ENAR – European Network Against Racism

Donor Relations Officer

ENAR – European Network Against Racism

Brussels, Belgium

Deadline for applications: 29 September 2024 (midnight Central European Time)

The European Network Against Racism (ENAR aisbl) is the leading voice of the pan-European anti-racist movement. We are advocates for racial equity and justice across Europe and play a leading role in facilitating cooperation among civil society anti-racism actors.

Our mission: we work to build an inclusive society that achieves equality, equity, as well as solidarity and well-being for all. To achieve this, ENAR specifically works to combat racism and discrimination based on colour, ethnicity, national origin, nationality, religion, culture, language or legal status. We envision a vibrant and inclusive society and economy that embrace equality and diversity and the benefits of a racism-free Europe. Our team is located in Brussels, but you would be working together with our 170+ member organisations based all over Europe.

To achieve this vision, ENAR is looking to recruit a Donor Relations Officer (DRO) to secure funding and coordinate our relations with current and prospective donors. We are looking to you, in short, to help us fund a movement that champions systemic change.

You will be working as part of a growing team responsible for implementing an ambitious strategic work plan and thereby grow and solidify ENAR’s championing of systemic change whilst supporting ENAR Secretariat and its grassroots members to advocate and support marginalised communities.

We are looking for a passionate and talented colleague. You’ll be working as part of our Finance and Operations team but will have contact with the whole organization, as well as the Board. The Finance and Operations team is responsible for the organisation’s financial and programme management. Reporting to the Finance and Operations Manager, you will be tasked with overseeing and monitoring the overall organisational budget as well as specific project budgets, establishing and reporting on projections and financial applications to the organisation’s leadership. You’ll be expected to provide clear, precise and regular reporting to the Executive Director, the Treasurer, and our Board to guide our budgetary decisions.

Base Salary: Approx. € 3394 gross employee per month
Reports to: Finance and Operation Manager
Experience: Minimum 3 years
Working hours: Full time 38 hours/week
Contract: 1 year with possibility of renewal into open ended contract following evaluation
Start: January 2025

As our DRO, you will play a crucial role in supporting ENAR’s mission by securing funding and resources through various fundraising initiatives. The DRO responsibilities will include developing effective fundraising strategies, diversifying funding sources, organising initiatives, building and maintaining relationships with donors as well as prospecting new donors in close collaboration with our Executive Director and with your counterpart at ENAR Foundation. Additionally, you will be involved in bid writing and donor reporting.

The DRO reports to the Finance and Operations Manager and is an integral member of the Finance and Operations team; nonetheless, the role works closely with the Executive Director and the Management Team.

Your responsibilities

As our Donor Relations Officer, we are looking to you to:

Develop effective fundraising strategies and plans:

• Collaborate with the team to create comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with organisational goals and ambitions;
• Continuously map the fundraising scene, monitor calls for grants, and identify opportunities to diversify our funding base and reduce our over-dependence on individual donors;
• Identify opportunities for diversified fundraising activities.

Organize and execute fundraising activities in line with the approved fundraising strategies and plans:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising activities that are likely to increase our funding streams;
• Work closely with our team members to ensure successful execution of activities;
• Monitor and report on fundraising activities outcomes and propose adjustment to strategies as needed.

Lead our efforts by drafting successful bids for funding that reflect our ambitions:

• Research and identify grant opportunities from foundation, private, and public donors in alignment with ENAR’s ethical principles;
• Lead crowd funding and similar initiatives that incorporate ENAR’s brand, DNA, and essential messaging and vision;
• Write compelling grant proposals that clearly articulate the organisation’s mission, programs, and impact;
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, Management Team, Finance and Operations to gather necessary information for proposals.

Ensure effective and timely donor reporting by the entire organization:

• Maintain accurate records and timetables of sponsors and donors and our reporting requirements;
• Collaborate with all team members to ensure accurate reporting of our funded activities;
• Prepare regular reports demonstrating our progress, including financial performance and impact;
• Communicate effectively with donors, providing updates on how their contributions are making a difference.

Monitoring and evaluate fundraising activities:

• Measure and track success and impact achieved by ENAR’s programme and projects;
• Track the effectiveness of fundraising efforts and adjust strategies accordingly;
• Analyse data related to donor engagement, retention, and acquisition;
• Identify areas for improvement and propose solutions.

Requirements and Skills

• The ideal candidate is committed to ENAR’s cause and has a genuine interest in promoting equality. An understanding of the challenges faced by the communities that ENAR’s work is addressed to, as well as an understanding of grassroot activism, are an asset;
• Proven work experience as a donor relations officer, fundraiser or a similar role;
• Experience in fundraising and managing relations involving public and foundation donors, including the European Union;
• Experience reporting on EU or public sector grants;
• Previous experience in a fundraising position within a non-profit organisation, in particular in a social justice movement, is an advantage;
• Creativity and persuasion skills to draft compelling grant proposals;
• Project management skills and experience collaborating with organisational leaders;
• Strong meeting facilitation skills. Previous experience managing stakeholder dialogue process is desirable;
• The successful candidate would be an effective communicator;
• Relevant training and certifications in fundraising are advantageous;
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines, demonstrating punctuality;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English;
• Advanced EQ and an empathetic approach is desirable.

Reporting duties

The Budget & Finance officer reports to the Finance and Operation Manager.

Line management

No line-management duties.

ENAR aisbl strives for a diverse staff and ensures that opportunities offered are accessible to all regardless of gender, age, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. ENAR encourages members of groups which are affected by racism and related discrimination to apply for this post.

Application requirements

A complete application contains:

1. Application forms part 1 and part 2.
   Form 1 will not be shared with the selection committee until the interview. Please make sure that Form 2 is anonymous. Do not write your name on this form;
2. The equal opportunities form. Receipt of this form is not mandatory, although we would welcome it. The aim of this document is to build internal statistics on the audience that our job adverts reach, to assess if a revision of the way we advertise vacancies could be improved towards more inclusivity. Should you decide to include this form in your application, please do not write your name on it.

CVs or European application forms won’t be accepted. You are required to use the ENAR application forms. See www.enar-eu.org. All information given in the application, including the Equal Opportunities monitoring form, will be treated in a confidential manner.

All applications should be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] by 29 September 2024 (at midnight Central European Time). Candidates should ideally be available for interviews conducted on week commencing 14 October 2024. Please write ‘Application Donor Relations Officer + your full name’ in the subject line of the email message.

The recruitment process will include an interview and a written test. The selected candidate should preferably start in January 2025.