Deadline: 29 August 2014
Open to: candidates with experience in fundraising, project management and NGOs
Remuneration: 2,400 € monthly
Description
The European Youth Press (EYP) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to fill the position of fundraiser. When applicable, the candidate may also have project management responsibilities. The selected candidate will be requested to work part-time to full-time for EYP at their secretariat in Brussels and is, under the guidance of the executive board, responsible for:
- Identifying and writing grant and project proposals;
- Actively looking for additional funding through sponsorships, advertisement;
- Drafting a fundraising strategy for the European Youth Press;
- Developing new and imaginative fundraising activities;
- Developing and coordinating web-based fundraising;
- External representation at different events, organisations and political institutions in the Brussels area;
- External communication and support for Member Organisations of the EYP;
Eligibility
- Experience in fundraising, preferably in NGOs;
- Experience in project management and administration;
- Experience in non-governmental organisations, preferably on a European level;
- Basic knowledge of finances and book-keeping;
- Experience in writing grant applications, ideally for EU grants;
- Excellent written and spoken command of English knowledge of other languages, in particular French, is an asset;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and be familiar with online communication;
- Developing and coordinating web-based fundraising;
- A strong interest in the media, prior experience in media making is desirable;
- At least a Bachelor degree
Please note, that this is not an employment contract; only registered freelancers with a legal proof of this status are eligible to apply for this call.
Remuneration
Monthly gross pay is 2,400€.
Application
Applications should be sent to applications@youthpress.org (Subject: Application Fundraiser) until 29 August 2014.
A complete application should include:
- A motivational letter (max 500 words);
- A CV including two references (max two (2) pages);
- A funding proposal that would fit within the mandate of EYP (max 500 words).
Any questions about the position can be directed to r.bengtsson@youthpress.org.
Read the official call HERE.