Girls and Boys Town Recent Employment Opportunity

Established in 1958, Girls and Boys Town (GBT) is a national nonprofit organisation that runs proven and successful programmes to strengthen vulnerable youth. Through a combination of interventions, we on average, assist between 16 000 to 20 000 beneficiaries a year. GBT core focus is to remove the obstacles and barriers that prevent children from finding their light and helping them to Shine.

Job Title: Fundraising Consultant
Job Location: Pinelands Office, Western Cape
Salary: Basic salary plus attractive commission structure, incentives, medical Aid, pension, life and disability cover benefits

Reports to: Regional Fundraising Manager

Job Type: This is a permanent position

Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential funders and funding opportunities
• Raise funds as per the targets agreed upon
• Build sustainable and effective working relationships with donors and sponsors
• Attend meetings with funders/donors as required
• Research fundraising opportunities
• Identify fundraising opportunities and raise awareness of the organisations work
• Manage information and record the profile and fundraising activity of donors on a database

Requirements:

• Previous fundraising and sales background / experience necessary
• Minimum of five years’ work experience
• Self-motivated and mature
• Abilities to work independently and within a team environment
• Creativity, imagination and an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising
• Communication and interpersonal skills · Demonstrate a willingness to learn and update your skills
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain efficiencies with attention to detail
• Be multifaceted, adaptive and show initiative
• Valid driver’s license
• Computer literacy

To apply

Submit CV and one page motivation letter to [email protected]

Application Deadline: Monday, 17 June, 2019