Face to Face Fundraising

Consultancy Assignment : Face to Face Fundraising

Location: Bangalore/Chennai

Assignment type : Consultancy

Manager/Supervisor title : Team Leader, Individual Resource Mobilization

About ChildFund

ChildFund India works towards ensuring that children from the most marginalized sections of the society become able, confident, and responsible adults.

ChildFund’s Values

ChildFund's core values are the principles and beliefs that guide behaviour, decision-making, and culture. Our values of Connection, Honesty, Innovation, Learning, and Diversed Lived Experiences reflect our highest aspirations for how we go about our work every day in the communities we serve and with each other.

ChildFund’s Commitment

ChildFund has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

About this Assignment

Fundraising assignment play a crucial role in actively engaging the public and garnering financial support for ChildFund India's programs. Your primary responsibility will be to inspire and secure long-term monthly donors through interactions at various locations such as streets, malls, and corporate settings. Meeting fundraising targets and acquiring high-quality monthly donors will be key aspects of your role. Additionally, as a representative of ChildFund, you are expected to maintain the utmost standards of integrity and ethical conduct in all interactions, aligning with the organization's core values.

Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with ChildFund’s Safeguarding Policy.

Scope of Work

·       Achieve monthly targets by recruiting a minimum of Fifteen quality long-term donors.

·       Conduct face-to-face fundraising activities, including street fundraising and outreach campaigns, in designated locations or areas.

·       Approach members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner to discuss the organization's work and funding needs.

·       Clearly communicate the organization's mission, vision, and impact to potential donors, highlighting specific projects and initiatives.

·       Solicit donations from individuals, encouraging them to become long-term supporters through regular giving programs or other fundraising initiatives.

·       Work closely with the Team Leader to meet weekly fundraising targets, focusing on both quantity and quality of donations.

·       Continuously develop fundraising techniques and strategies in collaboration with the Team Leader to maximize income for the organization.

·       Ensure accurate and complete documentation of supporter details in prescribed formats, maintaining daily call records and submitting timely reports.

·       Raise awareness of the organization's work with children nationwide and its advocacy efforts across India among potential donors and the general public.

·       Maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, adhering to the organization's values and ethical guidelines in all fundraising activities.

• Flexibility to work on weekends or evenings as required.
• Fulfil any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager as required.

Required Experience and Education

• Education: Diploma or equivalent. Graduation is an added advantage.
• Experience: Fresher’s can apply. 2 years of experience in Face-to-Face fundraising or sales is again an advantage.
• Skills: Presentation and convincing skills.

Required Competencies

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

·       Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.

·       Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.

·       Result orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.

·       Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.

·       Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.

·       Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.

Other Required Competencies

·       A keen learner, willing to take challenges and work under pressure to achieve assigned target.

·       Gender sensitive with strong conviction and skills for the empowerment of excluded and disadvantaged children.

·       Commitment to the organization's mission and values.