{"id":44208,"date":"2019-01-14T10:20:35","date_gmt":"2019-01-14T08:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=44208"},"modified":"2019-01-10T14:50:41","modified_gmt":"2019-01-10T12:50:41","slug":"thanda-new-job-opportunity-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/thanda-new-job-opportunity-available.html","title":{"rendered":"Thanda New Job Opportunity Available"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thanda was founded in 2008 and is changing the way people see themselves in the rural community of Mtwalume on the South Coast of KZN. Our innovative Early Childhood Development, After-School, Organic Farming, and Creative Learning Programmes work directly with over 1200 individuals daily. Visit\u00a0www.thanda.org<\/a>\u00a0to find out more about our programmes and impact.<\/p>\n

Job Title:\u00a0Head of Partnership Development<\/strong>
\nJob Location:\u00a0<\/strong>KwaZulu-Natal
\nThanda is currently seeking a Head of Partnership Development, who will be based in our Administrative office in Hibberdene, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. There is however potential for 2\/3 days per week to be worked remotely.<\/p>\n

The ideal candidate for this job will be someone who has experience developing and implementing strategic plans for attracting partners (individuals, corporates, and foundations) and who can create new and innovative ways to engage with each of our partners. \u00a0This role requires high levels of responsibility, energy, and enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

Purpose:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Head of Partnership Development is a key leadership team member and an active participant in making decisions that help drive strategy and innovation at Thanda. The Head of Partnership Development is responsible for developing comprehensive fundraising strategies focused on identifying, cultivating and leveraging financial and in-kind support to increase Thanda\u2019s visibility, impact and financial resources. While a background in fundraising may be useful for this role, it is not essential. We are looking for someone has innovative ideas, is a critical thinker, and is exciting about creating new ways to engage with our funders and partners.<\/p>\n

The position will provide leadership and management of a team of at least two other employees in addition to various interns and volunteers. This team focuses on fundraising, communications, marketing, volunteer engagement, and funding campaigns. The Head of Partnership Development works together with his\/her team to implement fundraising and partnership strategies and collaborates with a grant-writing consultant. The Head of Partnership Development is directly responsible for soliciting\/securing major gifts meeting an annual fundraising goal of approximately R9M.<\/p>\n

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Head of Partnership Development participates in strategic planning and budgeting initiatives. He\/she works within the guidelines, policies and mission of the organisation and is accountable and responsible for assigned projects, as well as the overall management of his\/her team.<\/p>\n

The ideal candidate for the Head of Partnership Development position is both a leader and team-player who is able to take responsibility for tasks and deliverables and solve problems as they arise. He\/she is an excellent manager. He\/she is able to cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with new and existing funders and partners. He\/she is detailed oriented, results-driven, adaptable, change resilient, and a continuous learner. He\/she is dedicated to Thanda\u2019s overall mission and values.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n