Legal jobs in South Africa

• Work with the Board of Directors and staff to develop and implement the organisation’s strategic plan.
• Articulate the organisation’s vision, mission, theory of change, statement of need, unique value proposition and overall strategic direction to staff, volunteers, partners, stakeholders and donors.
• Model and promote the organisation’s values and culture, setting a high standard for ethical and effective behaviour in all interactions.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration and open communication
• Supervise and develop the organisation’s Deputy Director and Finance Manager, providing guidance, motivation and support to help them succeed in their roles.
• Identify and foster relationships with potential strategic partners who align with the organisation’s mission and goal, including government agencies, NGOs or community partners.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive financing strategy that aligns with the organisation’s mission and strategic plan.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with foundations, development partners, corporates, high-level donors and other potential funding sources, working closely with the Board of Directors and other stakeholders as needed to engage donors and secure donations.
• Build trust and rapport with potential and existing donors to persuade them to invest in the organisation’s mission including presenting compelling proposals, articulating the organisation’s impact and value proposition, addressing any concerns or inquiries and delivering high-quality donor reports.
• Ensure that the organisation raises enough funds to meet its annual goals, monitoring progress toward fundraising goals and making adjustments as needed.
• Develop and implement donor stewardship plans to maintain strong relationships with donors and secure ongoing support, including regular communication, recognition and engagement opportunities.
• Lead a team of staff, volunteers and board members to plan and execute an annual fundraising event.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nonprofit fundraising and development and work collaboratively with the Board of Directors and other stakeholders to continuously improve the organisation’s fundraising efforts.

• Provide regular updates to the board of directors regarding the organisation’s operations and performance including, but not limited to, presentations at quarterly board meetings.
• Seek board input on critical decisions.
• Plan and prepare meeting agendas, in consultation with the Board Chairperson, and information pack for board meetings.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and induction of new board members. Support all board functions, including facilitating meetings, ensuring policy compliance, facilitating annual board evaluations and aligning the work of board committees.

• Oversee the organisation’s financial management in partnership with the Finance Manager, ensuring that the organisation is financially sound and has strong financial controls in place.
• Develop and oversee the organisation’s annual budget, working with the Finance Manager and other staff members to ensure that it aligns with the organisation’s goals and priorities.
• Monitor financial performance on an ongoing basis, tracking revenue and expenses and making adjustments as needed to ensure that the organisation is operating within its budget and in alignment with specific donor budgets. Ensure that financial reports are accurate and provided to the Board of Directors in a timely manner, working with the Finance Manager to provide detailed financial analysis and reporting as needed.
• Support Finance Manager throughout annual audit, as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nonprofit financial management and ensure that the organisation’s financial policies and procedures are in compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.

• Support recruitment, onboarding and induction of new staff members.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that support the organisation’s mission and goals, in consultation with the Board of Directors. Cultivate a culture of regular feedback among staff members, both in the form of ongoing coaching and formal performance evaluations, to ensure that they are meeting performance expectations and growing in their roles.
• Nurture a positive and empowering workplace culture that promotes accountability, collaboration, inclusion, employee wellness, innovation, satisfaction and retention.
• Support line managers with conducting disciplinary processes in compliance with disciplinary policy and the BCEA, as needed.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy to increase the organisation’s visibility and reach, including the organisation’s website, social media channels, newsletters and annual reports. Create and maintain the organisation’s brand and messaging across all channels.
• Act as the organisation’s spokesperson and represent the organisation at public events and speaking engagements.
• Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization through participation in panels, webinars and interviews and publishing op-eds.
• Develop and maintain relationships with media outlets and reporters to secure press coverage and promote the organisation’s activities.
• Supervise the Communications Officer.

• Ensure that the organisation complies with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations, including tax laws, employment laws, and nonprofit reporting requirements.

• Degree in law, social sciences or relevant field.

• Minimum of 5+ years of direct work experience in nonprofit senior management.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising and development.
• Experience in community-based programmes and with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience working with victims of gender-based violence or other vulnerable populations.
• Proven success working with a board of directors.

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