Job title : Business Development Officer
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : December 21, 2024
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Requirements
Work collaboratively with internal relationships
Work closely with the BD team to ensure the effective planning, implementations and delivery of fundraising activities
Maximise the effectiveness of engagement and stewardship events through marketing and promotional events.
Work closely with senior management, Projects and Operations to support the development of new business
Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure efficient processes are in place and exceptional supporter is delivered
Manage existing corporate partners:
Secure personal income target and contribute to the achievement of team targets
Carry out day-to-day responsibilities for managing relationships and communications with a portfolio of existing and new partners/investors, ensuring exceptional stewardship
Support the development and delivery of partner fundraising and associated activities, attending in person where required
Develop and deliver effective PR, communications and engagement activities, working closely with communications and digital activities where appropriate
Provide written reports to partners/investors as required
Work closely with Operations and Projects to maximise the effectiveness of engagement and stewardship events in supporting the development of existing and prospective relationships
Source new business:
Attend networking events to identify prospective new business opportunities
Research, approach and develop new partnership/investment opportunities as agreed by the National business development manager
Develop, write and present persuasive and innovative proposals in conjunctions with the National business development manager and colleagues
Contribute to the preparation for meetings and pitches by developing profiles and compiling information as directed
Administration
Support the development of fundraising operational plans
Ensure effective use Cotlands SOP's for managing and developing existing and prospective partnerships/investment
Ensure all donations and income are correctly, recorded, tracked and acknowledged
Track, analyse and report on fundraising results and measure activities
Provide regular income and activity reports, as directed, to the National business development manager
General
Contribute to special organisation-wide projects, as requested
Get to know the work of Cotlands and the priority areas for funding in order to support the fundraising strategy
Maintain up to date personal knowledge of play-based learning, toy libraries and other industry relevant knowledge including the terminology
Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding donor and beneficiary information
Comply with Cotlands policies and procedures
Ensure that personal behaviour and decisions are driven by excellent stewardship
Keep up to date with cutting edge strategies and activities, especially in the international arena and global markets
Generate innovative and creative ideas to generate income, especially international funding
NATURE AND SCOPE
Qualifications, knowledge, experience requirements:
Relevant qualifications
Experience in sales, PR, marketing and/or fundraising
International fundraising knowledge and experience
International investor relationships and network would be an added advantage
Experience in account management and/or customer care
Experience in database management
Good understanding of the principles of corporate fundraising
Good understanding of prospect research and vetting methods
Valid EB driver's licence and own reliable transport
Very strong computer skills - complete MS Word package
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