About the Organisation
The Kevin Richardson Foundation (KRF) was established in 2018 to advance the protection of wildlife with the lion (panthera leo) as its flagship specie. The organization tackles the four main issues that threaten wild lion populations: human-wildlife conflict, shrinking habitats, poaching and snaring, and lack of opportunities for communities living on the fringes of lion habitats.
About the Job
The Foundation Manager will be responsible for the overall fundraising strategy, whilst building the KRF donor care capacity. He/she must have a history of success in capital fundraising campaigns with excellent stakeholder engagement and donor relations skills.
Key Responsibilities
Compile and maintain a database of local and international donor organisations
Compile, maintain and update a donor strategy.
Regularly monitor and evaluate relevant donor proposal calls from donor websites and identify and inform Management Team of donor opportunities matching the work of the KRF.
Prepare funding submissions and ensure timely and compliant submission.
Assist the Executive team in writing concept notes and project proposals.
Manage the compilation of joint funding proposals with KRF partners (government, civil society, business, research and academia).
Provide support for meetings with donors, such as documentation, notes and follow up.
Provide advice on different donor reporting and governance requirements.
Build KRF donor care capacity.
Provide advice on KRF communications with the donor community
Requirements
A history of success in capital fundraising campaigns
Experience in building and managing small non-profit teams
Experience in managing the overall operations of a small/medium non-profit or public benefit entity
Financial planning skills and budget management
Excellent stakeholder engagement and donor relations
Experience in international grant applications and fundraising
Experience in grants management and reporting
Excellent writing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel
The ability to work with a widespread team and partners and communicate effectively via email and Zoom
Ability to report to the Board on all activities, financials, project KPI’s and fundraising campaigns
Confidence to chair meetings as well as deliver annual report at AGM
Confidence to pitch potential donors including corportations, trusts and HNWI'
Nice to haves:
Passion for or history of working in the conservation, environmental and wildlife sector
Basic design or editing skills
History in legacy and bequeathments management as well as cultivating such relationships
Newsletter database management
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Monday 09th September 2024 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
About the Organisation
The Kevin Richardson Foundation (KRF) was established in 2018 to advance the protection of wildlife with the lion (panthera leo) as its flagship specie. The organization tackles the four main issues that threaten wild lion populations: human-wildlife conflict, shrinking habitats, poaching and snaring, and lack of opportunities for communities living on the fringes of lion habitats.
About the Job
The Foundation Manager will be responsible for the overall fundraising strategy, whilst building the KRF donor care capacity. He/she must have a history of success in capital fundraising campaigns with excellent stakeholder engagement and donor relations skills.
Key Responsibilities
Compile and maintain a database of local and international donor organisations
Compile, maintain and update a donor strategy.
Regularly monitor and evaluate relevant donor proposal calls from donor websites and identify and inform Management Team of donor opportunities matching the work of the KRF.
Prepare funding submissions and ensure timely and compliant submission.
Assist the Executive team in writing concept notes and project proposals.
Manage the compilation of joint funding proposals with KRF partners (government, civil society, business, research and academia).
Provide support for meetings with donors, such as documentation, notes and follow up.
Provide advice on different donor reporting and governance requirements.
Build KRF donor care capacity.
Provide advice on KRF communications with the donor community
Requirements
A history of success in capital fundraising campaigns
Experience in building and managing small non-profit teams
Experience in managing the overall operations of a small/medium non-profit or public benefit entity
Financial planning skills and budget management
Excellent stakeholder engagement and donor relations
Experience in international grant applications and fundraising
Experience in grants management and reporting
Excellent writing skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel
The ability to work with a widespread team and partners and communicate effectively via email and Zoom
Ability to report to the Board on all activities, financials, project KPI’s and fundraising campaigns
Confidence to chair meetings as well as deliver annual report at AGM
Confidence to pitch potential donors including corportations, trusts and HNWI'
Nice to haves:
Passion for or history of working in the conservation, environmental and wildlife sector
Basic design or editing skills
History in legacy and bequeathments management as well as cultivating such relationships
Newsletter database management
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Monday 09th September 2024 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
