ActionAid South Africa seeks to appoint an exceptional fundraising leader who is able to raise local profile and start up initiatives for high value fundraising and future programs.The position will be based in Johannesburg and the successful candidate must be available to start February 2014.
ACTIONAID South Africa
HEAD OF FUNDRAISING
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary Offer: R 550’000 per annum, total cost to company
National Terms and Conditions of Employment will apply
ActionAid (AA) is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and end poverty.
ActionAid South Africa seeks to appoint an exceptional fundraising leader who is able to raise local profile and start up initiatives for high value fundraising and future programs.The position will be based in Johannesburg and the successful candidate must be available to start February 2014.
Main KPA’s may include:
· Setting up, managing, and growing a comprehensive and sustainable fundraising program to maximize net income generation and increase the base of national supporters.
· Researching, developing and managing fundraising approaches with the aim of strengthening the base of regular supporters and raise the profile of ActionAid.
· Providing leadership and support to a team of fundraising and communications staff delivering the program.
· Supervising daily operations in Donors Recruitment, Retention and Development.
· Implementing and developing the High Value fundraising program.
Key requirements:
· Applicants must be in possession of a post graduate level qualification in marketing or a related subject.
· At least four years proven experience in marketing, communications or fundraising.
· Minimal two years’ experience in managing and motivating a team.
· An understanding of development and poverty issues and approaches.
· Fluent in written and spoken English to a technical level.
· Experience in working with customer or supporter/donor databases.
· Ability to demonstrate understanding of customer service and loyalty to enable the development of a sustainable income base for the organization.
· Proven financial management and analytical skills including experience in planning and managing budgets.
· Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to sell ideas and negotiate.
· Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize workloads.
· Leadership and motivation skills.
· Experience in managing external agencies such as marketing agencies.
· An innovative and creative thinker, able to plan and implement new ideas.
· Experience in developing online marketing or fundraising programmes.
· Experience/Knowledge of fundraising in the civil society / international NGO environment would be an advantage.
· Driver’s license and own vehicle is essential.
If you qualify for this exciting position, submit the following information torsarecruitments@actionaid.org before the closing date of 06 December 2013:
- A motivation letter not more than one page;
- Your curriculum vitae, not more than 5 pages;
- And the names and contact details of at least three work-related referees All applicants must have a commitment to ActionAid’s vision, mission, values and ways of working.
We respect all candidates but we can only respond to shortlisted candidates. Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.
