Introduction
The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) is a National Society that was established by an Act of Parliament as a humanitarian organization auxiliary to the Government in the humanitarian field.
The auxiliary mandate of SARCS as stipulated in the Red Cross Act, demands that it plays a pivotal role in complimenting Governments efforts in Disaster management, Social Services and Health Services. The SARCS service provision aims at preventing and alleviating human suffering, protecting life and health, and restoring the dignity of the most vulnerable communities.
SARCS has vacancies for the positions below, tenable in JOHANNESBURG respectively
POST SARCS01/2020: FUNDARISING OFFICER
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To organise and helping with traditional fundraising activities such as sponsored or promotional events, raffles, house-to-house, street collections and developing new fundraising ideas and events. As well as, approaching individuals, schools, universities, local authorities, shops and commercial organisations for sponsorship and donations.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
To design a branch fundraising plan
To build relationships with potential funders (Local Businesses and Municipalities)
Research potential donors and generate new opportunities to increase fundraising income.
Produce fundraising proposals
Marketing training programs.
To have a database of donors / clients
To provide support and guidance to local committees within Joburg branch
To contribute to the management team and the effective running of the organization
To undertake any other duties as requested
To work out a sustainable network plan
To develop and evaluate projects within the local committees
to do a need analysis in local committees to start projects that will bring income to establish branch sustainability
work with relief programmes and report on all disaster related activities
Assist the ODA with consolidating, analysing and summarising management and other reports when required
Complete ad-hoc assignments as determined from time to time
Ensure that travel and accommodation arrangements are done timeously and on a cost-effective basis
Maintain a filing system in an organised, efficient and accessible manner
Prepare for meetings, including venues and ensure that all equipment is in working condition
Attend to stationery requirements of the department
Compile and maintain a database of international and local donor organizations
Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability of the organization
Undertake online research and build contacts with potential individual donors and raise funds for the activities of the organization.
Maintain relationships with existing donors and respond to their requests regularly and keep updating them about the work of the organization
Organize or provide assistance in organizing any fundraising events for the organization
Suggest other innovative ideas for effective resource mobilization
1. SKILLS REQUIRED
Sales and negotiation abilities
Communication skills
IT skills
Good organisation
Administrative skills
Resourcefulness
Creative thinking
Effective problem solving
Planning and organizing
Communication written and verbal
Innovative
Good interpersonal Skills
2. EDUCATIONAL BACKROUND
Any degree is acceptable for entry into the profession. Qualifications in the following subjects may be particularly helpful:
finance
business studies
management
marketing
public relations
3. CORE COMPETENCIES
Confidence
Organisational skills
Commercial awareness
Adaptability
Creativity
Good teamworking skills
Communication skills
Numerical skills
IT skills
REMUNERATION: SARCS offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
APPLICANTS SHOULD PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS.
a) Detailed curriculum vitae
b) Three work related and traceable references
c) Certified copy of identity card
d) Certified copies of academic certificates
e) Certified copy of drivers license
If you consider yourself to be the best candidate for these positions, please send your application letter, together with your CV and work-related references on or before 4th December 2020 to: [email protected]