Communications and Fundraising Manager (BDCF)

Learn more about us at www.bluedragon.org.

This is a rare opportunity for a key position within Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation. We are recruiting a new Head of Communications and Fundraising to lead a dynamic, professional department responsible for campaigns, appeals, sponsorship, business partnerships, grants and reporting, digital communications, and other aspects of our engagement with the global community.

The department operates as a network of collaborative teams, each with their own coordinator. Outstanding communication and teamwork skills are essential for all staff members. The Head of this department requires the skill to bring the teams together, bringing out the best in each person and fostering a culture of collective leadership.

• Position: Communications and Fundraising Manager
• Team: Communications and Fundraising
• Status: Full time with flexible hours
• Location: Hanoi
• Last updated: July 2023
• Application Deadline: 20th August, 2023

Job Purpose

To provide outstanding leadership to Blue Dragon’s Communications and Fundraising team.

Job Context

The Communications and Fundraising team ensures the success of Blue Dragon’s work through fundraising, communications and marketing, and by maintaining our excellent reputation with donors, sponsors and the wider community.

We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without discrimination or harassment. We will make any necessary job accommodation for persons with disabilities or special needs.

Key Objectives

• Uphold Blue Dragon’s mission and values.
• Lead the development of the team’s personnel, structure and systems.
• Manage a portfolio of key partners and donors.
• Ensure the development and implementation of team plans and strategies.
• Provide guidance, support and leadership to team members and across the organisation.

Main responsibilities

The position responsibilities will be negotiated with the co-CEO and senior members of the team, and are expected to include:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the department, including the delegation of projects and tasks, and resource sharing and collaboration among teams.
• Manage the flow of information through the department.
• Create a supportive workplace that inspires excellence and continual learning.
• Plan the department’s processes and practices to ensure manageable workloads and efficiency.
• Oversee data collection and reporting systems.
• Take the lead on staff recruitment, training, performance assessment and retention.

• In collaboration with the senior leadership, represent Blue Dragon at external events.
• Support the CEOs and Strategic Director to maintain relationships with government agencies and other key partners.
• Liaise with key partners and donors, as agreed with the whole team.

• Develop annual and long-term strategies and plans in collaboration with the CEOs, team members, and Strategic Director.
• Support the team to analyse progress, performance and areas for improvement.

• Work with the senior leadership to plan and monitor Blue Dragon’s financial position.
• Ensure the development of Blue Dragon’s social media, online presence, and public relations activities.
• Support team coordinators to set and achieve their objectives.
• Liaise with senior management and program managers to ensure close interdepartmental cooperation.
• Ensure the quality of the work of each member of the department, including shared understanding of Blue Dragon’s values and policies.

Support

The Communications and Fundraising Manager works within an expanded leadership team that includes the co-CEOs and Strategic Director. The Manager collaborates with other managers across the organization, both to give and to receive support as needed.

Key selection criteria

• Demonstrated commitment to Blue Dragon’s values.
• Senior leadership experience of 2+ years.
• Experience in managing a team whose members may work remotely.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent public presentation skills.
• Highly collaborative and willing to work within an expanded leadership team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and support a diverse team.
• Experience in non-profit fundraising and communications.
• Willingness to work out of hours and on weekends when required.
• Willingness to undertake occasional travel within Vietnam.
• Demonstrated commitment to child protection.

• Understanding of social media and non-profit marketing.
• Experience in complying with regulations of foreign countries.

How to apply

Your EOI should be a maximum of 2 pages and tell us:

• A brief summary of your employment history
• Why you are suitable for this role
• Why you are interested in joining Blue Dragon
• Your leadership philosophy (what do you see as ‘good leadership’?) and experience