About Operation Santa Claus.

Operation Santa Claus (OSC), a homegrown fundraising drive established in 1988, has grown to become one of the most recognised charity initiatives in Hong Kong. It connects thousands of partners, building on the philanthropic  legacy of SCMP Charities Limited, a tax-exempted charitable institute under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (File No.: 91/7320). 

Learn more https://oschk.org/

Purpose of the Position:

We are currently looking for a passionate, high-calibre candidate to support the organisation and coordination of the annual fundraising campaign, Operation Santa Claus (OSC). The candidate will report to the Senior Manager, and play an active role in serving the community of Hong Kong, working closely with NGOs and beneficiaries, as well as collaborating and engaging with partners and donors.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Oversee the planning and execution of the OSC fundraising campaign, including  collaborating, planning and executing major partner events (e.g. 5-a-side football tournament) and the related promotion; co-ordinating  with event partners; organizing and supporting fundraising activities (e.g. White Xmas Street Fair)
• Handle impact assessment  to evaluate charity partners' mid-progress and final reports, including the preparation of Annual Reports and related materials demonstrating the tangible impact of OSC’s journey of giving to stakeholders. 
• Actively meet with potential corporate donors, strategic partners, and stakeholders to pitch collaboration opportunities and prepare tailored, high-quality proposals. 
• Build close relationships with schools and universities to promote Fun4Funds Challenge and MBA challenge to unlock the city’s spirit of giving in different ways 
• Build relationships with current donors, stakeholders and partners; and maintain regular visits to stay abreast with their programmes and CSR initiatives; and cultivate relationships with new partners to support donation drives
• Develop relationships with and maintain reporting lines with grantees, including the dissemination of information and other administrative tasks such as fund disbursement and applications for funding proposals.
• Recruit, manage and coordinate the work of corporate volunteers.
• Supervise and mentor year-round university interns, leveraging their insights to support daily operations. 
• Create engaging content for OSC social media accounts (including Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn) and oversee the UX/UI development of the OSC website to ensure a seamless and user-friendly digital experience.
• Manage the marketing and publicity initiatives for the campaign (e.g. print ads), and manage exhibition booths at major events (e.g. at ISF/ DEI summit) and the editorial coverages for events 

Job Requirements:     

• Degree holder in any discipline 
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in project management and relationship building; having experience in non-profit organization management and  fundraising is a plus
• Ability to handle donor relations and community relations,
• Preference for volunteerism and charitable experience
• Understanding of how to measure programme efficacy, including experience with impact frameworks (e.g., Theory of Change) and drafting comprehensive progress or annual reports is recommended 
• Passionate about charity and philanthropy projects
• Ability to establish trusting relationships and understand the needs of our partners; and the ability to collaborate with and manage various stakeholders, including donors, NGOs etc.
• A self-starter demonstrating strong project management, financial and organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Chinese and English. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva and G-Suite

Work location will be at Causeway Bay office

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