My client has a position of FUNDRAISING AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
LOCATION: NEWTOWN
Salary: R 709 258 P/A
The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the fundraising activities of the MTF and to act as the custodian and driving force behind fundraising efforts to bring in donations by establishing excellent relationships and raise awareness and ensure the general public maintains a favorable image of the institution. Creating new and innovative plans for successful fundraising by being able to adapt and change strategies to meet the needs of the donor pools and keep the donations coming in.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop fundraising strategy for the four core business units
Increase donor funding from multiple sources; locally and internationally.
Raise funds from public and private sector.
Monitor and inform business units regarding funding opportunities that arise and seek their input when formulating the proposal.
Build credibility and enhance funder stakeholder relationships.
Ensure that funders are kept informed about the grants and funded projects through regular engagements with the funders.
Ensure all reports, as stipulated within the grants agreements, are submitted on time.
Liaise with managers to ensure financial adherence to grant stipulations.
Monitor and liaise with project managers to avert any financial risks to donor funds
Liaise with the CFO to monitor funder grants utilisation.
Enhance standard operational procedures and systems.
Originate and develop proposals as per programming targets with the COMAPNYS business units.
Maintain accurate reports of funding received.
Ensure that CFO is fully briefed on all funds received and the specific allocations for the funding.
Liaise with the Brand and Communications Manager to provide funder visibility in terms of grant agreements and to promote funder hospitality through invitations to specially hosted COMAPNY events.
Ensure that funders are added to the COMPANY databases and newsletters.
Delegate and empower staff to increase contribution and level of responsibility to funded programmes.
Ensure all funded projects have sufficient documentation and proof to substantiate each performance information outcome.
Draw up fundraising strategies for the different units
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT:
Stakeholder mapping
Provide high quality stakeholder and funder care
Prompt response to stakeholders and funders queries and/or requests (whichever is applicable)
Stakeholder and funders queries forwarded to respective departments, where applicable, and followed up for immediate action.
Deal with stakeholders and funders in a fair, ethical and disciplined manner
Handle stakeholders/funders queries respectfully and courteously.
Ensure a high level of honesty, transparency and integrity when dealing with stakeholders/funders.
Foster good communication with both internal and external stakeholders
Promote open communication between and within departments
PEOPLE"S MANAGEMENT:
Manage own time as well as time of colleagues and stakeholders to reach funder targets and grant obligations.
Manage conflict through participatory and transparent approaches.
Empower team members through recognising, encouraging participation in decision making and delegating tasks.
Qualifications Minimum:
Diploma in humanities, arts, finance Ideal:
Bachelors degree in humanities, arts & finance Training Minimum:
Fundraising & Donor communications proficient in English Ideal:
South African Fundraising Institute certificate
Financial certificate beneficia
Experience Minimum:
Proven track record of fundraising efforts
Minimum 5years
Proven record of raising > R10m per annum consistently Ideal:
Recognised as a fundraiser in industry
10 Years +
PERSON SPECIFICATION (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES)
Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards
Familiarity with Arts sector policies, local and globally.
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Preferential Procurement Policy Framework act (PPPFA) and Treasury regulations.
Knowledge of the Arts and corporate governance issues.
Financial Budgeting, Planning and Reporting
