Call For Applications: Development Officer (Digital Campaigns & Fundraising)

Job Title:
Development Officer (Digital Campaigns & Fundraising)

Location:
Europe / hybrid working, with offices in Amsterdam, London and Berlin

Reports to:
Chief of Operations & Development

Line Management:
None

Contract:
Full-time, with flexible working

Salary:
Europe Pay Scale:

37,000 – 47,000 EURO depending on experience
Base Salary: 36,000 – 46,000 euro gross
Annual Bonus: 1000 euro
Staff Support Fund: 750 euro per staff member
Assistance with home working equipment

British Pay Scale:

34,440 – 42,840 GBP depending on experience
Base Salary: 34,440 – 42,840 GBP gross
Annual Bonus: 840 GBP
Staff Support Fund: 640 GBP per staff member
Assistance with home working equipment

Start date:
1 May 2025 / or as soon as possible

Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to application@elsc.support
Subject line: “Development Officer”
Deadline: April 4th, 2025

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This role will lead the ELSC’s development strategy for digital fundraising and campaigns, including for individual legal cases. You will design and implement digital fundraising campaigns that build on the existing ELSC end of year campaign and design communications, and engagement strategies to ensure the ELSC can maximise our public facing digital fundraising opportunities. The post holder will report to the Chief of Operations and Development and work across two teams: the Advocacy and Communications Team and the Development Team to ensure alignment and consistency is maintained across our campaigns and fundraising efforts. We’re looking for someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative and determination. You’ll be diligent with details and accuracy and have a dynamic approach to your work. You will be a natural problem solver, always looking to improve upon current processes to improve efficiency.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

3+ years experience in fundraising and a proven track record with digital fundraising / crowdfunding strategy and activities
3+ years experience of planning and executing (preferably multi-country) digital campaigns aimed at engaging the public and shifting narratives
Demonstrated commitment to anti-racist organising, in particular the rights of the Palestinian people and intersectional struggles connected to Palestinian liberation
Experience (professional or volunteer) with campaigning; involvement in activist groups, grassroots, non-profit or electoral political organisations
Politically astute; able to identify challenges/threats and opportunities for fundraising
Strong experience communicating effectively with donors, partners, board members, volunteers, staff, and the public
Demonstrated skills in communications and advocacy
Ability to collaborate to ensure aligned and consistent messaging
Strong organisational skills; able to prioritise, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Willingness to travel and work occasional unsocial hours

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Fluent spoken and written English
Commitment to diversity and inclusion; respect for differences in race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability, and socio-economic background

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Experience managing CRM databases for secure donor records
Experience fundraising in the non-profit sector
Experience with Donor Box Pro or similar platform
Understanding of the role of ELSC

JOB DESCRIPTION – Development Officer: Digital Campaigns and Fundraising

Strategy:

Review/update Digital Fundraising strategy to expand small donor fundraising sustainably and scalably
Collaborate with Chief of Operations and Development to enhance fundraising strategy
Maintain/update digital fundraising financial reporting and Donor Box reports with Finance Manager
Develop and implement a small donor journey focused on engagement, retention, and activation

Event Coordination:

Work with Event Managers for fundraising/public events; attend as necessary
Inspire and develop relationships with supporters through dynamic events

Brand Communication:

Raise awareness of ELSC through social media, communications, and events
Coordinate small donors communication strategy (newsletter, social media, campaigns)

Digital Fundraising Coordination and Portfolio Management:

Support existing micro donors
Execute regular/annual fundraising campaigns (End of Year, Ramadan, etc.)
Develop case-specific fundraising strategies with legal officers and teams

Other Responsibilities:

Prepare reports for ELSC Development, Advocacy & Communication teams, Executive Management Committee, and Board
Embed equity, inclusion, and belonging principles in all practices and processes
Commit to ELSC’s mission, diversity, collaboration, and respectful conflict resolution