Our client is an international association in the field of cancer research. Their Brussels office consists of +/- 40 staff and is located in the heart of the city (easy access via public transport). They are today looking to recruit a Communications Officer to work in their Philanthropy Department (4 staff).
Objectif du poste:
To collaborate with a team (chief philanthropy officer, communications manager, events coordinator) in managing a variety of communication & marketing activities.
Description de poste:
Marketing & fundraising activities
- Acquiring a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities of the Philanthropy Unit, including gift processing and acknowledgment
- Helping to improve the donor journey and designing creative and impactful approaches
- Segmenting the CRM database as needed, to tailor approach to specific donor groups
- Conducting general research as needed, for example to identify potential donor opportunities, including with companies, foundations and trusts
- Supporting the preparation of fundraising events in collaboration with the events coordinator
- Helping to prepare direct mailing and e-mailing campaigns (creative concept, copywriting, contacts with suppliers, production and distribution)
Communication activities
- Developing fundraising focused materials to ensure ambassadors, staff and volunteers have the tools necessary to communicate the right messages about the organisation and its activities
- Developing tailored communications as needed, to meet the needs of segmented donor groups: web pages, donation pages, PowerPoints, videos, printed material, …
- Developing and managing digital channels, content for the website/social media (copywriting, translations), improving SEO/SEA and making updates as required
- Using, feeding and monitoring social networking according to approved policies to raise & monitor awareness about the organisation
- Writing, developing and distributing regular newsletters to supporting groups of the organisation, using CRM/databases
- Analysing the results of communication tools and campaigns
Other
- Helping to coordinate the activities of the Philanthropy Unit with those of other units within the organisation
- Performing a variety of general and specific administrative functions as well as other duties as assigned
Profil:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Communications, Marketing or equivalent
- Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience
- Fluency in written & spoken Dutch and English, an operational level in French
- Ability to develop and write compelling content for philanthropy-oriented communications materials, newsletters, website, social media and other platforms
- Easiness with digital communication
- Computer literacy and knowledge of a wide variety of software packages, such as MS Office Professional. Knowledge of iRaiser payment platform, Adobe Creative Cloud and MailChimp are a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, both with large groups and individuals
- Ability to work in a team, but also independently
- Strong sense of responsibility and ethics
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, ability to multi-task and problem-solve in a busy environment
- Open-minded, positive and engaging personality
Offre:
- A permanent contract
- Full-time schedule during the first 3 months and 4/5th afterwards
- Starting date: as soon as possible!
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Working hours: 38h/week on a full-time basis, regular hours
- Location: the offices are located in the centre of Brussels and are very accessible by public transport (metro/tram)
- The opportunity to work in a stimulating international environment, and for an organisation which genuinely makes a difference!