Fundraiser Position

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa MES Full time

**Fundraiser - Position in Johannesburg - Hillbrow**

**JOB PURPOSE**

**Duties**
- To maximise and manage the organisation’s income from different sources (corporates, churches, foundations and trusts).
- To co-develop the donor recruitment, donor approach and donor care plan standard operational procedures.
- To compile a projected annual income forecast as per the assigned donors.
- Utilise a strategic planning approach to identify opportunities for fundraising and initiate, coordinate and evaluate fundraising activities.
- Meet with identified potential donors to attract support for the mission of MES.
- To submit proposals and conduct appropriate follow-up.
- To prepare solid feedback reports to donors where needed.
- To liaise with focus group managers regarding client proposals, requests, and feedback.
- To liaise with finance department regarding the financial follow up and implications.
- To liaise with support services regarding goods in kind donations received.
- Research potential clients and engage at network opportunities.
- Maintain database files and records including those used to track contributions and keep accurate mailing lists.
- To stay well-informed and updated on the latest fundraising developments and trends.
- Submit monthly report on all activities conducted.

**REQUIREMENTS**

**ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION**

Relevant Tertiary Qualification
- Sales, Fundraising or Marketing

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a fundraiser in the NGO sector.

**REQUIRED ABILITIES**
- Knowledge and experience of MS Office Suite
- Excellent command in spoken and written English
- Experience in fundraising
- Knowledge of trends, techniques and best practices in fundraising and development
- Budgeting experience
- Ability to structure contracts and funding agreements
- Experience across a broad range of fundraising initiatives including donor solicitation, foundation grant making, planned giving, and legacies
- Experience with Salesforce (an advantage)
- Must have public speaking experience
- Flexible regarding working hours

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: R16,000.00 - R19,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- 3 to 5 years working experience as a Fundraiser (required)
- 3 to 5 years working on an NGO space (required)
- 3 to 5 years working on a Salesforce (preferred)
- working in Johannesburg (preferred)
- Budgeting experience (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Drivers License (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2023/06/29


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