Region: Performed Remotely
Duties: Reporting directly to the Director of Communications, and also in collaboration with the Director of Fundraising and Fundraising Team, the Communications Fundraising Publicist will be expected to design an online art auction with the Fundraising Team and support, publicise, and oversee communications regarding the auction of donated artwork.
Time Commitment: The role is initially designed for a limited time, according to the timeline and sell of all donated artwork. This role may be extended and expanded into longer-term management and coordination of communications for other fundraising initiatives or needs.
Principal Duties:
Making media and professional contacts to help raise awareness of fundraising efforts of IWI
Developing new ideas and approaches to marketing fundraising initiatives and events
Research, write and design posts, advertisements, announcements regarding fundraising efforts
Research strategic platforms for publication of fundraising activities, especially platforms focused on gender and development news
Promote our fundraising initiatives through social media and media platforms
Draft press releases and blog entries regarding fundraising initiatives
Develop and promote our fundraising marketing (working closely with the Fundraising Team)
Skills/Abilities:
Ability to work independently, with guidance
Ability to write for publication, including ability to copyedit and proofread in English
Good written and interpersonal skills required- ability to collaborate and organize marketing based on information given from colleagues, ability to take initiative, to see areas in which improvement is needed and offer suggestions accordingly
Great organizational and communications skills
Ability to express passion and enthusiasm about IWI's core values
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
How to Apply: Please apply through smartrecruiters. You must apply with a CV and cover letter that outlines why you think you are suitable for the position (please refer to the requirements for this position). Additionally please stipulate how many hours you are able to contribute to IWI a week. If your application does not fulfil these requirements it will not be considered.
Founded in August 2012, International Women’s Initiative (IWI) is a Community Interest Company (CIC) working towards the promotion of women's rights and gender equality around the world. We believe that we will achieve this through the creation of volunteer and professional networks and the provision of a platform for engaging in constructive commentary and ideas-sharing in the field. Funds raised by the organisation are used to support and resource partnerships with community-based organisations or projects. We are currently focusing on advancing our Safe Birthing Programme which seeks to reduce the high levels of maternal mortality in the Amolatar District, Uganda.
International Women's Initiative (IWI) is a Community Interest Company founded in August 2012 that promotes women's rights and gender equality worldwide. The organization operates through volunteer and professional networks, providing a platform for constructive commentary and ideas-sharing in the gender equality and development field. IWI raises funds to support and resource partnerships with community-based organizations and projects, with current focus on their Safe Birthing Programme, which seeks to reduce maternal mortality in the Amolatar District, Uganda.
