Donations Manager

Огляд

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 40 people based mostly in Kyiv. Publishing in English, the media serves as Ukraine’s voice in the world and the world’s window into Ukraine.

Обов'язки

• optimize the donations strategy at The Kyiv Independent today through continuous learning and feedback cycles
• build relationships with community of existing donors (taking calls, attending stakeholder events and owning email communications with the donor network)
• take a lead on grant writing and proposal building
• implementing good CRM practices so that The Kyiv Independent builds a shared understanding of donor interactions
• help develop The Kyiv Independent’s nascent reader-referral program so that donor network grows through word of mouth
• demonstrate clear return on investment to donors in terms of company projects and key milestones
• identify and expand new donation opportunities through reachout and enhanced relationships with other organizations operating in Ukraine
• grow the average size of donation and lifetime value of donors

Вимоги

• 1-3 years of experience managing individual and company donations/fundraising programs
• experience in the media and/or charity sector will be an advantage
• strong command of English language (fluent or native)
• knowledge of Hubspot CRM and prospecting tools (e.g. LinkedIn Sales Navigator)
• ability to demonstrate leadership skills and strong teamworking abilities
• understanding of news and current affairs in Ukraine and the region
• knowledge and understanding of the values of The Kyiv Independent

Умови

• work in Kyiv
• market-level compensation
• work with a young and highly motivated team for an award-winning media startup
• busy but flexible work schedule
• swift career progression based on OKRs being hit
• the ability to work remotely upon agreement
• work with major philanthropic organizations and incredibly passionate donors