Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator at SANCCOB

SANCCOB, a leading marine conservation non-profit organisation, seeks to employ a Marketing and Fundraising Coordinator to join its Resource Development Department in Cape Town on a full-time basis. The incumbent will support the development and implementation of SANCCOB’s marketing and fundraising initiatives and manage the organisation’s online presence.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage all aspects of the company’s social media platforms, including, but not limited to:
  • the design and implementation of effective social media posts and campaigns;
  • monitoring of all social media content;
  • tracking the performance of social media posts and campaigns to ensure that the company’s social media presence is relevant;
  • utilising social media marketing tools effectively and keeping up to date with social media technology;
  • tracking engagement of followers to optimise social media campaign content.
• Manage the organisation’s data management system, DevMan.
• Maintain the donor database on DevMan, by accurately capturing details and interactions with all stakeholders for Cape Town and Gqeberha and adhering to daily capturing targets.
• Accurately and efficiently record and allocate the receipt of income as per donor requirements in order to ensure accurate and up-to-date donor and financial records.
• Accurately and efficiently record all in-kind donations and obtain supporting documentation in line with SARS requirements.
• Promptly issue thank you letters, receipts, and Section 18A tax certificates in line with SARS and Public Benefit Organisation regulatory requirements, and within pre-determined deadlines.
• Respond timeously to donor queries, whether telephonically, via email, or in-person.
• Manage the administration of the company’s adoption programmes, which includes capturing photos of seabird patients, sourcing bird information, creating templates, and liaison with adopters.
• Manage the drafting of all online communications, including newsletters, website content, appeals for support and final distribution when approved.
• Assist with meeting pre-determined income targets.
• Assist with the online shop platform.
• Coordinate all aspects of media and filming
• Any other tasks necessary for the conduct of the employers business, as the employer may from time to time direct

Requirements and Experience

• Tertiary qualification in marketing, media, public relations, communications or similar
• Minimum of two years’ marketing, media, public relations or promotional experience
• Fundraising and NGO work experience will be advantageous
• Basic design skills and advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Photography skills advantageous
• Ability to work against a performance target and adhere to strict deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and within a larger team
• Valid code 8 driver’s license
• Only open to South African ID holders