Job Title:Fundraising Officer

About Caritas Moldova:

Founded in 1995 as the social department of the Roman Catholic Church in the Republic of Moldova, Caritas Moldova embodies the spirit of charity and compassion grounded in Christian values. For over 29 years, we have been dedicated to uplifting the lives of vulnerable populations, including the elderly, individuals with disabilities, children, students, struggling families, and those facing unemployment. In the wake of the Ukrainian conflict in February 2022, Caritas Moldova has stepped forward with urgency and care, providing essential support to refugees and host communities. Our efforts, in partnership with Caritas Internationalis Member Organizations and other dedicated allies, reflect our commitment to human dignity and solidarity in times of crisis.

Job Summary:

The Fundraising Officer leads and implements fundraising strategies to grow and diversify Caritas Moldova’s funding sources. This includes donor engagement, grant writing, campaigns, and events. In alignment with Caritas Moldova’s Strategy 2030, which prioritizes a stable, predictable, and sustainable funding system, the role directly contributes to the organization’s long-term financial sustainability and impact.

This position is pivotal to ensuring financial sustainability and program growth.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Donor Engagement & Stewardship:

• Identify and build relationships with individual, corporate, and institutional donors.
• Develop tailored stewardship strategies to retain and upgrade donor contributions.
• Organize and support donor recognition activities and communication efforts (e.g., newsletters, impact stories).

Proposal Development & Grant Management:

• Lead the identification of relevant grant opportunities.
• Write high-quality, tailored grant proposals in collaboration with technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations and timely submission of reports.
• Maintain an active calendar of funding opportunities and deadlines.

Campaigns, Appeals & Events:

• Design and execute fundraising campaigns (both online and offline).
• Lead the planning and implementation of events, including galas, charity runs, and auctions.
• Collaborate with communications and logistics staff to ensure professional event delivery.

Fundraising Strategy & Reporting:

• Develop annual fundraising plans aligned with the strategic objectives of Caritas Moldova.
• Monitor KPIs related to fundraising performance, donor engagement, and campaign ROI.
• Prepare periodic reports and presentations for senior management and donors.

Cross-Department Collaboration & Advocacy:

• Work closely with program, finance, and communications teams to align fundraising with programmatic needs.
• Promote fundraising efforts through public representation at events, media appearances, and networking opportunities.
• Support the creation of compelling stories and materials that illustrate the impact of Caritas Moldova’s work.

Required Languages:

• Fluency in Romanian and English (written and verbal) is required
• Knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is an advantage.
• Travel – Up to 30% travel within Moldova for events, donor visits, and partner engagement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None directly, but this position will coordinate with interns or volunteers for events.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Executive Director, Development Director, Program/Project Managers, Communications Officer

External: Donors (individuals and institutions), local/international businesses, government representatives, parishes, and priests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or business development.
• Experience with CRM systems and digital fundraising tools.
• Experience in grant writing with a proven track record of successful applications.
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of the philanthropic and donor landscape in Moldova.
• Background working in faith-based or humanitarian organizations.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, result-oriented mindset.
• High integrity and ability to maintain donor confidentiality.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and budgeting skills.

Competencies related to behaviors (for all Staff):

• Serves with Integrity
• Collaborates with Others
• Develops Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning
• Builds and Maintains Trust

This job description does not exhaustively list the position's skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities.

Safeguarding & Ethics

• By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that Caritas requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.
• By applying to this job, I hereby consent to Caritas Moldova Charity Foundation processing my personal data for the purposes of the recruitment process, including the collection, use, storage, and retention of my personal data.
• Caritas' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• Caritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are always looking for qualified, diverse, and compelling candidates to join our agency and support our great work.
• Please note that applications will be continuously reviewed, and Caritas reserves the right to close the vacancy before the deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.

Contract Duration –until [vezi telefon]31.12.2025 (with the possibility of extension)

Deadline-[vezi telefon]27.04.2025

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to [vezi email]hr@caritas.md with the subject line: Fundraising Officer

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.