Half-Day Fundraiser

Recruitmymom; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable charitable organisation is seeking a Fundraiser & Communications Officer to develop marketing initiatives and run fundraising campaigns. This permanent role requires 5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and Google Suite. The position offers half-day working hours in the office, from 8am to 12pm, with the opportunity to engage with donors and manage social media presence.

Benefits

Half-day in-office from 8am - 12pm

Qualifications

• 5 years' working experience in a Fundraiser, Marketing or PR role.
• Photography or Graphic design skills beneficial.
• Experience with research and cold calling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing and PR initiatives to raise the Trust's profile.
• Design engaging fundraising materials using Canva or similar software.
• Build relationships with potential donors and maintain donor databases.
• Manage and grow the organisation's social media presence.

Skills

Communication skills in English

Communication skills in Afrikaans

Project planning skills

Time management

Fundraising skills

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 with a relevant Diploma or Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Canva

Job description

A reputable charitable organisation dedicated to giving children from underprivileged communities the same opportunities their donors had growing up, is looking for a Fundraiser & Communications Officer to join their team.

This is a permanent opportunity to work half-day in office from 8am - 12pm with occasional evening or weekend functions to attend from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing and PR initiatives to raise the Trust's profile
• Design engaging fundraising materials (leaflets, flyers, online content) using Canva or similar software
• Create, organise, and run fundraising events and campaigns
• Build relationships with potential donors and maintain donor databases
• Explore new and creative ways to engage donors
• Provide donors with the necessary tools, resources, and support to maximise fundraising
• Manage and grow the organisation's social media presence
• Share regular updates with donors and stakeholders
• Support the administrator with the day-to-day management of the organisation

Requirements

• Grade 12 with a relevant Diploma or Degree
• 5 years' working experience in a Fundraiser, Marketing or PR role
• Strong communication skills in both English and Afrikaans
• Project or event planning skills with excellent time management abilities
• Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite including Dropbox and Canva (or similar software) experienced
• Photography or Graphic design skills beneficial
• Problem solving skills – practical, proactive and able to use your initiative
• Fundraising skills – responsible for delivering growth across the Trust, ensuring donors receive the best possible supporter journey and acquiring new donors to drive awareness and growth
• Research and cold calling
• Able to remain positive and resilient when facing rejection
• Dependable, approachable and energetic

Benefits

• Half-day in-office from 8am - 12pm.