Writer and Prospect Researcher (Post level 9): Department of Institutional Advancement (Job ID 5614) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conceptualise and write funding proposals in collaboration with project leaders and fundraisers.
• Execute writing and editing tasks to support the work of Department, including compiling content for the website, as well as newsletters and reports to funders.
• Conduct all aspects of qualitative prospect research information and use the information to support, inform and advise on the UFS relationship-based fundraising and engagement activities, ensuring that they are as effective and efficient as possible.
• Ensure that the Institutional database is correct and current and record information that is relevant to the UFS fundraising initiatives and to its alumni engagement strategies.
• Assist with the department stewardship programme including drafting and dispatching thank you letters, compiling invitation lists for events and managing event RSVPs.
• Compile and edit minutes of Institutional Advancement meetings that involve other departments at the UFS.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7 in Communications or a three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6 in Communications.
• A minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of eCRM databases (Microsoft Access will qualify) – (minimum 6 months required)
• Knowledge of prospect/leads research.
• Experience in social media.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working in a Higher Education environment.
• Knowledge of statistics.
• Knowledge of POPIA