Job Title : Fundraiser
Location : Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Company : Exceed Recruitment and Human Resource Consultants
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-03-11
Close Date : 2023-07-12
Reference: 7669 DB
Consultant: Dorei Barnes

Job Description:
The purpose of a Fundraiser is to expand and diversify the donor base and mobilise funding for people and nature. This is done through developing new and creative partnership opportunities, developing lasting partnerships, and communicating messages in an engaging way.
The role includes identifying funding opportunities aligned to priority funding needs, raising awareness among donor audiences, crafting proposals/applications, writing and/or contributing to informative reports, contributing to communication products and acting as donor liaison/relationship manager.

Qualifications:
A degree or equivalent qualification in communications, social sciences, natural sciences or similar
A minimum of five years’ experience in fundraising
Experience in managing a corporate or philanthropist portfolio of partnerships including evidence of achieving significant new business targets
Experience of managing a project proposal pipeline and experience of developing targeted applications and proposals to the corporate sector and High Net Worth Individuals, with a proven ability to present work in a compelling way that resonates with these audiences and articulates the mutual benefits of prospective partnerships
Experience of developing good working relationships with donors, including negotiating with and influencing decision makers at all levels
Capable in cultivating strong relationships with existing and prospective partners; in a way which communicates values and builds potential for long term support
Knowledge of corporate foundations, and the processes required to secure income
Full understanding of fundraising best practices and a track record in successful fundraising
A firm grasp of giving trends (nationally and internationally) among the corporate sector and philanthropists and how to align these to the strategic goals
Exceptional communication and writing skills (English)
The ability to collate information from disparate sources to provide timely and impactful donor reports, which requires an ability to build relationships with staff in remote areas
An ability to act as an Account Manager, responsible for the coordination of a donor portfolio to ensure the grant lifecycle develops and is implemented smoothly from inception to close out
Knowledge of and experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning
An understanding of the potential of the various communication channels/platforms and the necessity to engage closely with the Communications team
An ability to use online customer relationship management system to record and process opportunities, agreements, reports, thank you letters, campaigns etc.
An ability to work under pressure and honour deadlines
An ability to travel as required

How to Apply:
Email your comprehensive CV to [email protected].
If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.