Background:
Founded in 2008, Naturopathic Medicine for Global Health is an international organization providing health care and humanitarian assistance in developing countries. NMGH's goal is to promote naturopathic medicine as a feasible and cost effective means of healthcare in developing countries, and to increase coverage and equity of basic health services. Our work focuses on areas of:
- Women and child health
- Improving Access to Health Care
- Building Sustainable Health Delivery Models
- Health Promotion and Public Health Research
NMGH conducts regular medical missions to Panajachel, Guatemala, during which medical volunteers (naturopathic doctors and other medical professionals) and interns provide free health care services to the local population. NMGH has recently started operating a Community Health Workers Project (CHW) in Lake Atitlan region, the world's first naturopathic-based community health worker program. The aim of the CHW Project is to help increase coverage and equity of basic health services for indigenous Maya women and children. The CHWs are trained to recognize basic medical emergencies and appropriately respond to these emergencies and make referrals to medical facilities along with them being health advocates for their communities and receive ongoing support and training from NMGH.
Job Description – Fundraising coordinator
NMGH seeks an Event Coordinator based in New Jersey. This position reports directly to the Development Director.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
Plans, directs, and coordinates all major fundraising activities and special projects, by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Regular duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
On an ongoing basis:
1. Fund Raising – Establishes short- and long-range goals for unrestricted funding sources and enlists support from members of institution staff. Strategizes and orchestrates methods of approach to institutional donors. Researches public and private grant sources (agencies, corporations and foundations) to identify sources of restricted and unrestricted funding.
2. Works with program staff to develop funding related projects. Organizes individual donor campaigns (e.g., major donors, direct mail and board of trustees). Organizes solicitation drives for pledges of ongoing support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
3. Dedicate on-going attention to personal professional development through trade organization networks.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
If interested please send resume and cover letter to:
admin@natmedglobalhealth.org
