Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:Implement an organisational fundraising strategy within the overall UJ strategic plan.Oversee the fundraising governance and fundraising readiness of priority projects for possible corporate support and partnerships.Establish, build, maintain, and manage relationships with key SA, and international funders.Secure major donations through leveraging crucially important BBBEE opportunities available.Effect these duties accurately and efficiently to adhere to sound financial, administrative and policies.Develop and implement an overall fundraising plan to strengthen corporate giving.Interact with businesses, government, and semi-government agencies.Develop creative ways of promoting the institution to corporates taking into current BBBEE policies.Increase year on year, the number of corporate donors and donation.Growth by attracting new donors, retaining current ones and renewal of lapsed donors.Implement and oversee an effective stewardship programme.Work closely with the Alumni Relations and Research teams as well as the crucially important internal clients (faculties & project leaders) in order to strengthen corporate support.Manage the Corporate fundraising operational budget effectively and accurately.Desired Experience & QualificationAt least a bachelor's degree (NQF 7) in project management, marketing, business administration, or a related field.Preferably a project management certification.At least 5 years' experience in a fundraising environment.At least 3 years of project management experience.Preferably experience in fundraising and development initiatives.Recommendations:Relevant qualification in Project Management.Experience in fundraising and development projects is desirable.Experience in Campaign Management.Experience in the Higher Education sector and/or on profit sector is desirable.Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:Knowledge and understanding of project management principles.Knowledge and understanding of managing campaigns.Ability to operate at a senior level.Ability to maintain effective relationships with a wide constituent group of stakeholders internally and external to the university.Communication and writing skills.Planning and organisational skills.Analytical skills and detail oriented.Strong management reporting and communication skills.Conflict resolution skills.Project risk management capabilities.Ability to work independently towards the accomplishment of agreed upon goals for the position.Good computer skills.Enquiries:Enquiries regarding the job content: Ms. Daphney Nemakhavhani on Tel: (011) 559 6355Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Lithale Mnqandi (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 3116
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