{"id":46568,"date":"2019-05-10T16:14:39","date_gmt":"2019-05-10T14:14:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=46568"},"modified":"2019-05-10T16:14:39","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T14:14:39","slug":"acorn-education-available-job-opportunity-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/acorn-education-available-job-opportunity-2.html","title":{"rendered":"Acorn Education Available Job Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Acorn Education is a newly established not for profit company specifically set-up to be a School Operating Partner as part of Collaboration Schools Pilot Programme. Acorn Educate strives to be a school operating partner based on the following principles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A lean but highly scalable organisation based on solid business principles<\/li>\n<li>Executing effectively with a team of mission aligned education and operation specialists while effectively leveraging strategic partnerships<\/li>\n<li>Continuously seeking innovative solutions to complex education challenges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Job Title: Fundraising and Marketing Manager<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Job Location:<\/strong> Cape Town<\/p>\n<p>The purpose of this position is to fundraise as well as create and maintain a professional and respected public profile for\u00a0Acorn Education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create and implement a\u00a0fundraising and marketing strategy to be approved by the Board<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate and manage fundraising, comprising community, trusts, corporates, major donors, bequests and digital fundraising, across the organisation<\/li>\n<li>Build relationships with current and potential funders, including key donors, charitable trusts, foundations and other institutional funders, as well as high profile and high net worth individuals<\/li>\n<li>Research funding sources (both national and international), oversee the development of fundraising plans and write funding proposals to increase the funds of the organisation<\/li>\n<li>Write and approve funding applications, as well as progress reports to funders, ensure all are captured on the donor database<\/li>\n<li>Participate in fundraising events\/activities as appropriate<\/li>\n<li>Act as media liaison for Acorn Education<\/li>\n<li>Create and maintain positive relationships with the public through media platforms<\/li>\n<li>Update and maintain website and Social sites<\/li>\n<li>Manage and coordinate various awareness programs and campaigns<\/li>\n<li>Prepare reports and give presentations on progress to the Board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor&#8217;s degree or equivalent tertiary education in Marketing \/ PR or Diploma in Fundraising or relevant qualification<\/li>\n<li>SA driver\u2019s license (code 8) and own vehicle essential<\/li>\n<li>Must be a South African national or possess a permanent resident permit<\/li>\n<li>Minimum working experience of 5 years in related field<\/li>\n<li>Working knowledge of non-profit organisations, community development, as well as business experience, will serve as strong recommendations<\/li>\n<li>Command of English language, both written and spoken and impeccable communication and presentation skills<\/li>\n<li>Interpersonal skills<\/li>\n<li>Entrepreneurial and marketing skills<\/li>\n<li>Strong computer. Microsoft Office and internet research skills<\/li>\n<li>Project management skills<\/li>\n<li>Ability to manage confidential information in an appropriate manner<\/li>\n<li>A proven track record<\/li>\n<li>Sales ability and strong negotiation skills<\/li>\n<li>Well-groomed, highly organised, self-motivated and displays highly ethical and professional behaviour at all times<\/li>\n<li>Thorough understanding of marketing elements (including traditional and digital marketing such as SEO\/Social media etc) and market research methods<\/li>\n<li>Ability to think strategically, innovatively (out of the box), problem-solve and make decisions<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work both independently as well as part of a high functioning team<\/li>\n<li>Achievement of annual target through new business and existing donor development<\/li>\n<li>Stakeholder engagement<\/li>\n<li>Donor management<\/li>\n<li>No criminal record- candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background check<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Submit an updated CV with references and a cover letter to: <strong><a href=\"mailto:info@acorneducation.org.za\">info@acorneducation.org.za<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0include the position you are applying for in the subject title of the email application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:\u00a0<\/strong>Wednesday, 15 May, 2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acorn Education is a newly established not for profit company specifically set-up to be a School Operating Partner as part of Collaboration Schools Pilot Programme. 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