IJR seeks to appoint a Fundraising Assistant to be based in Cape Town.
Start Date: 01 December 2019
The purpose of this position is to innovate and consolidate its fundraising efforts. The Fundraising Assistant will work as part of a dynamic team and across the organisation with all staff.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual who has some experience in the fundraising sector, but who would like to grow their talent.
Responsibilities:
- Prospect Research concerning funding opportunities, such as (but not limited to): fundraising trends, online giving campaigns; corporate social investment (CSI) and philanthropic individuals or organisations
- Assist in maintaining a database of fundraising opportunities
- Assist in writing concept notes, campaigns and project proposals
- Regularly monitor donor websites and identify investor opportunities matching the work
- Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability
- Undertake online research and build contacts with potential individual investors/donors and raise funds for the activities of the IJR
- Suggest other innovative ideas for effective resource mobilization
- Contribute to IJR’s media profile
- Administration of electronic databases, archive and knowledge management systems
- Assist with ad-hoc tasks
Requirements:
- A degree/diploma in any business-related subjects such as economics, sales and marketing from an accredited tertiary institution
- Experience in research and report writing
- Experience in working with target and deadlines
- Project management skills
- Computer Literacy skills (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint)
- Previous experience working in an office environment and assisting with administrative work
- Experience with Salesforce (added advantage, but not essential)
- Previous experience with fundraising or fundraising events (added advantage, but not essential)
- A creative, pro-active and energetic attitude
Documents required for application:
Please submit your CV with a minimum of 2 references and a brief motivational letter by 18 November 2019.
Only applications with the required documentations will be accepted.
Contact: Juzaida Swain
Phone: 0212024071
Email: [email protected]
For more information about IJR refer to https://www.ijr.org.za/