Position Title: HEAD OF FUNDRAISING
Organisation: ActionAid
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary Offer: R 550’000 per annum, total cost to company
Background Information:
ActionAid (AA) is a global movement of people working together to further
human rights for all and end poverty.
ActionAid South Africa seeks to appoint an exceptional fundraising leader
who is able to raise local profile and start up initiatives for high value
fundraising and future programs.
The position will be based in Johannesburg and the successful candidate
must be available to start February 2014.
Main KPA’s may include:
• Setting up, managing, and growing a comprehensive and sustainable
fundraising program to maximize net income generation and increase the base of
national supporters.
• Researching, developing and managing fundraising approaches with the aim
of strengthening the base of regular supporters and raise the profile of
ActionAid.
• Providing leadership and support to a team of fundraising and
communications staff delivering the program.
• Supervising daily operations in Donors Recruitment, Retention and
Development.
• Implementing and developing the High Value fundraising program.
Key requirements:
• Applicants must be in possession of a post graduate level qualification
in marketing or a related subject.
• At least four years proven experience in marketing, communications or
fundraising.
• Minimal two years’ experience in managing and motivating a team.
• An understanding of development and poverty issues and approaches.
• Fluent in written and spoken English to a technical level.
• Experience in working with customer or supporter/donor databases.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of customer service and loyalty to
enable the development of a sustainable income base for the organization.
• Proven financial management and analytical skills including experience in
planning and managing budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to
sell ideas and negotiate.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize workloads.
• Leadership and motivation skills.
• Experience in managing external agencies such as marketing agencies.
• An innovative and creative thinker, able to plan and implement new ideas.
• Experience in developing online marketing or fundraising programmes.
• Experience/Knowledge of fundraising in the civil society / international
NGO environment would be an advantage.
• Driver’s license and own vehicle is essential.
How to apply:
If you qualify for this exciting position, submit the following information
to rsarecruitments@actionaid.org before the closing date of 06 December 2013:
• A motivation letter not more than one page;
• Your curriculum vitae, not more than 5 pages;
• And the names and contact details of at least three work-related referees
All applicants must have a commitment to ActionAid’s vision, mission,
values and ways of working.
We respect all candidates but we can only respond to shortlisted
candidates. Although all applications will be considered on their individual
merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.
Job ID: #618529
Closing date: 06 Dec 2013
Job years of experience: 3-5
years
