Fundraiser Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the fundraiser position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional, and be able to build relationships with internal and external constituents;.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Proven fundraising and leadership skills in the area of planned giving and major gifts
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills, including active listening skills
• High ethical standards and respect for donor privacy and confidentiality
• Experience in human rights work in Thailand or the region
• Diplomacy and extensive capacities to deal with donors constructively
• Excellent written communication in both Thai and English
• Excellent level in Thai and English (written and spoken), additional languages are an asset
• Experience with human rights organisations

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the fundraiser position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for up-to-date information on structuring planned gifts and the environment around planned giving.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Expert-level skills in maintaining confidentiality
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills and strong research abilities
• Experience working with the functions associated with Development, including Annual Giving, Major Gifts, Capital Campaigns, Planned Giving, Alumni Relations, Events, Development Communications and Marketing, Public Relations, Legislative Affairs, and Financial Services and Administration
• Knowledge of the laws governing the practices of fundraising and philanthropy, especially HIPAA and related laws
• Knowledge of the status and operating principles of a variety of funding organizations, including family and private foundations, community endowments or foundations, corporate giving programs, and corporate foundations
• Advanced knowledge of information necessary to solicit endowment gifts and exercise appropriate stewardship of endowments and endowment donors
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain professional and positive relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies
• Industry experience in the Private Markets, optimally with a focus on Infrastructure or wider Alternatives products

I would like to submit my application for the fundraiser opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for monthly reports towards meeting the annual fundraising goals.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience maintaining a high standard of productivity within a broad scope of responsibility despite frequent interruptions
• Highly developed judgment, decision-making and problem recognition/resolution skills, including skill in determining those issues/problems that need to be brought to management’s attention
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills to work successfully with main campus
• Highly developed interpersonal communication skills including political acumen and social perceptiveness
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse populations with competing priorities
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies
• Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills, including skills in creative and effective decision-making and problem identification / avoidance / resolution, and project management skills
• Strong skills in maintaining confidentiality

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the fundraiser position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for own transportation to such meetings at various locations around the Lehigh Valley area.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Superior written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and intellectual curiosity
• Knowledge of fundraising databases and spreadsheet systems
• Expert working knowledge of all aspects of fundraising--including qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship--and donor relations concepts, principles, procedures, and techniques
• Expert knowledge of all aspects of corporate and foundation relations, including current issues of concern for both the children’s health enterprise and / or throughout higher education and healthcare, generally
• Expert knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies
• Expert written and interpersonal communication skills, including political acumen, to establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies
• Understanding of grant fundraising, monitoring and reporting
• Understanding of major issues and trends in philanthropy

In response to your job posting for fundraiser, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for funding for our mission (sponsorship, retail campaigns, event teams, grants, donations and other partnerships).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• In-depth understanding of fundraising processes for Infrastructure products in Private Markets and investor relations
• Experience of managing existing client relations in EMEA would be beneficial
• Previous track record of success in fundraising against a quota
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including experience with client presentations
• Knowledge of, and compliance with the ethical rules applicable to estate and charitable gift planning and, if admitted to practice, compliance with the California Rules of Professional Responsibility
• Experience in analyzing office procedures and implementing improvements
• General knowledge of, and comfort with the use of information technology
• Capacity for well-organized and succinct written work dealing with both concrete and abstract thinking