Description:
The Purpose of this vacancy is to work in corporation with other Fundraisers to raise funds required to ensure the present and future operations of the Organisation. This fundraising position will focus on approaching businesses, local authorities and individuals to encourage donations. researching grant-making organisations and applying for funding. As well as organising and helping with fundraising activities such as sponsored or promotional events and manage the KZN bequest and legacy portfolio.
1.Fundraising income:
Secure funding/income for our alternative care and social centres
Research and contact potential donors by creating a strong fundraising message
Maintain and exceed targets
Use online platforms to raise donations
Organize campaigns or events to solicit donations
Maintain records of donor information
2.Promote the idea of bequest amongst SOS Supporters
3.Secure commitments from supporters to leaving bequests
4.Data capturing
5. Reports
Child Safeguarding
Requirements:
- Fundraising: 4 to 5 years
- Sales And Marketing Consultant: 4 to 5 years
- Matric plus a national Diploma in Public Relations or equivalent.
- A Valid South African Drivers Licence and vehicle is required for client visits
- A Minimum 5 years relevant experience in fundraising/bequests, with at least 2 years in an NGO environment.
- Understanding NGO`s operations, best practices and market trends
- Knowledge of the South African legislation governing the business and area of work.
- Recognize business development opportunities.
- Management of related events/seminars
- Compilation of reports
- Presentation skills.
- Customer Relations Management including acquiring new business
- Planning, organizing and coordinating skills.
- Problem solving skills to resolve customers` queries.
- Good communication skills.
- Sales and Marketing in the context of NGO work
- Matric plus a national Diploma in Public Relations or equivalent.
- A Valid South African Drivers Licence and vehicle is required for client visits
- A Minimum 5 years relevant experience in fundraising/bequests, with at least 2 years in an NGO environment.
- Understanding NGO`s operations, best practices and market trends
- Knowledge of the South African legislation governing the business and area of work.
- Recognize business development opportunities.
- Management of related events/seminars
- Compilation of reports
Technical skills required:
- Presentation skills.
- Customer Relations Management including acquiring new business
- Planning, organizing and coordinating skills.
- Problem solving skills to resolve customers` queries.
- Good communication skills.
- Sales and Marketing in the context of NGO work