Fundraising Senior Specialist (FRSS)

Terms of Reference for Contractor Mandate

The Fundraising Senior Specialist (FRSS) is responsible for coordinating, including tracking, prompting, and reporting on the execution of World YWCA fundraising plans. The FRSS will play a key role in systemising and coordinating a system for the “science” of fundraising (research, prospect management, data management, contact tracking) and also coordinating the completion of written documents (introductory or follow-up emails or letters, letters of intent, proposals, one-pagers, etc.) The FRSS will work closely with internal World YWCA teams and sometimes with strategic partner individuals or organisations to pursue funding opportunities.

This role will be new to the World YWCA in 2025 and is anticipated to be transitional. It will establish key relationships internally and externally, build out internal fundraising systems, and establish a rhythm(s) of work, all foundational goals. Completion of tactics to pursue funding will occur concurrently.

This position is ideal for someone curious, enthusiastic about the World YWCA mission, efficient, and experienced in collaboration. They also like to take the best of others and orchestrate many parts to conclude an opportunity, application, description, etc.

Work Environment:

This mandate will be part of a global, remote team that works during various time zones. Teaming in the remote World YWCA environment requires engagement via email, a secondary texting software platform, an internal community social platform, and audio-visual platforms. This mandate may involve occasional travel.  This role requires flexibility in balancing availability to deliver on the mandate. All team members are expected to make a constant effort to enhance their cross-cultural communication skills, their awareness to cross-cultural barriers and opportunities, and a conscientious approach to what it takes for a team to thrive in a remote, global, cross-cultural team setting.

This position may involve occasional travel for fundraising support purposes. Flexibility in work hours will be required at times.

Engagement Terms:

Location: Remote (with occasional travel).

Contract Type: Contractor mandate (12-month term, deliverables-based, renewable based on performance and funding). – Contractors must have the right to work remotely in their country of operations. The World YWCA is formally incorporated in Geneva, Switzerland.

Compensation Range: CHF 7500-9000 per month (inclusive of tax and dependent on location, and commensurate market).

Application closing date: March 16, 2025

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