• The Fundraising Coordinator provides essential operational, administrative, and strategic support to the Fundraising Manager (FM) in proposing and implementing Phare Ponleu Selpak’s (PPS) development and fundraising strategies.
• Working directly under the FM, the Coordinator is responsible for executing day-to-day fundraising initiatives, drafting high-quality grant proposals, managing donor databases, and handling event logistics.
• The Coordinator acts as a key execution partner to ensure the PPS Development team meets its core funding priorities.

Support Alignment to Key Priorities

The Fundraising Coordinator will directly assist the Fundraising Manager in achieving the following:

• Unrestricted Funding: Execute targeted direct mailing campaigns and donor appeals to help raise the required operating reserve.
• Sister Organization Collaboration: Assist the FM in maintaining smooth, conflict-free communication and data sharing with PPSE and PPS France.
• Long-Term Partnerships: Conduct research and draft initial concept notes to secure long-term partners for the 2 schools (Visual & Applied Arts and Performing Arts) and the public school conversion projects.
• Endowment Fund: Provide administrative support in the establishment and tracking of the Srey Bandaul Art Development Endowment Fund.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proposal Development & Grant Writing Support Draft concept notes, project proposals, and funding applications based on organizational needs, ensuring timely submission for the FM’s review and validation.
• Monitor, identify, and screen relevant "calls for proposals" to present to the FM.
• Maintain and update a centralized resource file of funding templates from major international donors (e.g., USAID, DFID, UN, EU) as well as internal PPS templates.
• Collaborate with concerned Department Managers to gather accurate project data and financial figures required by the FM for donor reports.
• Donor Management & Networking Assistance Manage and update the central donor database, keeping meticulously accurate records of contact information, gifts, and histories of engagement.
• Assist the FM and Executive Director (ED) in drafting correspondence, thank-you letters, and regular engagement updates for current and potential donors.
• Conduct research on potential international donors (particularly in Europe and the United States) to identify new foreign funding streams for the FM to pursue.
• Coordinate logistical details for donor site visits, local/international media engagements, and stakeholder meetings.
• Event Management & Communications Provide full logistical and administrative execution for PPS fundraising events, including event b.