About the Organisation
The Western Cape Economic Development Partnership, known as the EDP, is an independent, not-for-profit, public benefit company that works with a range of partners to improve the performance of the Cape Town and Western Cape socio-economic development system.
Helping leaders and institutions from different sectors – public, private, civil society, education and academia – to work together, to grow the local, metropolitan and regional economy, and to address complex system challenges.
About the Job
The Business Development Officer will drive the implementation of the Revenue Growth Plan that supports the EDP’s strategy to diversify its funding revenue.
Key Responsibilities
Compile and maintain a database of local and international donor organisations.
Conduct online donor research per EDP key focus areas and build relationships with potential donors to raise funds for the EDP.
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 EDP.
Prepare funding submissions and ensure timely and compliant submission.
Assist the Project Leads and Executive team in writing concept notes and project proposals.
Manage the compilation of joint funding proposals with EDP 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 EDP donor care capacity.
Provide advice on EDP communications with the donor community and provide assistance in organising events where there is potential to build on revenue growth relationships.
Requirements
A thorough knowledge of the donor environment for non-profit organisations, including philanthropic and development aid donors, and a good understanding of institutional investments trends.
The ability to work effectively with a diverse range of donors, i.e., corporate, development aid, philanthropy, independent trusts, global institutions, public sector.
The ability to understand the legal, financial and reporting aspects of donor contract management.
Ability to work in a collaborative and supportive way.
To be proactive and results orientated.
The ability to build constructive relationships
To apply
Please note that this is a 1-year contract with a possibility of renewal.
In order to apply, email your application by Wednesday 01st November 2023 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format if possible).
About the Organisation
The Western Cape Economic Development Partnership, known as the EDP, is an independent, not-for-profit, public benefit company that works with a range of partners to improve the performance of the Cape Town and Western Cape socio-economic development system.
Helping leaders and institutions from different sectors – public, private, civil society, education and academia – to work together, to grow the local, metropolitan and regional economy, and to address complex system challenges.
About the Job
The Business Development Officer will drive the implementation of the Revenue Growth Plan that supports the EDP’s strategy to diversify its funding revenue.
Key Responsibilities
Compile and maintain a database of local and international donor organisations.
Conduct online donor research per EDP key focus areas and build relationships with potential donors to raise funds for the EDP.
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 EDP.
Prepare funding submissions and ensure timely and compliant submission.
Assist the Project Leads and Executive team in writing concept notes and project proposals.
Manage the compilation of joint funding proposals with EDP 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 EDP donor care capacity.
Provide advice on EDP communications with the donor community and provide assistance in organising events where there is potential to build on revenue growth relationships.
Requirements
A thorough knowledge of the donor environment for non-profit organisations, including philanthropic and development aid donors, and a good understanding of institutional investments trends.
The ability to work effectively with a diverse range of donors, i.e., corporate, development aid, philanthropy, independent trusts, global institutions, public sector.
The ability to understand the legal, financial and reporting aspects of donor contract management.
Ability to work in a collaborative and supportive way.
To be proactive and results orientated.
The ability to build constructive relationships
To apply
Please note that this is a 1-year contract with a possibility of renewal.
In order to apply, email your application by Wednesday 01st November 2023 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format if possible).
