Development Associate

6 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Action Appointments Full time

About the Organisation

Since 2000, the Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP), a non-profit trust, has provided educational opportunities to over 1,500 talented South African learners from low-income households to attend the best schools in the country. With the generous contributions of institutional and individual donors from South Africa and the US, SSP gives five-year high school scholarship to academically distinguished scholars.

About the Job

Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and events.
- Conduct research to identify potential donors, sponsors, and grant opportunities.
- Draft grant proposals, sponsorship packages, and other fundraising materials.
- Maintain a database of donors and prospects, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- Support donor relations efforts, including acknowledgment letters, thank-you notes, and donor recognition initiatives.
- Collaborate with programme staff to understand project funding needs and objectives.
- Monitor grant deadlines and requirements, ensuring timely submission of proposals and reports.
- Assist in the budgeting process, providing input on funding needs and projections.
- Track donations, grants, and fundraising income in financial systems.
- Represent the NGO at networking events and relevant community gatherings.
- Identify potential collaborative opportunities with other organizations and partners

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in a related field such as nonprofit management, international development, business, or communications.
- Proven experience in fundraising, development, or related fields within the nonprofit sector is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling fundraising content.
- Solid knowledge of technological approaches to support digital fundraising strategies
- Proficiency in using fundraising software Salesforce and databases/dashboards such as Tableau
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for maintaining accurate donor records and meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external stakeholders.
- Passion for the SSP mission



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