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Currently, we are looking for a Senior Fundraiser for The Kyiv Independent.

Company domain: Media
Location: Kyiv (hybrid)
Job Type: Full-time

Company: The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s main English-language news outlet. It was founded in November 2021 by a team of reporters and editors who were fired from the Kyiv Post for defending editorial independence, in partnership with a media consultancy company Jnomics. Today it’s a team of around 60 people based mostly in Kyiv. Publishing in English, we serve as Ukraine’s voice in the world and the world’s window into Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the development and implementation of the overall fundraising strategy.
  
• Setting and achieving annual fundraising targets and goals in close cooperation with the company leadership.
  
• Identifying, cultivating, and soliciting major donors and sponsors.
  
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, sponsors, and partners.
  
• Collaborating with different departments to identify fundraising priorities and enhance fundraising efforts.
  
• Developing proposals, grant applications, and other fundraising materials.
  
• Preparing narrative reports for donors and funders, overseeing financial reporting for donors and funders.
  
• Monitoring and managing the fundraising budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
  
• Suggesting and implementing new, innovative fundraising initiatives.
  
• Preparing and presenting reports on fundraising activities and outcomes to company leadership and the board.
  

Requirements:

• Several years of experience in fundraising, preferably in a leadership role.
  
• Proven track record of successful fundraising, including securing major grants or partnerships;
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and stakeholders;
  
• Strategic thinking and planning abilities, with experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies;
  
• Analytical skills for evaluating fundraising data and performance metrics;
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and external stakeholders;
  
• Understanding of news and current affairs in Ukraine and the region;
  
• Knowledge and understanding of the values and mission of The Kyiv Independent.
  

Would be a plus:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as business, nonprofit management, marketing, or communications); a master's degree may be preferred;
  
• Familiarity with fundraising software and tools.
  

We offer:

• Hybrid work arrangement – ability to work from home and from the office in downtown Kyiv (Fully remote work can also be considered);
  
• Market level compensation;
  
• Busy, but flexible work schedule;
  
• Opportunity to be a part of fast-growing award-winning media startup;
  
• Constant learning and knowledge sharing within an ambitious, professional and missionary team;
  
• Medical insurance for team members based in Ukraine.