Commission-Based Fundraiser at St Stithians College

Qualification and Experience

• A relative degree/certificate (fundraising, business management, stakeholder management or equivalent);
• Administrative management experience, as it applies to fundraising and project management
• Analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Sound Financial Literacy
• Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills including experience in research and report writing
• Proactive self-starter traits
• Strategic thinking and planning abilities
• A good understanding of the Corporate Social Investment/Responsibility, NGO/NPO/PB and education (government and independent schools) sectors in South Africa
• Passion for improving education in South Africa
• Proven track record of successful fundraising
• A good understanding of donor report requirements

The key responsibilities of this position are to:

• Drive the fundraising for the strategic projects for the Thandulwazi Maths and Science Academy
• Source new strategic fundraising partnerships
• Prospect and draft funding proposals
• Present fundraising proposals to prospective donors
• Exceptional relationship building skills
• Any staff member working within a school is required to have a sexual offender's clearance certificate