About the Organisation

LITTLE EDEN is a registered non-profit organisation [001-827 NPO] and PBO [No.930/0000/03] providing life-long care to 300 children and adults with profound intellectual disability in two custom designed residential facilities – Domitilla and Danny Hyams Home in Edenvale, and Elvira Rota Village, in Bapsfontein.

 

We believe that no matter how profoundly disabled a person may be, he or she is still a whole complete being, with a body; a mind; a spirit and a soul.

 

Our special children may not experience the world in the same way that we do, but they have so much to teach us! From them we learn about the power of the human spirit, the joy to be found in simple achievements, the satisfaction of caring for those who are weaker than ourselves, love that seeks no reward.

 

About the Job

The Senior Fundraising Officer will be responsible for research, proposal writing and expandinig the fundraising and donor base of Little Eden. This is a full-time position and reports to the Business Development Manager.

 

Key Responsibilities

Researching new prospects

 

Writing research proposals

 

Expanding fundraising and donor base

 

Donor stewardship – retaining existing donor relations

 

Developing fundraising events

 

Organising campaigns that will lead to donations

 

Report writing – both external at a high level and internal

 

Remain up to date with fundraising trends

 

Requirements

Relevant Tertiary qualification (A qualification in Communications/PR/Sales and Marketing would be advantageous)

 

Five years experience in a fundraising capacity with 12+ years work experience post-matric

 

Experience in donor development and relationship management in the NGO sector

 

Demonstrated experience in support of the funding cycle from identification of prospects, to the development of proposals, to reporting and relationship management

 

Experience in supporting management in the development and implementation of a business development strategy

 

Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholders and donor relationships - experience dealing with corporate donors and CSI funding

 

Must have the presence and communication skills to deal with senior representatives/executives of donor organisations

 

Budget and financial understanding is required

 

MS Office knowledge is required, specifically MS Word, PowerPoint, Intermediate Excel and Outlook as well the confidence in utilizing platforms such as Teams and Zoom

 

Must have a vibrant and warm personality and be well-groomed

 

Police clearance certificate and a clear credit record are required for this position

 

Interested candidates can send their CV