🚀 We’re Hiring: Fundraising Coordinator
📍 Location: Oslo, Norway (Hybrid)
📅 Deadline: April 10, 2025
📩 Apply: Send your CV to norge@operationsmile.org
Are you passionate about global health equity and eager to make an impact? Do you have between 1 and 3 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and a talent for fundraising, grant applications, corporate partnerships and outreach? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
🌍 About Us
Operation Smile Norway is part of Operation Smile, a global nonprofit providing free, life-changing cleft surgery and comprehensive care. Operating in over 60 countries, we focus on sustainable healthcare solutions in resource limited settings across sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, and Palestine.
Our team in Oslo supports these global efforts through advocacy, fundraising, and awareness-building. We work flexibly, creatively and with a shared passion for transforming lives.
💼 About the Role
As Fundraising Coordinator, you will play a vital role in fundraising, donor relations, and operational support. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a nonprofit career while working in a flexible, hybrid environment.
You will help secure funding, build partnerships, support events and manage donor relations while supporting the operations of our team. With access to world-class training and mentorship from our global network, this role is perfect for someone highly organized, proactive and eager to make an impact.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
1️⃣ Fundraising & Grant Writing
✔ Support corporate donor outreach, sponsorship proposals and grant applications.
✔ Research funding opportunities (grants, corporate partnerships, community giving programs).
✔ Maintain a pipeline of prospective donors, high-net-worth individuals, funding institutions and brand ambassadors.
✔ Track and report on partnership outreach and fundraising progress (CRM, Salesforce).
2️⃣ Events & Digital Outreach
✔ Assist in planning and executing fundraising events (logistics, promotion, donor engagement).
✔ Support social media campaigns and digital outreach to raise awareness.
✔ Help craft impactful stories and presentations showcasing our work.
3️⃣ Operational & Financial Support
✔ Assist with account management, payroll, and compliance for our nonprofit foundation.
✔ Prepare board meeting materials, slides, and minutes in line with legal requirements. (Norwegian fluency is essential for this.)
✔ Act as a key point of contact for vendors, service providers, and key stakeholders.
4️⃣ Team Support
✔ Provide administrative and operational support to the Executive Director.
✔ Help track key performance indicators for corporate partnerships.
✔ Collaborate with our Norwegian volunteers on training, outreach, and follow-ups.
✔ Bring creative ideas to our fundraising initiatives
🎯 Who You Are
✔ Organized & Detail-Oriented – You keep projects running efficiently.
✔ Strong Communicator – You excel in verbal communication and relationship-building.
✔ Proactive & Resourceful – You take initiative and find solutions to challenges.
✔ Passionate About Impact – You care about global health equity and nonprofit work.
✔ Tech-Savvy – Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce), Canva, Google Suite, PowerPoint, and Tripletex is a necessity!
🎓 Qualifications
✅ 2–3 years of nonprofit experience (preferably in fundraising).
✅ Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
✅ Fluency in Norwegian & English (both written and verbal).
✅ Experience in sales, business development, events and grant writing is a plus.
✨ What We Offer
🌍 A meaningful role in a globally recognized nonprofit.
🏡 Hybrid work model (3-4 remote days, 1-2 days in central Oslo).
🎉 A collaborative, innovative and supportive team.
📚 International training & mentorship from our global network.
💻 Tech package (laptop, home internet & phone coverage).
💰 Pension & 25 days of annual leave.
🙌 Why Join Us?
At Operation Smile Norway, you’ll be part of a small but mighty team dedicated to transforming lives. You will:
✨ Make a tangible impact by supporting life-changing medical programs.
✨ Grow your skills in a fast-paced, high-impact nonprofit.
✨ Work creatively and independently in a flexible role.
✨ Join a global movement to close the health equity gap.
📩 How to Apply
Send your CV to norge@operationsmile.org by April 10, 2025.
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🚀 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply now!
🌎 Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Operation Smile Norway, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our workplace culture. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve.