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Board Chair
Position Title: Board Chair
Organization: Relief for Children (RfC)
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Global)
Time Commitment:
Compensation: (Unpaid volunteer)
About Relief for Children
Relief for Children (RfC) is a child-focused, community-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the wellbeing, protection, and opportunities of children in Ghana through education, health, and empowerment programs in partnership with local communities and global supporters.
Position Overview
The Board Chairperson serves as the chief volunteer leader of RfC, providing governance leadership, board facilitation, and strategic partnership with the Executive Director to advance the organization’s mission. The Chairperson ensures that the Board of Directors functions effectively, fulfills its fiduciary and legal responsibilities, and provides strategic oversight and support to the Executive Director and Global Team.
Key Responsibilities
Governance Leadership
- Uphold and model RfC’s mission, vision, and values in all board activities.
- Ensure that the Board fulfills its core responsibilities in strategy, oversight, and resource development, in accordance with RfC’s bylaws and relevant laws and regulations.
- Lead the Board in periodically reviewing and updating governance policies, bylaws, and board committee structures.
- Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct across the Board.
Board Management and Development
- Plan, in partnership with the Executive Director, the annual calendar of board meetings and key governance actions.
- Oversee the development and approval of board and committee agendas, ensuring adequate time for strategic discussion, oversight, and decision-making.
- Preside over board meetings, ensuring they are well-run, inclusive, and focused, and that decisions are clearly articulated and recorded.
- Support the recruitment, orientation, and development of board members, including succession planning for officer roles and committee leadership.
- Lead or oversee regular assessments of board performance and individual director engagement, working with the Governance/Nominating Committee as appropriate.
Partnership with the Executive Director
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Board and the Executive Director, maintaining a relationship based on trust, clarity of roles, and open communication.
- Meet regularly with the Executive Director to provide counsel, thought partnership, and feedback on organizational strategy, risks, and opportunities.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director on setting strategic priorities, preparing materials for board discussions, and ensuring follow-up on board decisions.
- Lead the Executive Director’s annual performance review process, incorporating input from other directors, and support professional development for the Executive Director.
- Support, but do not manage, the Executive Director’s leadership of the Global Team and day-to-day operations, respecting the distinction between governance and management.
Strategic Oversight
- Guide the Board’s oversight of RfC’s multi‑year strategy, ensuring alignment with mission, values, and external context.
- Ensure the Board receives timely, high-quality information on programs, research and knowledge management, fundraising, communications, partnerships, and financial performance.
- Help the Board identify and monitor strategic risks, including financial, reputational, operational, and programmatic risks, and support the Executive Director in mitigating them.
Financial and Resource Stewardship
- Lead the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities, including approval of the annual budget, review of financial reports, and oversight of audits.
- Support the Executive Director and relevant Board committees in ensuring financial sustainability, reserves, and responsible capital allocation.
- Model active participation in fundraising by:
- Making a personally meaningful annual financial contribution.
- Leveraging personal and professional networks to identify, cultivate, and steward donors and partners.
- Participating in fundraising meetings, events, and campaigns as appropriate.
External Representation and Ambassadorship
- Serve as a key ambassador for RfC, representing the Board at select events, meetings, or public engagements in coordination with the Executive Director.
- Support the Executive Director and Directors (Global Programs, Communications, Marketing, Business Development, Partnerships, Research and Knowledge Management) in elevating RfC’s profile when board presence adds strategic value.
- Help open doors to high‑level partnerships, donors, and networks that advance RfC’s mission.
Collaboration with Other Directors
The Board Chairperson:
- Works closely with committee chairs (e.g., Finance, Governance/Nominating, Programs, Development) to ensure they have clear mandates, workplans, and support.
- Coordinates with board members who have liaison roles to specific directorates (Global Programs, Communications, Marketing, Business Development, Partnerships, Research and Knowledge Management) to ensure consistent, appropriate engagement with management.
- Ensures that board engagement strengthens, rather than duplicates or disrupts, the work of the Executive Director and Global Team.
Key Deliverables
- Annual board workplan and meeting calendar, developed in partnership with the Executive Director and committee chairs.
- Well-structured board and committee meeting agendas, materials, and minutes, with clear decisions and action items.
- Annual Executive Director performance review and agreed development plan.
- Annual self-assessment of board performance and an updated plan for board recruitment, training, and improvement.
- Board-approved annual organizational budget and key policies (or revisions), delivered on time.
- Documented participation by board members in fundraising and ambassadorship activities over the year.
Time Commitment and Term
- Attend all regular and special meetings of the Board of Directors, as well as the annual meeting/retreat and key committee meetings where Board Chair participation is needed.
- Prepare thoroughly for each meeting by reviewing materials in advance and coordinating with the Executive Director and, as relevant, committee chairs to shape agendas and desired outcomes.
- Expect an average time commitment that is higher than a general board member (e.g., 8–15 hours per month), depending on meeting frequency, organizational needs, and any special initiatives (to be defined by RfC).
- Serve a term as defined in RfC’s bylaws for the office of Board Chair, with eligibility for renewal or re‑election as permitted by those bylaws and board policy.
Qualifications
- Prior experience serving on a nonprofit or corporate board; previous leadership role (e.g., officer, committee chair) strongly preferred.
- Understanding of nonprofit governance, fiduciary duties, and the distinction between governance and management.
- Commitment to RfC’s mission, values, and approach to working with children, families, and communities.
- Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to manage diverse perspectives, guide productive discussions, and achieve consensus.
- High level of integrity, sound judgment, discretion, and willingness to make and uphold difficult decisions when needed.
Capacity to commit the time required for board leadership, including meeting preparation, committee work, and availability to the Executive Director between meetings.
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Board Treasurer
Position Title: Board Treasurer
Organization: Relief for Children (RfC)
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Global)
Time Commitment:
Compensation: (Unpaid volunteer)
About Relief for Children
Relief for Children (RfC) is a child-focused, community-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the wellbeing, protection, and opportunities of children in Ghana through education, health, and empowerment programs in partnership with local communities and global supporters.
Position Overview
The Board Treasurer is an officer of RfC’s Board of Directors responsible for leading the Board’s oversight of the organization’s financial health and stewardship. The Treasurer works closely with the Executive Director, finance staff/consultants, and the Finance Committee (if applicable) to ensure sound financial policies, transparent reporting, and alignment between finances and RfC’s mission and strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Oversight and Reporting
- Provide leadership to the Board in understanding RfC’s financial position, risks, and trends.
- Review and present periodic financial reports (e.g., monthly or quarterly) to the Board in clear, accessible language, highlighting key issues, variances, and questions for discussion.
- Ensure that the Board receives timely, accurate, and comprehensible financial information to fulfill its fiduciary duties.
- Monitor cash flow, reserves, and liquidity indicators in collaboration with the Executive Director and finance staff/consultants.
Budgeting and Planning
- Lead the Board’s review and approval of the annual operating budget and any major revisions during the year.
- Work with the Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer and Director of Finance to ensure that the budget reflects strategic priorities, realistic revenue assumptions, and responsible expense projections.
- Help the Board understand trade‑offs in resource allocation across Global Programs, Communications, Marketing, Business Development, Partnerships, and Research and Knowledge Management.
- Support multi‑year financial planning, including scenario planning and sustainability strategies.
Policies, Controls, and Compliance
- Oversee, at the Board level, the development and periodic review of key financial policies (e.g., internal controls, reserves, investment, signing authority, expense reimbursement).
- Ensure that appropriate financial controls and procedures are in place and followed to safeguard assets and reduce risk of fraud or misuse.
- Support compliance with legal, regulatory, and donor‑specific financial requirements, in partnership with the Executive Director and finance staff/consultants.
Audit and External Review
- Lead the Board’s relationship with external auditors or independent financial reviewers, including selection, engagement, and evaluation.
- Coordinate the Board’s review of the annual audited financial statements and management letter and ensure that identified issues are addressed.
- Present the audit or financial review findings to the full Board and, where appropriate, to key stakeholders.
Support to the Executive Director, Director of Finance, and Finance Team
- Serve as a thought partner to the Executive Director on financial strategy, capital allocation, and risk management.
- Coordinate closely with the Director of Finance, who also serves as bookkeeper, to understand day-to-day financial operations, cash flow, and reporting needs, while respecting management authority.
- Review financial reports, budgets, and forecasts prepared by the Director of Finance, providing guidance and ensuring that board-level reporting is accurate, timely, and clear.
- Help translate financial realities, as presented by the Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of Finance, into strategic conversations with the Board about growth, sustainability, and investment in key initiatives.
Role in Fundraising and Resource Development
- Partner with the Executive Director, Board Chair, Director of Business Development and Director of Finance to ensure that fundraising goals are aligned with financial needs and strategic plans.
- Provide financial insight for cases for support, major grant proposals, and resource‑mobilization strategies.
- Model board engagement in fundraising by making a personally meaningful contribution and supporting donor cultivation and stewardship as appropriate.
Collaboration with Other Board Officers and Committees
The Board Treasurer:
- Works closely with the Board Chairperson and Secretary to ensure that financial information and decisions are integrated into overall board agendas and documentation.
- Chairs or actively participates in the Finance Committee (and/or Audit Committee), if established, ensuring clear mandates, workplans, and reporting to the full Board.
- Collaborates with other committee chairs (e.g., Programs, Development) to align financial decisions with programmatic and fundraising priorities.
Key Deliverables
- Board‑approved annual budget and any mid‑year budget adjustments, prepared and reviewed on schedule.
- Regular financial reports to the Board (e.g., quarterly dashboards or packets) that clearly present income, expenses, cash position, and key variances.
- Up‑to‑date and Board‑approved financial policies (e.g., internal controls, reserves, investment) reviewed on an agreed cycle.
- Completed annual audit or financial review with findings presented to the Board and documented follow‑up on recommendations.
- Clear, documented explanation of RfC’s financial position and trends at least annually (e.g., “state of the finances” discussion).
Time Commitment and Term
- Attend all regular and special meetings of the Board of Directors and relevant committee meetings (e.g., Finance, Audit).
- Allocate sufficient time to review financial reports, meet with the Executive Director and finance staff/consultants as needed, and prepare board‑level financial updates.
- Time commitment will typically exceed that of a general board member (for example, 6–12 hours per month), depending on organizational complexity, budget size, and committee structure, to be defined by RfC.
- Serve a term as defined in RfC’s bylaws for the office of Treasurer, with eligibility for renewal or re‑election as permitted.
Qualifications
- Experience with nonprofit or business financial management, accounting, or related fields (e.g., finance, budgeting, audit).
- Ability to read and interpret financial statements and translate them for board members who are not financial specialists.
- Familiarity with nonprofit financial practices, restricted and unrestricted funding, and grant compliance (or willingness to learn).
- Strong attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to fiduciary responsibility.
- Comfort working with financial software, spreadsheets, and digital reporting tools.
- Commitment to RfC’s mission, values, and high standards of transparency and accountability.
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Board Secretary
Position Title: Board Secretary
Organization: Relief for Children (RfC)
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Global)
Time Commitment:
Compensation: (Unpaid volunteer)
About Relief for Children
Relief for Children (RfC) is a child-focused, community-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the wellbeing, protection, and opportunities of children in Ghana through education, health, and empowerment programs in partnership with local communities and global supporters.
Position Overview
The Board Secretary is a key officer of Relief for Children’s Board of Directors responsible for ensuring accurate records, effective documentation of board actions, and strong governance processes. The Secretary supports the Board Chairperson and Executive Director by managing board documentation, overseeing official records, and helping ensure compliance with legal and policy requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Governance Records and Documentation
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of the Board of Directors, including current roster, officer roles, committee memberships, and terms of service.
- Ensure that the Board’s actions are properly documented through minutes, resolutions, and written consents in accordance with RfC’s bylaws and applicable law.
- Maintain the official repository (physical or digital) of board minutes, policies, and key governance documents, ensuring secure storage and organized access.
- Track board and committee meeting attendance and support follow‑up where attendance or participation is a concern.
Meetings and Agendas
- Work with the Board Chairperson and Executive Director to develop and finalize board meeting agendas that clearly indicate decisions, discussion items, and time allocations.
- Ensure that board members receive meeting notices, agendas, and materials in a timely manner, consistent with bylaws and board policies.
- Record accurate, impartial minutes of board meetings that capture key discussions, decisions, votes, and action items.
- Support committee chairs in documenting committee meetings, ensuring that committee minutes or reports are filed and shared with the full Board as appropriate.
Governance Compliance and Policies
- Help ensure that Relief for Children adheres to governance requirements outlined in bylaws, articles of incorporation, and relevant laws and regulations.
- Maintain a current set of board policies (e.g., conflict of interest, whistleblower, document retention, board code of conduct) and ensure that updated versions are circulated and archived.
- Coordinate the annual conflict of interest disclosure process and ensure that signed forms are collected, filed, and available for review.
- Support the Board Chairperson and Governance/Nominating Committee in maintaining and updating governance documents, including bylaws and board charters.
Coordination with the Executive Director and Global Team
- Coordinate with the Executive Director (and any designated staff support) on preparing and distributing board materials, including reports from the Executive Director and Directors of Global Programs, Communications, Marketing, Business Development, Partnerships, and Research and Knowledge Management.
- Ensure that board requests for information to the Executive Director and Global Team are clearly documented and tracked through to resolution.
- Help maintain a clear calendar of key organizational and governance milestones (budget approvals, strategic plan reviews, audits, major policy reviews) and ensure they are reflected in board agendas.
Member and Stakeholder Records
- Maintain an accurate record of organizational membership or key stakeholder lists if required by RfC’s bylaws or local regulations.
- Ensure that notices for annual meetings (if applicable), elections, or special meetings are issued and recorded according to governing documents.
Key Deliverables
- Accurate and approved minutes for all board and general meetings, filed within an agreed timeframe (e.g., 2–4 weeks) after each meeting.
- Current and well‑organized digital archive of:
- Board and committee minutes and agendas
- Governance policies and bylaws
- Board roster, terms, and officer records
- Conflict of interest disclosures and key compliance documents
- Annual calendar of board and committee meetings and governance actions, updated and shared with the Board and Executive Director.
- Documented processes for agenda development, material distribution, and minute approval that are consistently followed.
Time Commitment and Term
- Attend all regular and special meetings of the Board of Directors, as well as the annual meeting and relevant committee meetings.
- Prepare for each meeting by reviewing materials and coordinating with the Board Chairperson and Executive Director.
- Average time commitment may range from 6–10 hours per month, depending on meeting frequency and organizational needs (to be tailored by RfC).
- Serves a term as defined in Relief for Children’s bylaws, with eligibility for renewal or re‑election as permitted.
Qualifications
- Prior experience serving on a nonprofit board or in an organizational governance, legal, or administrative role preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple documents and timelines.
- Excellent writing and note‑taking skills, with the ability to summarize discussions clearly and neutrally.
- Familiarity with nonprofit governance practices, board responsibilities, and basic legal and compliance requirements (or willingness to learn).
- Comfort using digital tools for document management, virtual meetings, and secure recordkeeping.
- Commitment to Relief for Children’s mission, values, confidentiality standards, and ethical practices.
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Board Member at-Large
Position Title: Board Member at-Large
Organization: RfC Relief for Children (RfC)
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Global)
Time Commitment:
Compensation: (Unpaid volunteer)
About Relief for Children
Relief for Children (RfC) is a child-focused, community-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the wellbeing, protection, and opportunities of children in Ghana through education, health, and empowerment programs in partnership with local communities and global supporters.
Position Overview
A Board Member At-Large serves as a voting member of RfC’s Board of Directors, contributing to governance, strategic direction, and resource development without a specific officer role. At-large members support the mission by bringing their expertise, networks, and judgment to board deliberations, committee work, and ambassadorship on behalf of RfC.
Key Responsibilities
Governance and Oversight
- Uphold and model RfC’s mission, vision, and values in all board activities.
- Fulfill fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and obedience by preparing for and actively participating in board and relevant committee meetings.
- Review and approve major organizational decisions, including strategy, annual plans, budgets, and key policies.
- Monitor organizational performance, risk, and impact through regular review of reports from the Executive Director and key Directors (Global Programs, Communications, Marketing, Business Development, Partnerships, Research and Knowledge Management, and Finance).
Strategic Support and Thought Partnership
- Contribute knowledge, experience, and perspective to multi‑year strategy, annual priorities, and major organizational initiatives.
- Provide informed, constructive input on program direction, research and knowledge use, communications and brand, partnerships, and fundraising strategies.
- Serve as a sounding board for the Board Chairperson and Executive Director on key issues, as requested.
Committees and Special Assignments
- Serve on at least one board committee (e.g., Finance, Governance/Nominating, Programs, Development/Fundraising, Audit) or working group, depending on skills and organizational needs.
- Take on special assignments as requested by the Board Chairperson or committee chairs, such as participating in task forces, advising on specific projects, or supporting board recruitment.
Fundraising and Resource Development
- Make a personally meaningful annual financial contribution to RfC, consistent with the board’s giving expectations.
- Support fundraising by:
- Identifying and introducing potential donors, partners, and supporters.
- Participating in cultivation and stewardship activities (meetings, events, calls, thank‑you outreach).
- Advocating for RfC’s case for support within personal and professional networks.
Ambassadorship and Partnerships
- Act as an informed ambassador for RfC in relevant communities and networks.
- Help elevate RfC’s profile by sharing its work, impact, and learning in appropriate forums (professional associations, conferences, community events, etc.).
- When appropriate, support the Executive Director and Directors (Global Programs, Communications, Marketing, Business Development, Partnerships, Research and Knowledge Management, and Finance) by opening doors to strategic partnerships, learning opportunities, and platforms.
Support to the Executive Director and Leadership
- Maintain a constructive relationship with the Executive Director built on respect, clear roles, and open communication through the Board Chair.
- Provide feedback and questions that help strengthen organizational performance while respecting management authority over day‑to‑day operations.
- Participate in the Executive Director’s performance review process if requested by the Board Chairperson (e.g., through confidential input or participation in a review committee).
Key Deliverables
- Consistent, prepared participation in board and committee meetings, including completion of pre‑reads and timely responses to board communications.
- Documented contribution to at least one committee or special task/working group each year.
- Annual financial contribution in line with board giving expectations, plus documented participation in fundraising or ambassadorship activities.
- Constructive engagement in at least one major strategic discussion or decision annually (e.g., strategic plan, budget, major policy, or initiative).
Time Commitment and Term
- Attend all regular and special meetings of the Board of Directors (and the annual meeting), as well as assigned committee meetings.
- Prepare for meetings by reviewing materials in advance and following up on agreed actions.
- Average time commitment may range from 4–8 hours per month, depending on meeting frequency, committee work, and organizational needs (to be specified by RfC).
- Serve a term as defined in RfC’s bylaws for Board Members At-Large, with eligibility for renewal or re‑election as permitted.
Qualifications
- Commitment to RfC’s mission, values, and ethical standards in work with children, families, and communities.
- Willingness to understand and uphold nonprofit governance responsibilities and the distinction between governance and management.
- Relevant experience or expertise in one or more areas such as: international development, child protection, education, health, research and evaluation, communications, marketing, fundraising, finance, law, HR, or organizational development.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse board members and staff.
- Integrity, sound judgment, and willingness to ask difficult questions and make informed decisions in the best interests of RfC.
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Director Positions
Director of Communications and Marketing
Organization: Relief for Children (RfC)
Location: Remote/Hybrid (Ghana, U.S., or global – specify)
Reports To: Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer
Time Commitment: Compensation: (Unpaid volunteer)
About Relief for Children
Relief for Children (RfC) is a child-focused, community-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the wellbeing, protection, and opportunities of children in Ghana through education, health, and empowerment programs in partnership with local communities and global supporters.
Position Overview
The Director of Communications and Marketing leads RfC’s integrated communications and marketing strategy, ensuring that RfC’s voice, stories, and campaigns are clear, consistent, and strategically aligned with program priorities, fundraising, and partnerships. This role combines communications leadership (storytelling, media, and organizational voice) with marketing leadership (campaigns, audience growth, and donor engagement) within one strategic position.
Role Focus and Distinction
The Director of Communication and Marketing has two clearly separated but closely linked dimensions: a Communications Focus, which owns RfC’s voice, messaging, and storytelling and leads narrative development, web content, and media relations, and a Marketing Focus, which owns strategy, campaigns, and channels that raise awareness, grow audiences, and drive action by designing and executing digital and grassroots campaigns that make communications content visible and actionable.
The Director of Communication and Marketing also works closely with each of the other directors:
- Executive Director: To align communications and marketing strategy with organizational vision and priorities, and to provide regular updates on brand presence, audience growth, and campaign results for decision‑making and Board reporting.
- Chief Operating Officer: To integrate communications and marketing activities into operational plans, ensure alignment with systems and capacity, and support consistent internal and external messaging across the organization.
- Global Programs: To translate program priorities and impact into compelling narratives and campaign themes, and to ensure that communications and marketing do not misrepresent program realities but instead highlight authentic, safeguarding‑aligned stories.
- Research & Knowledge Management: To use data, monitoring results, and learning to strengthen stories, case studies, and campaign narratives, and to position RfC as evidence‑informed and learning‑oriented.
- Partnerships: To design co‑branded campaigns, joint stories, and shared promotional materials that highlight collaborations, reinforce partner visibility, and mobilize donors and communities around joint initiatives.
- Finance: To ensure that communications and marketing budgets are realistic, that return on marketing investment is monitored, and that financial narratives (e.g., “how your gift is used”) are accurate, transparent, and aligned with RfC’s financial strategy and donor‑reporting requirements.
- Country Director: To ensure communications and marketing reflect local realities, priorities, and safeguarding standards; coordinates locally relevant stories, campaign angles, and community‑engagement content, and aligns national‑level outreach with RfC’s global brand and messaging.
- West Africa Regional Director: To harmonize communications and marketing across countries, ensure consistent regional narratives and branding, and support cross‑country campaigns, joint appeals, and regional partnership stories that strengthen RfC’s presence and visibility in West Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Communication Component
- Develop and update an annual communications and messaging strategy aligned with RfC’s mission, programs, and fundraising priorities.
- Create and maintain a simple content and messaging calendar for stories, newsletters, and major program or fundraising moments.
- Maintain and refresh RfC’s mission, vision, values, and key messages, including program taglines and donor narratives.
- Develop and socialize basic brand and voice guidelines (tone of voice, terminology, naming, consent and safeguarding rules for photos/videos).
- Gather and curate impact stories, quotes, and program highlights from Ghana and global partners, ensuring ethical, child‑sensitive storytelling and informed consent.
- Draft and edit core communications content including website copy (home page, program, impact, “About Us”), program briefs, impact reports, donor newsletters, success stories, and annual highlights.
- Coordinate photos and short videos that reflect program impact while protecting children’s dignity and privacy and maintain a simple content library (stories, photos, templates, FAQs) for internal use.
- Oversee overall content and tone on the website and core digital channels, ensuring content is current, accurate, and accessible.
- Lead or co‑lead the drafting and editing of newsletters and mass emails (updates, appeals, donor reports) in collaboration with Development/Fundraising.
- Approve core narrative content for social media posts, ensuring alignment with voice and safeguarding standards.
- Create or refine print and digital collateral for donors and partners (one‑pagers, brochures, slide decks, impact reports).
- Serve as primary or co‑point of contact for media and public‑facing inquiries, or coordinate with the Executive Director as official spokesperson.
- Draft media kits and press materials, including one‑page summaries, press releases, key messages, and Q&A documents, and maintain a basic media list while building relationships with relevant journalists and community‑media partners.
- Support the preparation of talking points, speeches, and presentations for the Executive Director and Board.
- Develop and implement simple internal communication practices and provide templates and guidance (talking points, email templates, introductory scripts) so staff and volunteers communicate consistently about RfC.
- Help maintain and enforce communications‑related policies (social media, confidentiality, photo/film consent, data privacy, safeguarding) and support the development of basic crisis‑communication guidelines and holding statements.
Marketing Component
- Develop and update an annual marketing plan and campaign calendar tied to fundraising, sponsorship, and program milestones.
- Define clear marketing objectives (awareness, audience growth, engagement, conversions) and track basic KPIs.
- Coordinate with the Executive Director, Business Development, Partnerships, and Development teams to ensure campaigns align with fundraising and programming priorities and respect financial and operational capacity.
- Adapt core communications narratives and key messages into campaign‑specific content (taglines, banners, email subject lines, landing pages).
- Ensure that all marketing assets (social posts, ads, flyers, emails) reflect RfC’s brand identity, tone, and child‑safeguarding standards.
- Lead RfC’s digital marketing across website, email, and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, and others as needed).
- Plan and manage a monthly content and campaign calendar supporting fundraising drives, events, awareness days, and program milestones.
- Create and oversee campaign content: posts, graphics, short videos, stories, and simple blogs that highlight children’s stories, program outcomes, and calls to action.
- Coordinate email‑marketing campaigns (e‑appeals, event invitations, sponsorship campaigns) in collaboration with Development and Communications content teams.
- Monitor and grow online audiences and engagement, using simple analytics to assess performance and iterate campaigns.
- Plan, execute, and evaluate integrated marketing campaigns supporting fundraising drives, sponsorships, community events, and online giving days.
- Collaborate with Development/Partnerships to design targeted campaigns for individual donors, recurring donors, corporate and diaspora‑focused campaigns, and community and youth‑led fundraisers.
- Produce promotional materials (flyers, posters, social media kits, event banners, and simple press releases) to support events and grassroots fundraising efforts.
- Develop marketing toolkits (one‑pagers, posters, social‑media posts, QR codes, slogans) that schools, churches, student clubs, and community groups can use to promote RfC events and fundraising.
- Help steward relationships with influencers, media partners, and digital collaborators who can amplify RfC campaigns and stories and coordinate joint campaign activities with partners (e.g., co‑branded social‑media campaigns, sponsored events, challenge‑drives).
- Develop and manage a modest marketing budget, prioritizing low‑cost and pro‑bono tools and partnerships.
- Recommend and manage simple marketing tools (social media schedulers, email platforms, design tools such as Canva, basic CRM or spreadsheets) appropriate for a grassroots NGO.
- Track campaign performance and channel metrics and provide brief quarterly marketing reports to the Executive Director and Board (website traffic, engagement, donations, event registrations, etc.).
Deliverables Communications
- Written communications plan and annual communications/content calendar.
- Updated mission/vision/values and key‑message documents, plus brand/voice guidelines.
- At least 1–2 new impact stories or news items per quarter.
- Quarterly newsletters or donor updates.
- Basic media toolkit (organizational one‑pager, press release template, talking points).
Marketing
- Annual marketing plan and campaign calendar.
- Monthly content and campaign calendar with regular posts across agreed platforms.
- 2–3 integrated campaigns per year (fundraising, events, or program‑focused).
- Updated core collateral (one‑pagers, event pages, and basic campaign assets).
- Quarterly marketing performance summary (growth, engagement, and conversion metrics).
Team Leadership and Supervisory
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Supervise or coordinate with communications and marketing volunteers, interns, or consultants supporting content creation, social media, and campaign implementation.
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Train and coach staff, board members, and key volunteers in basic communications and marketing practices (core messaging, social‑media guidelines, and donor‑communication etiquette).
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Coordinate and lead the Communications/Marketing Team’s monthly meetings, ensuring alignment between storytelling, campaigns, and external messaging.
Reporting
- Meets regularly (monthly) with the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director to review communications and marketing priorities, progress, and support needs.
Qualifications
- Strong commitment to RfC’s mission and values and to ethical, child‑centered storytelling.
- Experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or digital marketing (nonprofit or social‑impact experience a plus).
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Write and edit compelling narratives (impact stories, reports, newsletters).
- Plan and execute digital marketing campaigns and manage basic analytics.
- Familiarity with:
- Social media platforms, email tools, and basic website/content management systems.
- Tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, or similar email platforms and social‑media schedulers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages commonly used in Ghana is a plus.
- Cultural humility and sensitivity when working with children, families, and communities in Ghana and the diaspora.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a resource‑constrained, grassroots context.
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Are you a development professional eager to make a difference in the lives of children across Ghana? Do you have expertise in language, donor outreach, monitoring and evaluation, community engagement, or fundraising? If this sounds like you, please feel free to get in touch with us! Relief for Children is built on the power of partnership, and are always looking to work with brilliant, driven people from around the world.