Fund Raising Specialist

Fund Raising Specialist (IG Legacy Pathways), P-3, Fixed Term Position, Rome, Italy, Private Fund Raising and Partnerships, #00113289 Job no: 596797 Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment Duty Station: Rome Level: P-3

Location:
Italy Categories: Fund Raising UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built:

we offer
our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to a Calling How can you make a difference? As Fund Raising Specialist (IG Legacy Pathways), you will help strengthen UNICEF’s legacy giving by identifying and unlocking opportunities across supporter acquisition, donor journeys, audience engagement and loyalty activities. Working across the Individual Giving ecosystem, you will provide specialist expertise and practical guidance to markets and Country Focal Points, helping integrate legacy giving into fundraising strategies, develop and test compelling propositions, and build stronger pathways that inspire supporters to make a lasting contribution to UNICEF’s work for children.
* Maximise legacy income from existing handraisers
* Strengthen future legacy pipeline through targeted acquisition
* Unlock legacy value from the existing donor base
* Work with brand, communications, advocacy and content teams to ensure relevant brand-building activity strengthens awareness, consideration and emotional connection around legacy giving, and creates pathways from broader brand engagement into identifiable legacy prospects.
* Develop and test new legacy products and propositions To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
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Education:
Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in one of the following fields is required: Marketing, Social Science, Communication, Fundraising, Business Administration or another relevant field A Bachelor or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in a relevant area combined with 2 additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
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Experience:
5 years of relevant work experience in individual giving and/or legacy fundraising is required. Proven experience working in fast-paced, results-driven organization is required.
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Skills:
Demonstrated experience and skills in developing or implementing fundraising strategies, campaigns, or supporter journeys aimed at donor acquisition, engagement, retention, and/or increasing long-term donor value are required.
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Requirements:
Fluency in English is required.
* Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
* A good understanding of digital fundraising and donor journeys is an asset.
* Hands-on technical expertise in a multi-channel campaign environment is highly desirable.
* Experience in other areas of fundraising is an asset.
* Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are… (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence.

We offer
a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility e