Fundraising & Partnerships Associate

**Epic Collective is seeking a** **Fundraising & Partnerships Associate****
- We’re seeking individuals who are passionate about making an impact on society, and want to make a difference in this world we are living in. If you’re curious about how social enterprises maximise benefits to society while ensuring there is a sustainable business model, this role may be for you._

**Job Title**:Fundraising & Partnerships Associate

**Location**:Epic Collective Sdn Bhd office in Ara Damansara

**Start Date**: Immediate

**Contract**:1-year (renewable)

**Job Highlights**:
Dynamic work environment.

Exposure to multidisciplinary skills.

Opportunity to work on pioneering projects in Malaysia.

**Company Overview**:
Epic Collective Sdn Bhd is an award-winning social enterprise accredited by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC). Epic stands for “Extraordinary People Impacting Communities” and our mission is empowering & mobilising ordinary people to create extraordinary impact Since our establishment in 2010, we have been creating programmes that integrate leadership development, team building and volunteerism into meaningful impact making experiences. Epic has also proudly been involved in development projects around the region, while also establishing themselves as consultants to organisations from multiple sectors, including the Malaysian government and most recently the Obama Foundation.

We’re seeking people-centric talent with good interpersonal & communication skills, and a good sense of sales acumen.

As a Fundraising & Partnerships Associate, you will be reporting to the Head of Fundraising & Partnerships and you will provide crucial support in contributing to the success of our fundraising efforts and partnership initiatives.

**Essential Job Functions**
- Job functions may include and not limited to:_

**_ Fundraising Support:_**
- _ Assist in planning, devising strategies, and leading inter-company efforts to meet fundraising targets._
- _ Aid in converting generated leads into funders for Epic’s projects and operational needs._
- _ Support in managing all activities relevant to converting leads into successful funders, including securing meetings, sending relevant fundraising material, pitching, negotiating, and signing on interested organizations._
- _ Assist in recruiting, equipping, and managing public individuals to start and run fundraising campaigns._
- _ Support in the recruitment, processing, and remuneration of relevant referral and affiliate programs to boost lead generation._

**_ Client Satisfaction and Retention:_**
- _ Communicate with clients to understand their needs and represent them internally to relevant departments._
- _ Ensure a satisfactory experience from first engagement to project conclusion._
- _ Aid in keeping clients continuously engaged post-project, upselling new opportunities, and encouraging reengagement with Epic._

**_ Partners Relationship Management:_**
- _ Assist in building and managing the community of partners aligned with Epic's mission._
- _ Support in sourcing strategic sponsorships to fulfill needs, save costs, and elevate our profile._
- _ Assist in liaising with, building partnerships, and managing relationships with relevant government authorities._
- _ Help in managing the database of partners and sponsors, ensuring information is updated and easily accessible._

**_ Business Development Assistance:_**
- _ Aid in proposal and deck making for presentations with clients, funders, partners, or sponsors._
- _ Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop new revenue streams._
- _ Support in developing relevant projections and analysis._

**_ Internal Operations and Coordination:_**
- _ Assist in developing and leading internal fundraising & partnerships operational capacity._
- _ Collaborate with different departments to ensure alignment and clarity._
- _ Assist in obtaining and managing resources required to carry out department scope._

**_ Ad-hoc Tasks:_**
- Assist with any other administrative and operational tasks assigned by the management _

**Skills, Knowledge and Abilities**
- Proficiency in digital and Google Workspace tools (Slides, Doc, Sheet, Meet), Slack, Zoom & Canva.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Melayu.
- Creative ability to problem-solve.
- Knowledge of the industry and its current events.
- The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
- Skill in prioritising and triaging obligations.
- Excellent time management and organisation.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Self-start and can-do attitude; ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

**Experience**
- Ideally 2-3 years working experience, however, fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Experience in social enterprise is not required.

There is a broad potential for the role to be shaped by you and your interests. So if you think you fit the mould, get i