Johannesburg: Fundraiser – Partnership Co-Ordinator – NPO posted by Zeebra Junction Specialist Recruitment

About the Role

Zeebra Junction Specialist Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fundraiser – Partnership Co-Ordinator to join our client’s team in Johannesburg. As a key member of the fundraising team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative fundraising strategies to support the organization’s mission. With a strong background in events management, administration, and project coordination, you will play a critical role in securing funding for various campaigns and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and Coordinate: Maintain applicable project schedules, set up yearly planning tasks for all Capex projects needs as directed by the Facility Manager, develop a strategy to approach potential donors using micro-campaigns, work towards pledging line items on a 3-year forecast, maintain donor relationship, both new and old, and track all supporting budget / financial files
• Reduce deficit of monthly operational expenses through external funding: Identify House needs as per budgeted expense line items in conjunction with house management, set up a monthly targeted program, develop a strategy to approach potential donors using micro-campaigns, work towards pledging line items on a 3-year forecast
• Fundraising Events: Collaborate with Facility Manager & Marketing and Partnership department in creating an annual calendar for suitable local events that encourage interest, brand awareness, and community involvement, manage Annual fundraising events calendar for House, set up outlook events and reminders to the HOD team, identify targeted approach and involvement at community events and build partnership relationships
• Grants & Funding Applications: Draw up a yearly list of all grants and scheduled deadlines for submissions, complete funding applications and follow-ups timeously and include in the monthly report
• Networking & Community Awareness: Represent The Establishment at local networking groups and gatherings, connect with and maintain relationships with all local press and media channels, schedule regular presentations to service clubs, community groups, and potential funding organisations, both off- and on-site
• Digital Marketing & Brand awareness: Identify and submit house-level content to Digital Officer weekly, work closely with Marketing & Partnerships staff to conceptualise House campaigns and digital media needs for House events, communicate House occupancy and advertisement needs, monitor and manage brand representation at the House level
• Daily Administration & recordkeeping: Record all incoming donations efficiently and take ownership of issuing Thank you notes and associated certificates when applicable, prepare and issue Section 18A certificates and keep a database of such updated

Requirements

• Certificate/Diploma in Events Management, Administration, Project Management or Hospitality
• Well-presented
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English, Afrikaans)
• Works well under pressure
• Conscientious with tasks
• Detail-oriented
• Good presenter (Formal and informal)
• Passionate
• Organised
• Friendly, approachable
• Adaptable
• Ability to establish priorities and work independently
• Developed interpersonal skills
• Principled, ethical, and professional
• Consistently displays a high level of enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and drive
• 2-3 years prior experience in events, marketing, and/or project management
• 1-2 years experience in fundraising activities and initiatives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS office
• Valid SA Drivers license
• Own vehicle
• Own Smart phone device equipped with updated messaging and camera-functionality

Qualifications

Salary & Benefits

Competitive market-related salary package (negotiable)