Fundraising & Communications Strategist

St. Nicholas' Home, Penang; George Town; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Nicholas' Home, Penang is seeking a passionate fundraising and PR professional to strategize and grow donations, boost public visibility, and coordinate communications. You will manage donor relationships, prepare appeal letters, supervise press materials, and align PR with marketing for new launches.

The role involves developing social media strategies and producing promotional graphics and videos to support fundraising initiatives and public engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop fundraising strategies & activities to increase donations
• Build and maintain a positive public image for the Home and increase awareness; create activities to enhance the Home's visibility
• Monitor, record Mail Appeal database (physical and online appeals) and report totals (sent out, rejected)
• Issue Appeal Letters to Foundations & Corporate (5 letters per month)
• Collect donation boxes every 2 months
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with donors, employees, visually impaired community, media and public interest groups by writing press releases and other media communications
• Respond to requests for information and press conferences in a professional manner
• Integrate PR initiatives with marketing activities and provide PR support for new launches
• Create graphics and videos for illustrations, promotional and communication materials
• Develop Social Media strategies and manage all social media content and platforms as required
• St. Nicholas' Home was founded in 1926 as a charitable organisation serving the needs and welfare of the Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI's). The Home provides Education, Training, Employment and Welfare Services in a caring environment to empower the BVI's to participate fully in society.

Job description

St. Nicholas' Home, Penang is seeking a passionate fundraising and PR professional to strategize and grow donations, boost public visibility, and coordinate communications. You will manage donor relationships, prepare appeal letters, supervise press materials, and align PR with marketing for new launches.

The role involves developing social media strategies and producing promotional graphics and videos to support fundraising initiatives and public engagement.