About the Organisation
Thembalethu Development is a Non-Profit Organisation founded in 2002 with the aim of becoming the socio-economic development agency of choice in a collective endeavour to improve the living conditions and livelihoods of communities.
About the Job
The purpose of the Fundraising and Grants Manager role is to develop and implement a multi-faceted fundraising strategy resulting in the diversification of income streams and to work towards growing sustainable income streams for Thembalethu Development NPC (TD).
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy Development
Formulate and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the organisation's vision, mission and goals.
Actively identify and engage with potential funders, including international donors, philanthropic organisations, government and other funding agencies.
Relationship Building
Utilise an extensive network of contacts in the international and local donor funding and philanthropic world to cultivate strategic partnerships.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential funders to enhance the organisation's funding prospects.
Fundraising Campaigns
Plan and execute targeted fundraising campaigns and initiatives to generate financial support for specific projects and programmes.
Meet or exceed income goals and contribute towards the development and achievement of the organisational strategy.
Collaborate with the communication team to create compelling fundraising materials and donor-centric messaging.
Sustainability
Grow a sustainability fund for the organisation through innovative initiatives.
Assist with the sourcing and management of business development opportunities.
Grant Management
Lead the development of high-quality grant proposals and applications for project and institutional funding.
Ensure timely submission of proposals and compliance with donor requirements.
Financial Reporting
Ensure regular updates on financial reporting related to grants are provided on time by the Finance Department.
Donor Stewardship
Implement donor stewardship activities to recognise and appreciate donor contributions, fostering long-term donor loyalty.
Track and measure the impact of funded projects in collaboration with the Programmes Management Team.
Research and Market Intelligence.
Stay informed about funding trends, donor priorities, and philanthropic opportunities in the development and related sectors.
Requirements
6 – 8 years’ experience in multi-faceted fundraising programmes, including a successful track record of meeting and exceeding challenging targets and year on year income growth.
+4-year experience in fundraising and grants management within the NPO sector.
Degree level education.
Strong networking capacity.
Understanding of online mechanisms related to fundraising activities.
An excellent command of English to be able to produce top-quality proposals.
Ability to innovate and identify mechanisms to diversify income sources.
Strong organising and analytical skills.
Strategic management
Attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong presentation skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Customer service focused with the ability to form effective internal and external relationships.
Proficient in the use of MS packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Growth mindset
Willing to travel with driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Monday 13th November 2023 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
Thembalethu Development is a Non-Profit Organisation founded in 2002 with the aim of becoming the socio-economic development agency of choice in a collective endeavour to improve the living conditions and livelihoods of communities.
About the Job
The purpose of the Fundraising and Grants Manager role is to develop and implement a multi-faceted fundraising strategy resulting in the diversification of income streams and to work towards growing sustainable income streams for Thembalethu Development NPC (TD).
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy Development
Formulate and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the organisation's vision, mission and goals.
Actively identify and engage with potential funders, including international donors, philanthropic organisations, government and other funding agencies.
Relationship Building
Utilise an extensive network of contacts in the international and local donor funding and philanthropic world to cultivate strategic partnerships.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential funders to enhance the organisation's funding prospects.
Fundraising Campaigns
Plan and execute targeted fundraising campaigns and initiatives to generate financial support for specific projects and programmes.
Meet or exceed income goals and contribute towards the development and achievement of the organisational strategy.
Collaborate with the communication team to create compelling fundraising materials and donor-centric messaging.
Sustainability
Grow a sustainability fund for the organisation through innovative initiatives.
Assist with the sourcing and management of business development opportunities.
Grant Management
Lead the development of high-quality grant proposals and applications for project and institutional funding.
Ensure timely submission of proposals and compliance with donor requirements.
Financial Reporting
Ensure regular updates on financial reporting related to grants are provided on time by the Finance Department.
Donor Stewardship
Implement donor stewardship activities to recognise and appreciate donor contributions, fostering long-term donor loyalty.
Track and measure the impact of funded projects in collaboration with the Programmes Management Team.
Research and Market Intelligence.
Stay informed about funding trends, donor priorities, and philanthropic opportunities in the development and related sectors.
Requirements
6 – 8 years’ experience in multi-faceted fundraising programmes, including a successful track record of meeting and exceeding challenging targets and year on year income growth.
+4-year experience in fundraising and grants management within the NPO sector.
Degree level education.
Strong networking capacity.
Understanding of online mechanisms related to fundraising activities.
An excellent command of English to be able to produce top-quality proposals.
Ability to innovate and identify mechanisms to diversify income sources.
Strong organising and analytical skills.
Strategic management
Attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong presentation skills.
Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Customer service focused with the ability to form effective internal and external relationships.
Proficient in the use of MS packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Growth mindset
Willing to travel with driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Monday 13th November 2023 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
