Senior Specialist: International Fundraising (N000414) Readvertisement at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Development of Fundraising Plan

• Support the Senior Manager: Development and Fundraising to develop and implement an integrated approach to the solicitation of funding for the benefit of the NWU, focusing on international fundraising.
• Make contributions to the development of strategies to target new donors internationally.

Prospect Research

• Working with the Senior Manager to identify priority fundraising needs and causes at the NWU.

In line with the priority needs and causes and working with the Prospect Researcher: 

• Identify and qualify prospective donors.
• Conduct research on qualified donors; and 
• Record relevant prospect information in Devman.
• Engage with current and past donors to uncover new funding opportunities as well as any changes in the donors’ organisation, personnel, and attitudes.  
• Continuously scan the international market to find fundraising opportunities that are in line with the priority needs and causes.

Development & Fundraising Projects

• Working with the Senior Manager, take ownership of development and fundraising with respect to assigned donors, needs, and causes.

For each assigned project or cause: 

• Develop and execute an account management plan.
• Identify internal stakeholders such as project leaders that will execute the project for which the funds are raised. 
• Meet and communicate with qualified prospects to solicit funding in line with the needs of the NWU.
• In collaboration with the Proposal Writer, compile and submit high-quality funding proposals to qualified prospects.
• Ensure that needed documents are produced, and prescribed processes, formalities, and approvals are followed to ensure that donations are received and accounted for. 
• Draft and send progress and closing reports to donors promptly.
• Ensure that donors, projects, solicitation actions, and donations received are registered, updated, and maintained in Devman. 
• Ensure that donations are promptly acknowledged.
• Ensure that donors are included in stewardship programmes.

Development & Fundraising Cultivation

Cultivation: 

• Arrange and execute meetings with current and prospective donors to increase corporate giving. 
• Arrange and execute visits by current and prospective donors to campuses and donor events. 
• Suggest and arrange itineraries for executive management regarding national and international fundraising visits and other engagements.
• Participate in developing and delivering an integrated communication strategy to support fundraising initiatives.
• Contribute information to compile reports to management and governance structures of the university.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals and applications for international funding opportunities.

International Stakeholder Engagements

• To enhance and maintain strong relationships with international donors, with a strong focus on local and international alumni engagements.
• To lead and implement international fundraising initiatives with a focus on engaging foundations. This involves developing and maintaining relationships with philanthropic organisations globally to secure financial support for the NWU.
• To lead international fundraising efforts with a primary focus on initiatives that enhance graduate employability.

Minimum requirements

• An honours degree (NQF level 8) in Marketing, Public Relations, International Relations, Business Development, Business Management or any other related qualification.
• A minimum of (five) 5 years’ experience in building and maintaining relationships and networks with role players: academics, funders, industry and government, both locally and internationally.

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Membership/ registration with MACE, PRISA and IABC.
• A minimum of (six) 6 years’ experience in local and international fundraising.
• A minimum of (four) 4 years’ experience in international grant-making and legislation.
• A minimum of (four) 4 years’ experience in the Higher Education Sector.