Fundraising / PR Assistant

Organizational and Program Overview:
The East Meets West Foundation (EMW) is “the foundation for learning, healing and health".  Founded in 1988, EMW has a 23-year track record of innovative and effective work in Vietnam and a vast portfolio of completed projects. EMW projects and programs are known for their high quality, long-term sustainability, emphasis on results and significant scale.
EMW is looking for a pro-active, sociable, and articulate Fundraising/PR Assistant to assist in the promotion of the organization’s mission, vision, projects, and achievements to donors, prospect donors, local partners and members of the media throughout Viet Nam and has the following main duties and responsibilities:

TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist fundraising team in donor relations and cultivation:
- Assist HCMC Development Director and Development Officer with prospect identification, scheduling of appointments, and follow-up correspondence.
- Accompany fundraising staff to meetings and events, especially when meetings include Vietnamese nationals with limited English skills.
- Assist visiting donors by helping plan site visits, provide tourist information and assure that all necessary permissions and documents are obtained prior to their visit.
- Responsible for the logistics of fundraising and media events under the coordination of the PR team in Hanoi and the fundraising team in HCMC.
- Database maintenance to keep track of history of contact with donors and prospects.
- Assist in writing proposals to attract corporate donations.
- Other ad hoc assignments as requested.

2. Assist fundraising team in marketing and promotion of EMW in HCMC
- Identify public speaking opportunities where representatives of EMW can present their work.
- Pursue valuable partnerships with local businesses that would assist in raising the profile of EMW in HCMC.
- Manage the Hoops for Hearts and Hotels for Hearts programs.
- Maintain various contact lists regarding events, volunteer opportunities, etc.
- Disseminate EMW brochures and other materials.
- Attend networking events and follow up on new contacts to pursue as prospects.

3. Assist public relations/communications team in Hanoi under the supervision of the Public Relations Manager
- Cultivate relationships with media in HCMC and the Mekong Delta, and be able to communicate easily about EMW’s mission and projects.
- Develop press releases, event advisories, invitations, and articles in Vietnamese and English to disseminate to media and local partners.
- Update the content for EMW’s website in English and Vietnamese version as assigned.
- Translate for EMW staff members at public events and translate other PR documents, when necessary.
- Prepare news clipping and event reports as requested.
- Other PR/communications tasks as assigned by the supervisors.

Requirements: 
- University degree, in English, Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, International Relations, International Business, and/or related studies 
- Minimum of 1-3 years relevant work experience in sales, marketing, public relations, event management, or social and community development 
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite 
- Possess professional attitude and diligence
- Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
- Advanced liaison and networking skills, sound analytical skills
- Proficiency with written and verbal communication skills in English and Vietnamese
- Able to work independently as well as work in a team
- Able to work under pressure and deadline
- Be willing to travel away from home as required

Salary and benefits will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

The deadline for the above positions is March 11, 2011. All interested candidates are welcome to contact and submit their applications to:

EAST MEETS WEST FOUNDATION - Da Nang Office
E-mail: [email protected]