Fundraising Assistant

Corporate Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Corporate Placements is assisting a client in Cape Town to fill a fixed-term Fundraising Assistant role with basic accounting skills. You will help secure funding for performances and community programs, and report to the Fundraising & Planning Manager.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years fundraising experience, familiarity with MS Office or fundraising databases, and the ability to track budgets and donor communications.

Qualifications

• Degree or National Diploma (NQF 7) in Humanities, Marketing or Accounting.
• At least 2 years experience in fundraising, preferably in performing arts.

Responsibilities

• Secure funding to support performances and community programs.
• Maintain database of donors and funding sources.
• Prepare progress reports on fundraising allocations and budgets.
• Identify donors, grants, and corporate sponsorships.
• Support planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns.
• Prepare donor communications and impact updates.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor research

Budget monitoring

Communication

Education

NQF7 in Humanities/Marketing/Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Fundraising databases

Job description

Are you passionate for the performing arts then this position is for you! Our client is seeking a Fundraising Assistant with basic accounting skills to join their team on a fixed term contract. You will be responsible for helping to secure the necessary funding to support a diverse range of performances and community programs. You will report to the Fundraising & Planning Manager.

Qualification required:

• A degree or National Diploma (NQF 7) in either the Humanities, Marketing, and/or Accounting

Experience required:

• Min 2 years experience in fundraising preferably within the performing arts or community based cultural initiatives
• Computer literate: MS Office and/or fundraising databases
• Track and report to accounts and donors on the progress of fundraising allocations and the monitoring of project budgets.
• Conduct thorough research to identify potential donors, grants, corporate sponsorships, and other funding opportunities.
• Grow and maintain a detailed and organized database of current and potential funding sources, including corporate sponsors.
• Support the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns.
• Communicate with internal teams to gather necessary information and materials for proposals and reports.
• Assist with donor and sponsor communications, including thank-you letters, newsletters, and updates on the impact of their contributions.

Interested then email your CV.