Writer and Prospect Researcher

7 days ago


Bloemfontein, Orange Free State, South Africa University of the Free State Full time
Job title : Writer and Prospect Researcher (Post Level 9) : Department of Institutional AdvancementJob Location : Free State, BloemfonteinDeadline : April 14, 2025Quick Recommended Links
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Duties and responsibilities:

  • Conceptualise and write funding proposals in collaboration with project leaders and fundraisers.
  • Execute writing and editing tasks to support the work of the Department, including compiling content for the website, as well as newsletters and reports to funders.
  • Conduct all aspects of qualitative prospect research information and use the information to support, inform and advise on the UFS relationship-based fundraising and engagement activities, ensuring that they are as effective and efficient as possible.
  • Ensure that the Institutional database is correct and current and record information that is relevant to the UFS fundraising initiatives and to its alumni engagement strategies.
  • Assist with the department's stewardship programme including drafting and dispatching thank you letters, compiling invitation lists for events and managing event RSVPs.
  • Compile and edit minutes of Institutional Advancement meetings that involve other departments at the UFS.

Inherent Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or an Advanced Diploma/ BTech degree/ Postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7.
  • A minimum of two (2) years' relevant working experience relating to fundraising and/or corporate social investment. 

Recommendations:

  • ​​​​​​​Knowledge of eCRM databases (Microsoft Access will qualify) – (minimum 6 months required)
  • Knowledge of prospect/leads research.
  • Experience in social media.
  • Knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Experience working in a Higher Education environment.
  • Knowledge of statistics.
  • Knowledge of POPIA
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