Fundraising & Partnerships Officer
Pubblicato il 23-09-2026 - Altro in Roma
JRS - Jesuit Refugee Service Remote | Rome Both national and international Junior level Speaks English, Italian First degree (Bachelor level) or higher
The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is a global ministry of the Society of Jesus, acting as an international non-governmental organisation with a mission toaccompany, serve, and advocate for the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. Founded in November 1980, JRS is now present in more than 50 countries. The organisation’s operations are currently structured across three levels: locally through project and country offices, regionally through regional offices, and globally with the support, coordination, and guidance of the International Office.
In response to a rapidly changing humanitarian context and significantly reduced funding, JRS is reshaping how tooperatein a new and less favourable environment for migration and international solidarity.
Local operations, organised in functional and sustainable Country Offices, are the core of JRS’s work, ensuring needs-based interventions and accompaniment rooted in the realities of forcibly displaced migrants and refugees.
Global support is organised through global functions that bring together the essential processes, systems andexpertisethat enable JRS tooperateeffectively as one organisation, including resource mobilisation, sound operations, and mission-driven programmatic support. These global functions will be delivered through a Virtual Global Office, in which staff working acrossdifferent locationscontribute as part of globally coordinated teams with shared priorities, clear mandates and an operational focus, regardless of where they are physically based.
The Virtual Global Office is structured around five global functions: Global Management of Operations, Global Resource Mobilisation, Global Mission-Oriented Transformation, Global Strategic Leadership, and Global Office Management Support.
Global Function Area Theobjectiveof the Global Resource Mobilisation (GRM) area is to help ensure an effective and unified process for resource mobilisation at the global level. GRM links funding efforts with organisational priorities and financial planning, supports the setting of resource mobilisation goals across donor categories and philanthropic markets, and develops coordinated strategies, tools, and processes to generate financial income and long-term partnerships. It contributes to coherent planning, donor engagement, proposal development, prospecting, communications and digital marketing, resource allocation, and continuous improvement across JRS’s resource mobilisation work.
The Fundraising & Partnerships Officer is responsible forthe development and stewardship of major and mid-level gifts across a designated portfolio of donors. The Officer manages the full giving cycle for the designated portfolio, from prospecting and cultivation through to proposal development, stewardship, and renewal. For donors, where the primary relationship is held by another team member, the officer coordinates to ensure the stewardship of those relationships runs smoothly.
The position is expected to focus primarily on religious congregations and other faith-based donors– small,midand major levels -but the portfolio may be adapted in response to the needs of the organisation.
The role also plays a coordination and delivery function within the broader GRM team on events, campaigns, CRM, and donor support activities, and engages with the wider Jesuit and religious network on behalf of JRS.
The line manager for this position is the GRM Lead, and the technical supervisor is the Fundraising & Partnerships Sr. Officer .
Key responsibilities The following list is not intended to be exhaustive but outlines the main responsibilities of the Fundraising & Partnerships Officer.
Prospect Identification and Cultivation Identifyand screen new funding prospects, assessing gift potential and alignment with JRS’s mission and funding priorities, focusing on religious congregations and Jesuit provinces.
Develop and implement tailored cultivation strategies to build and deepen relationships with mission-aligned partners over time, including in-person engagement, events, and targeted communications.
Monitor giving patterns across the portfolio, including both active donors and non-donors,identifyingopportunities for engagement or re-engagement.
Relationship Management and Support Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of religious congregations and Jesuit province donors, managing the full giving cycle independently.
Manage global-level stewardship for this donor portfolio, in coordination with JRS local teams for donors requiring a multi-level engagement approach.
Managetimelyand personalised donor acknowledgements, impact updates, and stewardship communications to foster loyalty and long-term partnership.
Provide essential coordination functions where relationships with congregations are managed by other team members to ensure a consistent and effective stewardship approach.
Funding Request Development Lead the development of funding requests, proposals, and impact reports tailored to the priorities, values, and communication preferences of target donors.
Work withrelevant colleaguesas needed to ensure that restricted funding requests are grounded in country programme plans and can be credibly delivered.
Close the giving cycle through personalised impact reporting and re-engagement forsubsequentgifts.
Events, Campaigns, and Jesuit Network Engagement Contribute to the coordination and delivery of JRS’s fundraising campaigns and stewardship events and instruments (e.g. Annual Report, Easter campaign, end-of-year campaign, emergency campaigns) for relevant portfolios of donors in collaboration with team members.
Manage assigned tasks such as invitations, content, acknowledgements, andlogistics, and coordinate contributions to these activities.
Engage with the wider Jesuit and religious network on behalf of JRS, including through events and relationships with relevant institutions and bodies.
CRM, Data, and Donor Intelligence Maintainaccurateand up-to-date donor records and develop data dashboards for the designated donor portfolio to support analysis and decision-making.
Input donor intelligence, giving patterns, and results into GRM planning, evaluation,
and learning processes.
Support CRM data quality across the team, including data cleaning and research for congregation donors where information is incomplete or absent.
Travel The position may occasionally require travel to JRS locations.
Qualifications and competencies University Degree in a relevant field;
A minimum of3years of experience inprivatefundraising,donorand projectmanagementin an international or non-profit organisation;
Demonstrated experience withmedium and majorgift acquisition and management;
Experienceinitiatingand/orstewarding relationships withreligious congregationsor other faith-based organisation and groups is a strongasset;
Excellent prospect research skills and knowledge of funding sources;
Ability to build and cultivate positive relationships withevery category ofinternationaldonors;
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and any experience withmarketing automation and CRM software platforms – such asSalesforce, Active Campaign-a plus;
Excellentwriting,editing, and verbal communications skills;
Good organisational skills,ability to handle multiple taskswithgreatattention to detail, andrespect strict deadlines;
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment;
Strong interpersonal,communicationsand teamworkingskills,with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-cultural, international, and demanding work environment;
Proficiencyinverbal and writtenEnglish mandatory;
French, Italian or Spanish at workingproficiencydesired;
Experience and / or knowledge ofthe work offaith-based organisations is a plus.
Core values and ethics Commitment to JRS’s mission,visionand values; ability to convey with enthusiasm JRS’s role inaccompanyingand serving forcibly displaced people and to advocate for their right to protection and a life in dignity.
High integrity,honestyand confidentiality; ability to deal tactfully and discreetly with people,situationsand information.
Acceptance of diversity and inclusion as a core value.
Terms and Conditions Please note that this position is only open to candidates who possess EU citizenship or other legal authorization to work in the European Union.
Successful candidates will be offered a regular Italian fixed term of 12 months with potential extension under the Italian CCNL of AGIDAE Istituti Socio Sanitari, Assistenziali, Educativi.
Gross Annual Salary: The position is graded at level D1 under the AGIDAE Contract, with a minimum gross annual salary of €30,000, which will be adjusted upwards based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and professional experience.
Location: Hybrid, Rome office and from home
JRS International Office is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We believe that diversity enriches our organization and strengthens our ability to serve refugees worldwide. We actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those historically underrepresented in the humanitarian sector, to apply. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where all staff members feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our mission of accompanying and serving refugees with compassion and solidarity.
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