As the Fundraising Officer for CIWF Italia will play a pivotal role in advancing the mission to end factory farming and promote global animal welfare. As part of this busy role, you will be responsible for developing, retaining, and acquiring donors through innovative digital channels, directly contributing to the funding of our vital work. Your efforts will help to support the implementation of donor stewardship, individual giving, and legacy marketing programs in Italy. By working closely with our expert team in Italy and colleagues from our international headquarters, you will help grow and expand our successful supporter fundraising program, which will be essential in achieving ambitious growth targets.
This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the fight against factory farming while working within a dynamic and passionate team.
Location: Bologna, Italy - Hybrid working, once a week in the office as a minimum
Job Type: 1 year contract – Full time (40 hours per week)
Salary: Up to €32,000 per annum (dependant on location, skills and experience)
About us
Compassion in World Farming International was founded in 1967 in England by Peter Roberts, a British farmer who became horrified by the development of intensive factory farming. In an age where the debate about food provenance, sustainability and safety has never been more urgent, the challenge for Compassion in World Farming is to combat the spread of factory farming and ensure that animal welfare becomes a fundamental consideration within the global food system.
About you
To succeed in this role, you will need to be a passionate and driven individual, with a strong commitment to animal welfare. You’ll be a clear communicator, with excellent written Italian and English skills. You will need to be organised, and be able to interact professionally with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders, additionally you will have experience in developing communications through digital channels and post. You will have a keen eye for detail, have an analytical mindset, and a creative approach to problem-solving. You will need to have previous experience in performance data reporting and analysis, as well as your ability to deliver compelling storytelling, which in turn will help drive our fundraising efforts forward.
Applications: APPLY HERE
Closing date: 5th July 2024
- 1st stage interview (Teams) : Week commencing 8th July
- 2nd stage interview (In person): Week commencing 15th July
- 3rd stage interview (Teams): Week commencing 22nd of July
To apply, please complete the online application form and upload your CV and covering letter in English, outlining how you meet the person specification detailed in the Job Description.
Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme, so please do apply as soon as possible. To comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure, we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in Italy. No agencies please.
Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.
