Thursday, 7 February, 2019
PYDA
The Academy is looking to appoint a Fundraiser and Public Relations Co-ordinator on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will report directly to the Executive Director. The scope of the role includes proposal based fundraising driven by a fundraising strategy; managing existing relationships and building new ones; and managing all aspects of PR including social media.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Executive Director and Board members in implementing the current fundraising and PR strategies and developing future sustainability strategies.
- Reach and exceed an annual fundraising target.
- Agree on a monthly project plan, submit monthly reports and attend relevant meetings.
- Undertake comprehensive research routinely for lead generation, to establish potential for funding support and identify best practice
- Identify and facilitate strategic, collaborative partnerships resulting in large, long-term funding agreements.
- Build and maintain major funding relationships, while identifying and establishing new ones.
- Explore and develop various technology and trend-based fundraising platforms.
- Drive and manage all PR and communications platforms such as the website, newsletters, media, social media, materials and brand.
- Identify and attend networking and profile raising opportunities.
- Manage all related administration, scheduling and tracking.
Requirements:
- A formal tertiary qualification in a relevant area of study
- At least five years relevant experience
- An exceptional communication ability, both spoken and written
- Experience/track-record in fundraising
- Experience in sales and/or PR and communications
- An existing network of business/personal contacts
- Be a natural networker and able to build relationships
- A passion for the Academy’s work and values, as well as those of the NPO world
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, including research skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently to agreed deliverables
- Ability to work in a fluid and flexible context with a small dedicated team
- Excellent personal relationships and an ability to bridge and connect communities
- Fluency in English and either Xhosa or Afrikaans
- South African citizenship
- Valid driver’s license and own transport
To apply, submit a CV , a motivation letter highlighting your suitability and experience as well as your salary expectations, to applications@pyda.co.za. All correspondence must be in English.
Applications will close at end of day on 18 February 2019.