Job Description:
Development Coordinator
About UCP Roda Untuk Kemanusiaan (UCPRUK): Established
in 2009 with the support of UCP Wheels
for Humanity and the United States Agency for International
Development, UCPRUK is the first organization of its kind in Indonesia
to provide appropriately fitted wheelchairs for children and adults,
capacity-building training for local wheelchair practitioners, and empowerment
and advocacy programs for the disabled population of Indonesia. A globally recognized model, UCPRUK supports the growth of local infrastructure to
manufacture various models of wheelchairs appropriate for the needs of the
population while developing a new skilled profession of wheelchair
practitioners across the country. This combined effort helps ensure that
wheelchairs are available more widely and that they can be maintained using
locally sourced materials and service technicians. Learn more at www.ucpruk.org.
Position Description: Through this exciting, full-time opportunity, the Development Coordinator
will be an integral part of the UCPRUK team, promoting the sustainability and
growth of the organization. The
Development Coordinator will be responsible for creating and executing a coordinated and
strategic fundraising effort, the main thrust of which will be events and the
launch of a major gifts program. The
Development Coordinator will also support the identification and cultivation of
local institutional funders. Current development
activities at UCPRUK are sporadic, yet have nonetheless been very fruitful, so
there is great opportunity for the right candidate to achieve success. The ideal candidate will be an experienced
project manager who is organized, dynamic, flexible, and adept at developing meaningful relationships with a diverse array of
individuals. This position will
report to the Deputy Director of UCPRUK, and will receive support in the areas
of strategy creation and planning from the leadership team at UPCRUK’s parent
organization, US-based UCP Wheels for Humanity (www.ucpwfh.org).
Primary Job Duties
- The primary goal of this individual will be to develop and execute an effective roadmap to create a consistent stream of revenue for UCPRUK.
- S/he will place a heavy emphasis on developing a signature annual event for the organization, and in creating a major gifts program via the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual donors.
- S/he will also support the identification and cultivation of relationships with local institutional funders, such as Foundations and foreign government ministries.
- S/he will work closely with the UCPRUK Deputy Director, the leadership team at UCP Wheels for Humanity, and other key volunteer leaders to raise the profile of the organization in the community and implement a successful fundraising program.
- The successful candidate will bring an enthusiasm and passion for the mission and work of UCPRUK and embody the gravitas, credibility and persuasiveness necessary to convince others to support the organization.
Additional Job Duties
- Develop processes and systems for donor cultivation and stewardship (i.e. gift comes in, thank you, phone call, next steps, etc.)
- Manage prospect research, gift administration, records management and the creation of related marketing materials.
- Track explicit initiatives and oversee reports and correspondence to donors as necessary.
- Cultivate current and potential individual donors.
- Develop content for general communications and public relations activities as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
NECESSARY SKILLS /
Qualifications
- University Degree or equivalent experience required.
- 3+ years of previous development or event planning experience required.
- Fluent Indonesian and English speaker required.
- Familiarity with the philanthropic landscape of Indonesia preferred.
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to set and meet goals and deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Highly energetic, hands-on, with a strong work ethic and an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work; an honest, positive self-starter.
- Demonstrated record as a successful team player, including the ability to develop and maintain a goal-oriented, positive attitude throughout the organization.
- Previous experience with disability rights or mobility access programs, a plus.
Hours: This is full-time, non-exempt position based at UCPRUK’s
Office in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Office hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm,
but schedule may vary.
Compensation/Benefits: Commensurate with experience
To Apply: Please email a cover letter and CV to: Brooke Lykins, Director
of Development at blykins@ucpwfh.org.
