Manager II: (P7) (Finance: Revenue & Administration: Fundraising & Development)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future"
Job description
- Implement an institutional fundraising strategy within the overall UJ strategic plan.
- Oversee the fundraising governance and fundraising readiness of priority projects for possible donor support and partnerships.
- Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of the donor database, ensuring that all records are up to date and compliant with data protection policies.
- Ensure that all team members adhere to established stewardship protocol
- Contribute to the planning, design, and execution of strategic fundraising campaigns.
- Establish, build, maintain, and manage relationships with key SA and international funders.
- Secure major donations through leveraging crucially important collaboration opportunities available.
- Effect these duties accurately and efficiently to adhere to sound financial, administrative and policies.
- Develop and implement an overall fundraising plan to strengthen strategic partnerships.
- Interact with businesses, government, and semi-government agencies.
- Develop creative ways of promoting the institution to all stakeholders locally and internationally.
- Increase year on year, the number of strategic partners and donations.
- Ensure growth by attracting new donors, retaining current ones and renewal of lapsed donors.
- Implement and oversee an effective stewardship programme.
- Work closely with the Alumni Relations, Global Engagement, University relations and Research teams, as well as the crucially important internal clients (faculties & project leaders) in order to strengthen strategic partnerships.
- Manage the fundraising operational budget effectively and accurately.
- Adhere to all ad hoc requests from the Senior Manager: Development and Fundraising and the Director: Development and Fundraising.
Minimum requirements
- At least a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
- At least 5 years' experience in a fundraising environment.
- At least 3 years of management experience.
- Proven experience in fundraising and development initiatives.
- Knowledge and understanding of project management principles.
- Knowledge and understanding of managing campaigns.
- Ability to operate at a senior level.
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with a wide constituent group of stakeholders internally and external to the university.
- Communication and writing skills.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Analytical skills and detail orientated.
- Strong management reporting and presentation skills.
- Conflict resolution skills.
- Project risk management capabilities.
- Ability to work independently towards the accomplishment of agreed upon goals for the position.
- Good computer skills.
- Understanding of data privacy and compliance requirements (e.g., POPIA).
- Relevant qualification in Public Relations/ Marketing.
- Experience in fundraising and development projects is desirable.
- Experience in staff management, and project management.
- Experience in the Higher Education sector and/or on profit sector is desirable.
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.
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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.
