The CHABAHIVA Trust is a responsible social investor. We aim to contain the spread and adverse consequences of HIV, to be a sustainable fund manager, to ensure all our partner organisations are effective in positive and compassionate contributions to the health sector areas they operate in, and to create sustainable partner organisations within our collaborative network.
As we embark on our sustainability journey, we wish to invite a dynamic individual to join our growing team as a Fundraiser. The individual who joins us will begin with an initial 1-year full-time contract. We foresee that in time this role will be shaped in line with the growth of the CHABAHIVA Trust, as such the roles and responsibilities of the Fundraiser will be updated and aligned in line with the growth.The CHABAHIVA Trust endeavours to build its capacity to have a diverse team. Additionally, individuals with an understanding in HIV, TB, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Public and/or community health programming are encouraged to apply.
The CHABAHIVA Trust seeks to appoint a Corporate Fundraiser to be based in Gauteng.
Important: This role is dedicated to corporate fundraising. In our current position we require a compassionate, bold, ambitious, optimistic, and seasoned fundraiser who will hit the road running, be able to reach fundraising targets, have a wide network and contain high levels of super networking abilities.
Corporate Fundraiser Responsibilities:
Contribute, lead, and implement the fundraising strategy
Develop and grow corporate funding by identifying corporate targets, their appropriate senior executives and/or HR / CSI / CSR individuals within companies, identify strategic leads, be persistent in following up and managing relationships with donors
Fund sourcing planning by creating and managing future fund sourcing plans (forecasting)
Write and submit all identified funding related applications and reports
Contribute to the organisational strategy by fundraising updates and information, related recommendations and industry insight
Meet agreed on targets within agreed timeframes
Personal Attributes: target driven, leadership, empathy, creative, imaginative, resilience, ethical and responsible, initiative, and engagement.
Skills: strong and compassionate communicator and proposal writer, team player, proven industry track record, ability to connect and link opportunities with audiences, strong computer skills, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, good understanding, and ability to interpret and create budgets,
Remuneration: Basic salary plus target driven bonus
Start Date: 03 May 2021
Experience & Qualifications:
Experience in fundraising, securing substantial and repeated funds (between R1.5 – R5 million per annum)
Strong networking and relationship building ability (established corporate network/database is advantageous)
Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Fundraiser
Tertiary qualification (Marketing, Sales, Journalism, Public Relations, Business) will be advantageous
If this opportunity piques your interest, and you meet our requirements related to skills, experience, and qualifications we invite you to apply to the CHABAHIVA Trust. Please be aware that applications which do not follow our specific guidelines will be disqualified.
This application consists of three parts: a digital profile that showcases you, a 2-page CV with includes a strong motivation letter that is relevant to this application, and 3 written contactable references.
Note: We encourage you to motivate why you think you would be best suited for this role.
Important: Application Guidelines
1. Digital profile: this is a brief 3 minutes video where you answer 4 questions. You need to share your video via WhatsApp and the title of your video should be: Your Name + Surname. Your questions:
a. Who are you?
b. Choose one: What was your first fundraising achievement or disappointment?
c. If you chose achievement, how long did it take for you to reach this achievement? If you chose disappointment, what kept you going?
d. Why do you want to fundraise for CHABAHIVA Trust?
2. A precise two-page CV relevant to this application. This must include a relevant motivation.
3. Three references, written with contact numbers.
Submission of applications:
Videos to be sent via WhatsApp only +27 73 270 4252
CV and References to be sent to [email protected]
Note: all 3 items to be sent together.
Submission Deadline: Applications received after 15h00 on Friday, 19 February 2021 will not be considered.
Additional Notes:
This position will initially be a work from home opportunity
Have a query? Send an email to [email protected]
For more about The CHABAHIVA Trust, refer to www.chabahiva.org