The South African Education and Environment Project (SAEP) Latest Opportunity

The South African Education and Environment Project (SAEP) is a nonprofit organisation working with children and youth at key points in their education, including pre-school, primary, high school, post matric and tertiary.

Job Title: Lead Fundraiser and Communications coordinator

Job Location: Mowbray, Cape Town.

Responsibilities: 

Fundraising

• Grant and proposal writing
• Participate in sustainability and strategy development
• Oversight and strengthening of individual giving programme
• Oversight and implementation of institutional fundraising
• Stewardship of donors
• Prospect research (local and international, especially US-based)

Communications and media

• Report-writing in collaboration with programmes
• Oversight of S18A and thank-you letters
• Handle all website, social media and online presence
• Prepare Annual report, publication and distribution
• Develop all branding and marketing strategy, and materials
• Plan, implement and coordinate marketing activities and events
• Fundraising department reports to the Board
• Develop and implement media strategy and release (radio, print, etc)
• Write appropriate stories for proposals, and public release

General Admin

• Fundraising planning calendar
• Records keeping
• Ensure that proposals, as well as reports are submitted per deadlines
• Coordination of team activities and plans
• Ensure that donor and fundraising related transactions and accounts are logged on Salesforce

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification relevant to the requirements of the post
• Minimum five to eight years in fundraising experience or similar capacity
• Sound proposal and report-writing skills
• Can drive with valid SA driver’s licence
• Knowledge of the NGO sector and particularly in the area of education
• Good with numbers, and an understanding of budget and financials
• Proficient report writing skills in English language
• Effective story-teller
• Great networker
• Solid English communication skills (in isiXhosa is a great plus)
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Salesforce (is a great advantage)
• Understanding of website design and back-end
• Medium to advance knowledge in the use of media apps such as Mailchimp, various Google apps, and other similar platforms
• Canva, inDesign, Photoshop or similar tools
• Knowledge in online donate/giving platforms such as – Give-and-Gain, Snapscan
• Social media savvy for use in marketing strategy including – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Buffer, HootSuite, etc.
• Knowledge on WordPress, photography a plus
• People skills, relationship builder, positive and pleasant attitude
• Energetic and a team-player
• Ability to work under pressure, disciplined with effective time management skills Strong work ethic, integrity and honesty, creative and pays attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills, communication and negotiation skills, collaborator, resilient, and can handle work pressure
• Have visits to our beneficiaries in Philippi, as well as to various event venues, and tertiary campuses as may be required

To apply:

Submit a motivational letter, and your CV with at least three contactable references, highlighting your background and experience based on the requirements for this post to [email protected]

Application Deadline: Monday March, 2019