Prospect Researcher (P9) (Financial Governance & Revenue Administration: Fundraising & Development) (Re-advert)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Conduct in-depth research to identify and qualify potential donors, including individuals, businesses, foundations, and other philanthropic organisations.
- Collaborate with the Development Office team to understand specific fundraising goals and objectives.
- Reduce reputational risk associated with donor solicitation by managing donor relations outside the Development office. i.e., manage and document (record) staff and students’ interactions with donors.
- Work closely with the database analyst to collect and analyse data on possible donors' wealth, philanthropic interests, and affiliation to the University.
- Create comprehensive profiles and summaries for each prospect, emphasising critical data points.
- Assess the financial capability of prospects through the evaluation of assets, income, giving history, and public financial disclosures.
- Provide insights on how to leverage existing relationships and to cultivate new donors.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of prospect research data in the donor database or Devman system and assist in prioritizing prospects based on their capacity and inclination to give.
- Regularly communicate with development and fundraising staff to align research efforts with fundraising strategies.
- Manage and operationalise the circulation of donor newsletters and assist with electronic and direct mail campaigns.
- Develop engagement briefs for high-level meetings with MEC and prospects/donors.
- Adhere to all ad hoc requests from management.
- Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Information Management, Communications, Marketing or Social Science
- At least 3 years' of experience in prospect research
- At least 3 years' of experience in data analysis and information management
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Fundraising Environment.
- Possess exceptional knowledge of positioning the university as an institution worthy of support.
- Exceptional knowledge of Prospect Researching
- Project Management
- Research background
- Excellent Information Management ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Project and time management skills are essential.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with a keen attention to details
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
