Fundraising Consultant - Pinelands, South Africa - Girls and Boys Town SA

Description

Girls and Boys Town:
Fundraising/Business Consultant

Established in 1958, Girls and Boys Town (GBT) is a national non-profit organization that runs proven and successful programs to strengthen vulnerable youth.

Through a combination of interventions, we on average, assist between to beneficiaries a year.

GBT core focus is to remove the obstacles and barriers that prevent children from finding their light and helping them to Shine.

Girls and Boys Town seeks to appoint a Fundraising Consultant, to be based in Pinelands Office, Western Cape.


Salary:
Basic salary plus attractive commission structure, incentives, medical Aid, pension, life and disability cover benefits


Reports to:
Regional Fundraising Manager.

This is a permanent position


Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential funders and funding opportunities
• Raise funds as per the targets agreed upon.
• Build sustainable and effective working relationships with donors and sponsors.
• Attend meetings with funders/donors as required.
• Research fundraising opportunities
• Identify fundraising opportunities and raise awareness of the organisations work.
• Manage information and record the profile and fundraising activity of donors on a database.

Requirements:

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Previous fundraising and sales background/experience necessary:

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in Sales or Fundraising
• Selfmotivated and mature
• Abilities to work independently and within a team environment
• Creativity, imagination and an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and update your skills
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain efficiencies with attention to detail
• Be multifaceted, adaptive and show initiative

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Valid driver's license:

• Computer literacy

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pinelands,

Western Cape:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)


Application Question(s):

• Willing to travel to job location in Pinelands, Cape Town

Experience:

• Fundraising/Sales: 3 years (required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2023/01/27