 years, Greenpeace has been successful in our campaigns to reverse environmental degradation by bearing witness to environmental destruction and exposing and confronting environmental abuse. Greenpeace campaigns have been vital in informing government policies on the environment and effecting changes in business practices which lead to various environmental problems.
Greenpeace in Southeast Asia
Greenpeace opened our first office in Southeast Asia in 2000. In that time we have led successful campaigns throughout the region, securing fresher air, cleaner water and a healthier environment through changing industry practices and government policies. Greenpeace actively campaigns across the region to catalyze an energy revolution, protect ancient forests and our oceans, create a toxics-free future and create a shift to sustainable
agriculture.
Greenpeace has three offices in Southeast Asia—in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines and each office is composed of six departments: Campaigns, Fundraising, Communications, Mass Mobilization, Human Resources and Organizational Support. Currently, Greenpeace has more than a 150 staff across the region, excluding the direct dialogue fundraisers.
THE POST: REGIONAL MAJOR GIFTS FUNDRAISER
Job Summary:
The Major Gifts Fundraiser reports directly to the Fundraising Director of Greenpeace SEA and has responsibility to plan, manage and coordinate the solicitation of major gifts to Greenpeace and ensure the appropriate stewardship of these gifts to deliver income growth. Focusing on donations of EUR 5,000 and upwards, this income falls into three main streams as follows:
- Coordinating the fundraising efforts and administration of restricted gifts coming in from other Greenpeace offices
- Leading the development of local foundation fundraising
- Cultivating individual major donors from the Greenpeace Southeast Asia databases
The Major Gifts fundraiser carries out the delivery, coordination and management of all fundraising strategies related to major gift income within the region. In order to do this they maintain a large network of internal regional Greenpeace relationships that are key to the success of major gift fundraising including the Executive Director, campaigns team, finance teams and fundraising teams as well as key staff at both GPI and other Greenpeace offices. The Major Gifts fundraiser will be expected to travel both within the Southeast Asia region and internationally and develop and maintain excellent relationships with all major gift funders through strong and personal communication covering face to face, telephone and written communication.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce the annual and multi-year strategies, plans and budgets for all types of major gift fundraising within Greenpeace Southeast Asia. These plans and budgets will be developed alongside the Fundraising Director, Executive Director and Finance department at Greenpeace Southeast Asia and in coordination with other Greenpeace funding offices.
- Coordinate support for the fundraising efforts of other Greenpeace NROs and GPI when they are generating funds for Greenpeace Southeast Asia from international funders. This work will be a support role for the lead fundraiser and will coordinate on-the-ground resource within the region, bringing together the Executive Director, Finance, Fundraising and Campaigns to enable successful fundraising proposals and ongoing reporting and relationship building with the foundations.
- Identify key priority projects, create potential Major Donor/Foundation Fundraising opportunities and monitor ongoing campaign projects. In coordination with the campaigns and finance teams identify changes to funding agreements that will affect those agreements and their reporting criteria.
- Proposal, report writing and financial tracking and reporting for all major gift opportunities
- Ensure a current and central overview of all proposals, funding given and fund transfers to Greenpeace Southeast Asia, in order to support Major Donor/Foundation funding and ensure this information is available for a timely report back to donors as well as internal support structures
- Lead and develop local and regional foundation relationships and income within the Southeast Asia region. This will include researching, approaching and developing new relationships across the region as well as maintain the current database of foundations.
- Prospect, research and initiate contact with individual high net worth supporters from our country databases and from other relevant networks
- Cultivate relationships with high net worth individuals, developing structured communication plans and relevant key contacts in order to generate high value donations
- Develop and maintain tracking systems for ensuring that major donors and foundations are regularly updated on Greenpeace’s activities and achievements.
- Maintain a comprehensive calendar tracking cultivation and solicitation for the portfolio of major donors and foundations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports and financial analyses to track progress in engaging major donors and foundations.
- Manage the yearly regional major gifts budget
- Perform other job-related duties as requested or assigned by the Fundraising Director and Executive Director.
QUALIFICATIONS
- University graduate, preferably in Business Administration, Marketing or Communications
- At least three years middle management fundraising, sales or customer service experience preferably in the international NGO sector
COMPETENCY PROFILE
Organization competencies
Organization competencies
- Objectives –oriented (Goal Oriented) and yet also people person - enthusiasm for working as part of an international and diverse team
- Interpersonal and communications skills: to present complex issues with clarity to a wide variety of audiences.
Functional competencies
- Foundation fundraising and/or major donor cultivation techniques and how to locate and access contacts and networks capable of delivering major gift income
- General fundraising, marketing and/or sales techniques and strategies: delivery and planning of all Greenpeace SEA fundraising programs
- Financial management, budget preparation, and control: to prepare, monitor and control program budget; to provide input into long term financial and strategic planning
- Excellent in grant and report writing skills: in order to produce quality proposals and reporting that will satisfy and build confidence between the funder and Greenpeace
- Solid financial and budget management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with leadership quality
- Strong English verbal and written communications skills
- Dynamic and creative; excellent judgment.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to handle a large volume of work and coordinate people from different teams under pressure and with deadlines.
- Keen attention to detail with ability to track multiple projects at one time.
- Proactive and can work independently with a minimum of supervision
- Ability to analyze and synthesize complex data into strategic insight and recommendation.
- Strong computer literacy, including ability to use word-processing, spreadsheet and database software, and to search the internet for research purposes
Leadership competencies
- Project Management: to coordinate staff across the region and internationally in order to meet the requirements of local and international funders both while securing the funding, reporting back for the duration of that funding and delivering end of project analysis and evaluations
- Organizational, administrative and time management skills: to plan, organize and coordinate fundraising program activities; to address constant and varied demands on the position; to thrive under pressure
- Financial analytical skills: to coordinate, prepare, monitor, and control program expenditures and overall budget
- Decision Making The position works under the general direction of the Fundraising Director and also maintains regular contact with the Executive Director. The position demonstrates considerable independence and initiative with respect to decision-making, and provides leadership for the development and implementation of Greenpeace SEA’s major gifts strategy
SPECIFIC WORK ENVIRONMENT (optional)
- Good command of Thai or Bahasa Indonesia
- Sensitive to socio-economic environment of SE Asia
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE APPLYING TO THIS POST
WORKING HOURS
Normal hours of work for full time Employee will be forty (40) per week or (5) days in a week, at 8 hours per day excluding an hour lunch break. This will be from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am to 6: 30 pm.
WORKING HOURS
Normal hours of work for full time Employee will be forty (40) per week or (5) days in a week, at 8 hours per day excluding an hour lunch break. This will be from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am to 6: 30 pm.
Ordinary hours of work may be varied as agreed between staff and the line managers.
LEAVE
A permanent employee will be entitled to the following leaves: Annual Leave: 20 days
Parental Leave: As per labor laws and Greenpeace policy Sabbatical leave: 2 months paid leave after 5 years of continuous service Compassionate leave: maximum of 5 days for the death of significant others
SALARY
In determining salary offer for this position, Greenpeace applies its Salary Grading Process, taking into consideration the job description and applicant’s previous experience, and the organization’s salary grade.
INSURANCE
Greenpeace provides health insurance and travel insurance to its employees.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Greenpeace is committed to providing its employees with learning and development opportunities to be able to perform its functions more effectively. Through its mentoring process and annual Performance Management System, staff’s development objectives are identified and prioritized.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Greenpeace is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees, regardless of sex, marital status, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation and any other characteristics unrelated to the performance of the job. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job related criteria and the appointment will be on the basis of applicant’s merits and abilities.
HR POLICIES AND PROCEDURE
Greenpeace management and staff are given guidance on the implications of the equal opportunities policy. Policies and procedures are reviewed to review and adapt current practices to promote equality of opportunity.
Other organizational policies and procedures will be fully discussed to the successful applicant.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Interested candidates are invited to write Letter of Introduction, explaining why you are qualified for the position and why you want to work for Greenpeace. Please attach this to a completed application form which you can download from HERE and email to: jobs.id@greenpeace.org
Deadline for Applications: July 1, 2013
As we receive a large number of applicants for our advertised vacancies, we are unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted and we apologize for this in advance. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
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Jobs Application Desk
Greenpeace Southeast Asia - Indonesia
