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The Etafeni Day Care Centre Trust, found in the heart of Nyanga, a poverty node 30 minutes outside Cape Town, is a Community Based Organisation providing health, education, pathways-to-employment support and skills servicesto vulnerable benefi ciaries in Nyanga. Etafeni seek to employ the following full-time position:

CORPORATE SALES FUNDRAISER

To assist the Business Development Manager raising funds for the organisation, thought developing relationships with corporations who can offer income and other support through sales, donations (in-kind and cash), work placement opportunities and corporate volunteer opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research of new local and international corporate funding and partnership opportunities for all Etafeni projects/programmes
• Liaise with Programme Managers and collate all relevant information, especially Income Generation (sales and marketing) and Fit for Life/work (work placements)
• Regularly attend meetings with businesses to promote Etafeni
• Complete application forms with relevant supporting documents
• Identify needs of programmes and gaps / opportunities in organisational budgets and work plans
• Keep record of all research, contact person and copies of submission
• Network with potential partners and develop portfolio of products / opportunities / wishlist for support
• Keep a funder report schedule and submit reports as per funder criteria
• Regularly update donor / partner database and supply reports to manager
• Attend relevant workshops in line with fundraising needs of Etafeni
• Represent Etafeni on relevant forums when needed
• Assist in social media and events when and where required

SUCCESS INDICATORS:

• The right attitude (willingness and comradeship) in regard to being part of a large organisation.
• Supportive in achieving the organisation’s strategic plan.
• Work with all staff and identify opportunities for development at Etafeni
• Well written and timeous reports
• Excellent communication skills to build and maintain relationships with businesses
• Good research skills to identify new prospective funders
• Success in acquiring funds / sales / support for programmes.
• Can manage interpersonal relationships effectively

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum three years fundraising / sales / marketing experience, ideally in the NGO sector
• Proven experience in developing fundraising strategies and bids
• Proven skills in meeting annual sales or fundraising targets
• Firm grasp of SA development sector issues
• Ability to work independently, often remotely and in a diverse group and changing environment
• Financial skills
• Relevant degree is advantageous
• Demonstrated interest and knowledge of international development/global health issues
• Must have a valid SA driver’s license
• Communications skills in at least 2 SA languages i.e isiXhosa and English

EFFECTIVE DATE

1^st September 2017
 
IN RETURN:

• We offer a market related salary dependent on experience and qualifications
• Starting Date : Preferable – 1 SEPTEMBER 2017.

Only experienced people with the appropriate skills level should apply.

Send your CV and at least 3 contactable references to:

The Director:

or director@etafeni.org.za  or

By no later than 31 July 2017

Only successful candidates will be contacted.