Do you have fundraising experience and an impressive skills set? We’re looking for a Senior Fundraising Officer  to join our busy team. This is a full-time position and reports to the Business Development Manager.

Education and minimum requirements:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification (A qualification in Communications/PR/Sales and Marketing would be advantageous)
• Five years experience in a fundraising capacity with 12+ years work experience post-matric
• Experience in donor development and relationship management in the NGO sector
• Demonstrated experience in support of the funding cycle from identification of prospects, to the development of proposals, to reporting and relationship management
• Experience in supporting management in the development and implementation of a business development strategy
• Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholders and donor relationships – experience dealing with corporate donors and CSI funding
• Budget and financial understanding is required
• MS Office knowledge is required, specifically MS Word, PowerPoint, Intermediate Excel and Outlook as well the confidence in utilizing platforms such as Teams and Zoom

Key performance areas:

• Researching new prospects
• Writing research proposals
• Expanding fundraising and donor base
• Donor stewardship – retaining existing donor relations
• Developing fundraising events
• Organising campaigns that will lead to donations
• Report writing – both external at a high level and internal
• Remain up to date with fundraising trends

Competencies required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must have the presence and communication skills to deal with senior representatives/executives of donor organisations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Flexible and adaptable. Must be able to work outside normal office hours when required – evening functions and weekends
• Comfortable conducting presentations
• Ability to deal with all levels of persons
• Must be creative
• Strong planning, problem-solving, time management, co-ordination skills with excellent attention to detail
• Must have a vibrant and warm personality and be well-groomed
• Must be a team player and be able to work independently
• Must be analytical and business minded
• Must have a valid drivers licence

Police clearance certificate and a clear credit record are required. Please note that psychometric testing as well as a work based practical will be undertaken as this is a critical position in the organisation.

Should you wish to apply for the position of fundraiser, kindly forward your CV to hr@littleeden.org.za for the attention of Lisa Neilson by close of business on 30 April 2022. Full information and the job description will be provided on request.