Columba Leadership (Columba.org.za) is a world-class, purpose-driven non-profit organisation. By helping South Africans transcend their personal circumstances through values-based leadership, Columba Leadership catalyses youth-led change in schools and communities as well as activating youth enterprise and employment. The resulting impact is unique, meaningful and measurable.
Position
Fund Development Officer
Position Type
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months
Workplace
Central Office, Illovo, Johannesburg
Reports to
Marketing & Fund Development Manager
Qualification
Relevant tertiary qualification
Experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in fundraising and/or sales
Experience in donor development and relationship management in the NGO sector will be advantageous
Attributes / Abilities / Characteristics
Demonstrated experience in support or management of funding cycle from identification of prospects, to the development of proposals, to reporting and relationship management
Experience working with CRM systems
Superb written, verbal and communication skills
Strong writing skills particularly in respect of funding and grant applications
Strong planning, time management, co-ordination and admin skills with excellent attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills
Comfortable conducting one-on-one presentations/meetings
Ability to take initiative
Good team player as well as having the ability to work independently
Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fluid environment
Ability to work under pressure
Honest and reliable
Key Performance Areas
Project Management of Funding Applications
Ability to clearly understand what is required in terms of funding proposals and requests for proposals as well as grant applications
Ability to tailor proposals to different audiences
Excellent proposal writing skills displaying the ability to articulate in a clear and concise manner
Development of new funding partners and streams
Working with Marketing & Fund Development Manager to update and manage database of prospects and prepare and manage proposal submissions and follow ups
Support contracting and onboarding of new donors and setup of related records
Relationship holding as well as relationship building
Account Management and Relationship Building
Co-ordination of existing donor contracts and requirements including regular communication, reporting and record management
Support donor communication, events, site and academy visits including feedback post engagement
Work with Programme Team to ensure allocation of schools and regular engagement and communication with donors
Administration
Clear understanding of Funding Targets
Liaise with Finance Team to ensure that funding is received
Work with Finance Team to ensure receipt of funds timeously
Provide support to Funding and Development Team
Ensure Section 18a Certificates and letters of thanks are forwarded to funders
Interested parties should consider their current strength in view of the requirements of this position and their willingness to commit to the above. If interested CV applications, together with a letter of motivation, should be submitted to [email protected]
Regret only suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not be contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date please consider the position filled.
Closing date: Friday, March 18, 2022
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1. Columba Leadership is a Responsible Party in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013.
2. Columba Leadership will take all prescribed and reasonable precautions to ensure that your information is safeguarded.
3. By submitting your Curriculum Vitae and a Letter of Motivation in respect of this vacancy you understand and agree that:
3.1 Columba Leadership needs to collect, keep and use your personal information in order to evaluate your application for purposes of potential employment opportunities.
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