Girls and Boys Town (GBT) Recent Available Job Opportunity

Established in 1958, Girls and Boys Town (GBT) is a national non-profit organisation that runs proven and successful programmes to strengthen vulnerable youth. Through a combination of interventions, they on average, assist between 16 000 to 20 000 beneficiaries a year. GBT core focus is to remove the obstacles and barriers that prevent children from finding their light and helping them to Shine.

Job Title: Fundraising Consultant
Location: Pinelands Office, Western Cape
Remuneration: Basic salary plus attractive commission structure, incentives, medical Aid, pension, life and disability cover benefits
Reports to: Regional Fundraising Manager
Employment type: permanent position

Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential funders and funding opportunities
• Raise funds as per the targets agreed upon.
• Build sustainable and effective working relationships with donors and sponsors.
• Attend meetings with funders/donors as required.
• Research fundraising opportunities
• Identify fundraising opportunities and raise awareness of the organisations work.
• Manage information and record the profile and fundraising activity of donors on a database.

Requirements:

• Previous fundraising and sales background/experience necessary
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in Sales or Fundraising
• Self-motivated and mature
• Abilities to work independently and within a team environment
• Creativity, imagination and an entrepreneurial attitude towards fundraising
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and update your skills
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain efficiencies with attention to detail
• Be multifaceted, adaptive and show initiative
• Valid driver’s license
• Computer literacy

To apply

Submit CV and one page motivation letter to [email protected].

Application Deadline: Sunday, 6 December, 2020