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SCHOLARS OF SUSTENANCE FOUNDATION (SOS) 

Scholars of Sustenance Foundation is the first food rescue foundation in Thailand and was established in 2016. Our mission is to improve food equity in the country by redistributing high quality surplus food from food-related businesses such as hotels, grocers, restaurants, manufacturers and farms, to communities in need in Bangkok, Phuket, Hua Hin, Chiang Mai and remote areas, every day. Since inception we've successfully proven our food rescue model to fight food waste in Thailand by rescuing over 7.5 million kilograms of surplus food which turned into more than 31 million meals served to over 3,700 communities. In addition, this has reduced CO2e emissions by 19 million kilograms, positively contributing to the fight against climate change. 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

The Fundraising and Grant Associate will support the overall fundraising and partnership management strategy, execute the fundraising activities to support SOS operations and growth, also inspire the external stakeholders to engage with SOS to raise awareness of Food Waste and Hunger issues while strengthening SOS presence in public discourse. A core responsibility for this role will be identifying and applying for grants offered by corporations, foundations and government departments. Maintaining and collecting documentation, updating the status of grant implementation and writing final reports to the granting organizations are also included in the responsibilities of this role. The creation and management of a strategic partnership program will be a further responsibility, providing value to both the donor and SOS over a multi-year engagement. 

Grant Management 

• Actively identify, analyze and secure potential fundraising opportunities including new funders, sponsors, and grants to contribute to the fundraising goal 

• Lead in proposal development in compliance with donor requirements and institutional policy, procedures, and practices 

• Work with data and project team members to create compelling and persuasive cases of support on the financial donor reports (always be mindful of the sensitive use of our beneficiaries' experiences) 

• Monitor financial reporting of grants and related operational budget expenses 

• Lead on the process of reporting back to funders and partners in account 

• Regularly update the grant tracker to monitor the use of budget from received grants and ensure deliverables are met 

• Monitor the success of grant applications and make strategic recommendations on new opportunities. 

Strategic Partnerships 

• Through consultation with SOS team members and managers, create and implement a strategic partnership program to include criteria for participation, as well as benefits to be delivered by SOS. 

• Cultivate and manage donor/partner relationships, and provide opportunities for cooperation, networking, alliance-building. 

• Liaise with supporter organizing and participating in events, providing them with necessary fundraising and promotional materials including sponsor packs 

• Attend internal and external meetings, events and presentations as required. 

• Maintain a contact database and regularly engage with appropriate SOS updates and communications 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Thai National with fluent written and spoken Thai and English. Ability to interpret during meetings. 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/ Communications/ Marketing or 3+ years of working experience in related field (i.e., marketing, sales, fundraising with proven track record) 

• Confident presenter with excellent written skills 

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and build strong relations with partners/ donors 

• Able to work proactively and independently, as well as part of a team 

• Possess strong project management and organization skills 

• Ability to prioritize across multiple activities, and flexible to cope with changes as they arise 

• Professional and mature  

• High skills in essential software (Excel, Power Point, Word, CRM, Canva etc.) 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Background with NGOs 

• Experience in fundraising and donor’s expectation management. 

• Background in grant writing or familiarity with process 

• Fundraising strategy, documentation, and donor profiling etc. 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:  

• Internal: Fundraising Manager, CSR and Partnership Coordinator, Marketing team 

• External: Strategic Partners, Corporate Financial Donors, Event Organizers, and Government Agencies 

WORK TIME:  

• 40 hours a week, must be able to work some evenings and weekends. 

• 10 days of vacation and 14 public holidays.  

• Sick leave with doctor’s proof after 3-day period, up to maximum 30 days. 

• Probation period of 90 days.  

COMPENSATION: 

• Negotiable based on experience. 

• Health coverage after probation period of 90 days. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

• Please submit a current CV/resume to Khun Rattawut (Employee Engagement Executive) at thsoshr@scholarsofsustenance.org 

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

• Due to the urgency to fill this post, interviews may take place prior to the closing date; candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible.