Lead Fundraiser and Communications Coordinator

120

The South African Education Project (SAEP) is a non-profit organisation working with children and youth at key points in their education journey through our five learning programmes in ECD, primary, high school, post matric and tertiary levels.

South African Education Project seeks to employ a full time person as the Lead Fundraiser and Communications Coordinator to play a pivotal role in Fundraising and Communications for the Organisation.

They are seeking a dynamic person with excellent proposal and report writing skills and extensive knowledge of the NGO sector as well as understanding the potential funding pool, that will lead to the sustainable growth of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:

Raising funds to regularly meet or exceed targets using current streams and increase new funding or income streams.
Developing and building relationships with existing and new funders, donors, staff and all relevant stakeholders.
Good knowledge of project management and budgets, accountable report writing and proposal generation.
Coordinating marketing and communications components and all marketing collateral with a good understanding of SAEP programmes.
Oversight, coordinating and supporting all social media and digital platforms with a digital marketer to deliver successful online drives and campaigns for fundraising and awareness.
Coordinating and supporting fundraising events and collaborating with all project staff i.t.o overall organizational programmes.

Requirements and Experience:

A degree or Diploma in Development, Social Sciences, Marketing or other applicable discipline.
Substantial experience in fundraising and developmental programmes.
Understanding of financial records, reports and budgets.
Knowledge of marketing and media.
Broad understanding and interest in computer applications – including MS Office, communications and Salesforce.
Excellent communication and writing skills, (English). Second SA language is a bonus.

If you meet the above criteria, please submit your application (including a motivational covering letter, CV and references) to [email protected]

SAEP will respond to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not received a response in three weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful and is hereby thanked for your interest in our organization.

For more about the South African Education and Environment Project, refer to www.saep.org

Comments

Selibeng.com
Whether you are looking for your first job, a better job or just want to manage the direction of your career, explore educational opportunities, and/or pursue entrepreneurship, Selibeng.com offers the resources you need to make it happen.