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About the role Our client's Development and Alumni Department (DAD) is seeking to appoint a Head of International Fundraising whose role will be to lead a team of international fundraisers to secure philanthropic support from individuals, trusts, foundations, and corporations in support of institutional strategic priorities. As a member of the DAD Senior team, the incumbent will contribute to the enhancement and implementation of a Development Strategy for the University and will coordinate, plan, and implement strategies for fundraising in international markets for institutional priorities, building and leveraging off volunteer leadership, and providing leadership and support to the direct line reports and the relevant University leadership.
Our client is seeking a highly competent and experienced person to join their dynamic team of fundraising and development professionals to identify, build, and nurture relationships with prospective and current donors, volunteer leaders, and the alumni and supporter community. The successful candidate needs to be a skilled communicator, team-focused and collaborative, and able to work independently to identify and leverage partnership and fundraising opportunities.
Requirements: A Master's degree (NQF 8) with at least 8 years of experience in the international fundraising market, or Honours degree (NQF 7) with at least 10 years of experience in the international fundraising marketSignificant major and principal gifts fundraising experience, including proven success in personally securing major gifts in at least one of the key global markets covered (UK, North America, Australia)Experience of fundraising in international corporate environments will be advantageousExperience in successful and substantial fundraising campaignsEvidence of being able to lead and motivate others involved in fundraisingExperience in higher education fundraisingExcellent literary and communication skills, both oral and writtenProven ability to develop good working relationships with all constituencies and stakeholdersA proven ability to work well under pressure in a complex and demanding environmentCapacity to apply innovative and practical problem-solving skills to the challenges at handThe ability to represent the university with a range of external constituenciesThe ability to think strategicallyThe ability to be highly opportunistic and take initiative when the situation demands itThe ability to develop, apply, and manage performance-linked metrics and targetsAdvantageous: Good knowledge of the Higher Education environment – locally and abroadResponsibilities: Coordinate, plan and implement strategies for fundraising in international markets for institutional priorities, building and leveraging off volunteer leadership, and providing leadership and support to the direct line reports and the relevant University leadershipLine manage the Regional Directors and international fundraising staff members based in Cape Town, including setting of goals and objectives and assessing performance in accordance with University policy in consultation with the Executive Director DADEnsure that the Vice-Chancellor has strong support for major gift activity – working with the Executive Director DAD to share responsibility for staffing donor meetings and traveling with them internationally if required and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with Alumni and other key stakeholdersWork with the DAD Senior Team to ensure fundraisers have all the relevant information and resources they require for successful relationship building and maximize training and development opportunities as appropriateManage an annual budgetWork with the Executive Director DAD, DAD Senior Team, and direct line reports to develop and implement:- a pipeline of international donors encompassing all levels of giving, from annual funds to major gifts (including legacies)
- strategies and fundraising plans for major prospects, including prospect allocation and coordination
- prospect lists and gift tables for current fundraising priorities and for the planned new campaign
Develop and actively manage their own portfolio of global major gifts donors and prospects, working closely with the Executive Director DAD, and fundraising teamDevelop and maintain excellent collaborative relationships with the university's Executive Team, Deans, Executive Directors, and academic fundraisers and liaise with them to ensure that any contact with prospective donors is well coordinated and followed through in an efficient and consistent mannerBuild and increase the base, involvement, and impact of global volunteer leadershipIdentify and recruit highly motivated and effective advocates, ambassadors, supporters and fundraisers to serve as campaign leaders and advisory board members, and will open networks for potential fundraising and host various fundraising and engagement eventsEnsure that all international boards are effective and include diverse membership that includes alumni, current, previous and retired staff members, influential individuals, and fundraising professionalsDevelop metrics and performance strategies to assess, monitor, and manage fundraising performance
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