Country: China - Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region)
Closing date: 13 Nov 2019
* Specific focus on Major Donor and Corporate Partners
* Full-time, permanent position based in Hong Kong
* Fluency in English and Cantonese is a must
About Us
The Fred Hollows Foundation is one of Australia’s most respected and trusted international development organisations whose vision is to end avoidable blindness. The Foundation works in 26 countries across Asia, Africa, The Pacific and the Middle East as well as in Australia, the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and the United States of America.
About the role.
An exciting opportunity currently exists for an experienced fundraising professional to join our team and help expand our award-winning work to end avoidable blindness across the world. The Partnerships Executive – HK, will play an important role as a member of a small but growing development team based in our Hong Kong office. The role will focus on major donor and corporate fundraising opportunities in Hong Kong.
The region and in particular Hong Kong is a large but tightly networked fundraising market a nd the role requires an ambitious, diligent, personable, and results-oriented business development professional to help to grow our presence. The candidate will build upon the good standing of The Fred Hollows Foundation in the market, focusing on the cultivation, engagement, and stewardship of major donor and corporate prospects.
About you
Previous fundraising experience is essential and the selected candidate will be confident interacting and establishing connections with high net worth individuals, with a successful track record in soliciting major gifts. Proficiency in both oral and verbal English and Cantonese is necessary.
Critical to your success will be your ability to find creative ways to identify and cultivate relationships, using existing pipelines, resources and networks. You will have exceptional communication skills, including persuasive and negotiating abilities, along with effective listening skills, diplomacy a nd tact. Relationship management skills will be your strength and passion and you will use these to build trust and credibility among a range of people.
Our office in Hong Kong has a true "startup" feel and you will benefit from an environment which is fun and flexible and enables you to be creative. We are passionate about innovation and believe that our very focused and impactful vision is an easy "pitch" to sell.
We know new business can be hard, but we are confident you will get inspired by your colleague across the globe.
We work together, to achieve great things.
* Working closely with the broader International Partnerships and Business Development team you will have the opportunity to learn, innovate and collaborate with other highly skilled fundraisers.
* Working closely with the broader Marketing, Communications and Programs team, you will get the opportunity to innovate, creating products and pitches that Donors will find hard to refuse!
* Our Market Intelligence, Communications and Partnerships team will assist you in the preparation of engaging donor communication materials, including proposals, donor updates, reports and additional materials,
* Networking with key stakeholders across the organisation to manage peer to peer giving. This includes Board members, CEO, Advisory Group and Executive Group
If you would like to find out more about what we have to offer, then we would love to hear from you.
How to apply and who to contact
Applications can be made by clicking apply, completing the online application form and attaching an up to date resume and letter of application.
To learn more about this position and life at The Fred Hollows Foundation please visit our Careers page
Alternatively, If you would like to chat further with one of our Talent Acquisition Team member please email us at
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have the appropriate right to work in the country where the job is located.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the r ight to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.
How to apply:
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