Maitland Cottage Children’s Orthopaedic Hospital is one of two Paediatric Orthopaedic Hospital s in the Southern Hemisphere. The hospital was established in Maitland in the early 1920’s and moved to its current position in Newlands, Cape Town in the early 1950s.
The hospital seeks to appoint a Fundraiser, based in Cape Town.
This is a contract /independent service provider basis, and will be part time.
The main aim of the position is to generate income from individuals, corporates and Trusts and Foundations through acquisition, development, cultivation, retention and solicitation of funds and other forms of support. This position will require the person to work closely with the Management Committee.
The suitable candidate will be responsible for the general oversight and day to day operation of all fund development operations including, all fund raising activities, promotion, special events, policies and procedures and record keeping.
Responsibilities:
- Acquire support and funding from Trusts and Foundations in line with annual target. This will include various avenues such as CSI, GAYE, Sponsorships etc.
- Secure new corporate donors, retain current and revive corporate donors
- Build and manage relationships with various individual donors and will include once off and new donors, monthly donors and building and managing relationships with Clubs, NGO’s and Development Agencies to secure annual funding
- Arrange fundraising events
- Establish and maintaining donor database
- Raise awareness of MCH among community and potential donors
Requirements:
- Fundraising or Communications or Marketing qualification
- Relationship building skills
- An excellent command of English language, both written and spoken
- Entrepreneurial and a self-starter
- Target Driven
- Computer skills e.g., Microsoft Office, internet, e-mail, MS Project
- Presentation and public speaking skills
- Project management skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to manage confidential information in an appropriate manner
- Sound organisational and interpersonal skills
- Minimum five years in a fundraising or marketing position
- Experience in NGO sector and in volunteer management advantageous
- Previous successful track record in raising funds or income generation
To apply, submit your application to [email protected] by post for the attention of Julie Scott, Maitland Cottage Hospital, Corner Kildare and Norfolk Roads, Newlands, 7700
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