Development Officer III (Senior Development Officer): Revenue Administration (P8) (Financial Governance & Revenue: Fundraising & Development) at University of Johannesburg

Job description
Responsibilities:

In particular, the incumbent will:

• Open doors for the University of Johannesburg to new and existing donors
• Build relationships with new and existing prospects in aid of donor income for core projects of the institution. Core projects are ongoing and includes bursaries, 4IR projects and applied research funding etc.
• Identifying new donors and re-activating lapsed donors as well as identifying new income sources for the university.
• Solicit more funding from existing donors
• Solicit multiple-year funding from current and new donors
• Engage and solicit funding from national and international donors
• Mobilise funding for priority projects with set targets (targets vary between R20 million and R100 million)
• Assist with the design, implementation, and management of fundraising campaigns
• Support fundraising initiatives within faculties
• Excellent communication and creative writing skills to ensure innovative and creative presentations are produced and captivating proposals are written
• Comply with ad hoc requests from the Director to assist with special projects
• Ensure deadline are met
• Remain abreast of fundraising best practises and laws, ensuring compliance with UJ and other pertinent government standards (e.g., POPIA) to exhibit good governance to the donor community.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations / Marketing and Communication, Business management
• 3 to 5 years fundraising experience with a proven track records (fundraising targets must be met)
• 3 to 5 years working experience in a Public Relations / Marketing /communication environment, and in fundraising campaigns
• Driver’s license

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Project Management skills
• Networking and relationship building
• Persuading and influencing
• Attention to detail
• Logical reasoning
• Persuasiveness
• Sound judgment
• Excellent writing and communication skills (in English)
• Ability to collaborate in a team
• Emotional intelligence
• Financial literacy
• Technological affinity (4IR)
• Excellent time management skills

Recommendations:

• Fundraising experience in a non-profit organization or higher education industry
• Experience in International fundraising