Acorn Education is a newly established not for profit company specifically set-up to be a School Operating Partner as part of Collaboration Schools Pilot Programme. Acorn Educate strives to be a school operating partner based on the following principles:
- A lean but highly scalable organisation based on solid business principles
- Executing effectively with a team of mission aligned education and operation specialists while effectively leveraging strategic partnerships
- Continuously seeking innovative solutions to complex education challenges
Acorn Education seeks to appoint a Fundraising and Marketing Manager, to be based in Cape Town.
The purpose of this position is to fundraise as well as create and maintain a professional and respected public profile for Acorn Education.
Responsibilities:
- Create and implement a fundraising and marketing strategy to be approved by the Board
- Coordinate and manage fundraising, comprising community, trusts, corporates, major donors, bequests and digital fundraising, across the organisation
- Build relationships with current and potential funders, including key donors, charitable trusts, foundations and other institutional funders, as well as high profile and high net worth individuals
- Research funding sources (both national and international), oversee the development of fundraising plans and write funding proposals to increase the funds of the organisation
- Write and approve funding applications, as well as progress reports to funders, ensure all are captured on the donor database
- Participate in fundraising events/activities as appropriate
- Act as media liaison for Acorn Education
- Create and maintain positive relationships with the public through media platforms
- Update and maintain website and Social sites
- Manage and coordinate various awareness programs and campaigns
- Prepare reports and give presentations on progress to the Board
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary education in Marketing / PR or Diploma in Fundraising or relevant qualification
- SA driver’s license (code 8) and own vehicle essential
- Must be a South African national or possess a permanent resident permit
- Minimum working experience of 5 years in related field
- Working knowledge of non-profit organisations, community development, as well as business experience, will serve as strong recommendations
- Command of English language, both written and spoken and impeccable communication and presentation skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Entrepreneurial and marketing skills
- Strong computer. Microsoft Office and internet research skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to manage confidential information in an appropriate manner
- A proven track record
- Sales ability and strong negotiation skills
- Well-groomed, highly organised, self-motivated and displays highly ethical and professional behaviour at all times
- Thorough understanding of marketing elements (including traditional and digital marketing such as SEO/Social media etc) and market research methods
- Ability to think strategically, innovatively (out of the box), problem-solve and make decisions
- Ability to work both independently as well as part of a high functioning team
- Achievement of annual target through new business and existing donor development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Donor management
- No criminal record- candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background check
To apply, submit an updated CV with references and a cover letter to: [email protected] include the position you are applying for in the subject title of the email application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, accept that your application was unsuccessful.
For more about Acorn Education, refer to www.acorneducation.org.za