- Pietermaritzburg
- Salary: R20 000.00 - R22 000.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Marketing Sales NGO & Non-profit
- Benefits: Medical Aid Pension Bonus Travel Allowance Maternity Leave
- Reference: 2085815
Vacancy Details
Employer: SOS Children's Village
The Purpose of this vacancy is to work in corporation with other Fundraisers to raise funds required to ensure the present and future operations of the Organisation. This fundraising position will focus on approaching businesses, local authorities and individuals to encourage donations. researching grant-making organisations and applying for funding. As well as organising and helping with fundraising activities such as sponsored or promotional events and manage the KZN bequest and legacy portfolio.
1.Fundraising income:
Secure funding/income for our alternative care and social centres
Research and contact potential donors by creating a strong fundraising message
Maintain and exceed targets
Use online platforms to raise donations
Organize campaigns or events to solicit donations
Maintain records of donor information
2.Promote the idea of bequest amongst SOS Supporters
3.Secure commitments from supporters to leaving bequests
4.Data capturing
5. Reports
Child Safeguarding
Required Skills
- Fundraising: 4 to 5 years
- Sales And Marketing Consultant: 4 to 5 years
Candidate Requirements
- Matric plus a national Diploma in Public Relations or equivalent.
- A Valid South African Drivers Licence and vehicle is required for client visits
- A Minimum 5 years relevant experience in fundraising/bequests, with at least 2 years in an NGO environment.
- Understanding NGO`s operations, best practices and market trends
- Knowledge of the South African legislation governing the business and area of work.
- Recognize business development opportunities.
- Management of related events/seminars
- Compilation of reports
Technical skills required:
- Presentation skills.
- Customer Relations Management including acquiring new business
- Planning, organizing and coordinating skills.
- Problem solving skills to resolve customers` queries.
- Good communication skills.
- Sales and Marketing in the context of NGO work
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About SOS Children's Village
The SOS Children's Villages Association of South Africa is a member of SOS - Kinderdorf International, the largest private welfare organization for children in the world. Over 200 000 children benefit from the various residential, educational and developmental programmes operating in 135 countries.
SOS - Kinderdorf International began in 1949 when the founder Hermann Gmeiner built the first Children's Village in Imst, Austria.He was committed to helping children in need - children who had lost their homes, their security and their families as a result of the Second World War. With the support of many donors and co-workers, our organisation has grown to help children all over the world.
The varied and worldwide projects of SOS - Kinderdorf International are non-profit, apolitical, interdenominational and non-racial. The projects include SOS Children's Villages, SOS Family Strengthening Programmes, SOS Kindergartens, SOS Youth Facilities, Hermann Gmeiner Social Centres, SOS Relief Work, Hermann Gmeiner Schools, SOS Vocational Training and Production Centres and SOS Hermann Gmeiner Medical Centres.
In South Africa, we take action for children as an independent non-governmental social development organisation. We respect varying religions and cultures, and we work in communities where our mission can contribute to development. We work in the spirit of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and we promote these rights around the world.
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