Fundraiser - Ref: 8009av

**Reference**: 8009 AV
**Consultant**:Anneke Viviers
- **Hybrid work option**_
- 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.

**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 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

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