About the Organisation
The Etafeni Day Care Centre Trust (EDCCT) (www.etafeni.org) operates a multi-purpose day care centre and range of outreach services, providing education and wellbeing services to support families and children affected by HIV. The 12 programmes employ over 100 people and include a preschool, a nutrition programme, social worker team, support groups, skills development and income-generation activities, afterschool care, support for unemployed school leavers, a mobile VCT and TB-screening programme and door to door outreach and counselling.
About the Job
The Fund Development and Fundraising Manager will be responsible for building good relationships with prospective donors and clients across multiple sectors, communicating with the broader public and internal teams, delegating tasks, and drawing up plans to ensure annual targets are met.
Key Responsibilities
Raise designated and undesignated funding, including in-kind donations.
Develop and implement a fund development strategy that is approved by the trustees
Promote awareness of the organization’s mission and work
Cultivate a network of dedicated donors and volunteers
Research and identify new fundraising opportunities
Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organization meet financial goals
Form strong relationships with external stakeholders
Ensure major donors are satisfied and kept informed of the organisation’s goals and activities
Prepare and write funder reports for the different funders as and when required.
Develop and implement, together with the Director, PR and Marketing activities to promote the organisation.
Work with the Program manager on program budgets and work plans to ensure they are aligned with the funder grant agreements.
Work with the Finance Committee, the Finance Manager and the Director to ensure that budget allocations are aligned to funder grant agreements
Work with the Programme Manager to identify trends and patterns to inform future fundraising goals and programme implementation.
Manage and supervise the Fundraiser Assistant.
Requirements
At least three years of experience in fundraising, sales, or marketing
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, business, public relations, or related field
Certificate, diploma, or similar qualification in fundraising
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Competence with donor management systems
Experience in writing grant proposals, press releases, and fundraising letters
Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers
Strong attention to detail
Passion for research
Ability to successfully balance priorities while managing multiple tasks and planning big events
Confidence in public speaking
To apply
This is a 1-year contract with a possibility of renewal.
In order to apply, email your application by Friday 07th June 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 Etafeni Day Care Centre Trust (EDCCT) (www.etafeni.org) operates a multi-purpose day care centre and range of outreach services, providing education and wellbeing services to support families and children affected by HIV. The 12 programmes employ over 100 people and include a preschool, a nutrition programme, social worker team, support groups, skills development and income-generation activities, afterschool care, support for unemployed school leavers, a mobile VCT and TB-screening programme and door to door outreach and counselling.
About the Job
The Fund Development and Fundraising Manager will be responsible for building good relationships with prospective donors and clients across multiple sectors, communicating with the broader public and internal teams, delegating tasks, and drawing up plans to ensure annual targets are met.
Key Responsibilities
Raise designated and undesignated funding, including in-kind donations.
Develop and implement a fund development strategy that is approved by the trustees
Promote awareness of the organization’s mission and work
Cultivate a network of dedicated donors and volunteers
Research and identify new fundraising opportunities
Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organization meet financial goals
Form strong relationships with external stakeholders
Ensure major donors are satisfied and kept informed of the organisation’s goals and activities
Prepare and write funder reports for the different funders as and when required.
Develop and implement, together with the Director, PR and Marketing activities to promote the organisation.
Work with the Program manager on program budgets and work plans to ensure they are aligned with the funder grant agreements.
Work with the Finance Committee, the Finance Manager and the Director to ensure that budget allocations are aligned to funder grant agreements
Work with the Programme Manager to identify trends and patterns to inform future fundraising goals and programme implementation.
Manage and supervise the Fundraiser Assistant.
Requirements
At least three years of experience in fundraising, sales, or marketing
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, business, public relations, or related field
Certificate, diploma, or similar qualification in fundraising
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Competence with donor management systems
Experience in writing grant proposals, press releases, and fundraising letters
Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers
Strong attention to detail
Passion for research
Ability to successfully balance priorities while managing multiple tasks and planning big events
Confidence in public speaking
To apply
This is a 1-year contract with a possibility of renewal.
In order to apply, email your application by Friday 07th June 2024 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
