Fundraising Assistant at Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) 40 views1 applications

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The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) was founded in 2000 in the wake of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and with the purpose of building of fair, democratic and inclusive societies in Africa. We are an independent organisation located at the interface between civil society and academia. We employ a diverse team of professionals based at our office in Cape Town. For more information on the IJR, please visit www.ijr.org.za

The IJR Fundraising and Business Development unit is rolling out a new fundraising strategy in 2018. It is aiming to innovate and consolidate its fundraising efforts. This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual who has some experience in the fundraising sector and would like to grow their knowledge and talent.
The assistant will be assigned the following responsibilities:

  • Prospect Research concerning funding opportunities, such as (but not limited to): fundraising trends, online giving campaigns corporate social investment (CSI) and philanthropic individuals or organisations
  • Assist in maintaining a database of fundraising opportunities
  • Assist in writing concept notes, campaigns and project proposals
  • Manage IJR’s Online Giving platform
  • Regularly monitor donor websites and identify investor opportunities matching the work
  • Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability
  • Undertake online research and build contacts with potential individual investors/donors and raise funds for the activities of the IJR
  • Suggest other innovative ideas for effective resource mobilization
  • Contribute to IJR’s media profile through opinion pieces
  • Administration of electronic databases, archive and knowledge management systems

Educational requirements/skills:

  • A degree in business-related subjects, economics, or sales and marketing. A diploma from an accredited tertiary institution
  • Experience in research and report writing
  • Experience with online fundraising campaign design and management is an added advantage
  • Experience in working with target and deadlines
  • Project management skills
  • Computer Literacy skills (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Previous experience working in an office environment and assisting with administrative work
  • Previous experience with fundraising or fundraising events (added advantage, but not essential)
  • A creative, pro-active and energetic  attitude with the ability to identify and seize opportunities

Documents required for application:
Please submit your CV with a minimum of 2 references and a brief motivational letter.
Only applications with all the required documentations will be accepted.

Contact: Juzaida Swain
Phone: 0212024071
Email: [email protected]
Other Info:
Duration of the contract: 12 months contract
Working hours: Full time, based in Cape Town

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Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR)

The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) is a non-governmental organisation and think tank based in Cape Town, South Africa. It was forged out of the country’s Truth and Reconciliation process in 2000. The aim was to ensure that lessons learnt from South Africa’s transition from apartheid to democracy were taken into account as the nation moved ahead. Patron of the IJR is Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

Today, the Institute’s vision is to build fair, democratic and inclusive societies in Africa. Through carefully selected engagements and interventions, the IJR seeks to shape national approaches to transitional justice and reconciliation in Africa by drawing on community intelligence as well as macro-trend research and comparative analysis.The IJR has earned an international reputation for research of the highest quality, bold policy suggestions and in-depth reconciliation work on the ground.The widely acclaimed South African Reconciliation Barometer[1] and the Transformation Audit[2] are two of the annual publications that are based on the IJR’s in-house research and analysis. The IJR is core partner of the Afrobarometer since 2013, managing the implementation of the barometer and its research for the Southern Africa region.IJR’s main mission is to keep reconciliation and social justice on South Africa’s and Africa’s agenda. Evidence shows clear links between economic growth, development, peace and reconciliation, especially where societies resolve conflict and democratise.The Institute annually recognises the contributions of others to the field of justice and reconciliation through the IJR Reconciliation Award, with past winners including Brigalia Bam, Pieter-Dirk Uys and Albie Sachs.Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu is the Institute’s longstanding patron. Its eminent Board of Directors includes Professor Brian O’Connel, Justice Richard Goldstone, Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza, Dr Louise Asmal and Dr Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela. Dr Fanie du Toit, who has been with the IJR since its establishment, is the Executive Director.In 2008 the IJR won the coveted UNESCO International Prize for Peace Education for its part in shaping post-apartheid history education in South Africa.

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0 USD Cape Town CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR)

The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (IJR) was founded in 2000 in the wake of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and with the purpose of building of fair, democratic and inclusive societies in Africa. We are an independent organisation located at the interface between civil society and academia. We employ a diverse team of professionals based at our office in Cape Town. For more information on the IJR, please visit www.ijr.org.za

The IJR Fundraising and Business Development unit is rolling out a new fundraising strategy in 2018. It is aiming to innovate and consolidate its fundraising efforts. This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual who has some experience in the fundraising sector and would like to grow their knowledge and talent. The assistant will be assigned the following responsibilities:

  • Prospect Research concerning funding opportunities, such as (but not limited to): fundraising trends, online giving campaigns corporate social investment (CSI) and philanthropic individuals or organisations
  • Assist in maintaining a database of fundraising opportunities
  • Assist in writing concept notes, campaigns and project proposals
  • Manage IJR’s Online Giving platform
  • Regularly monitor donor websites and identify investor opportunities matching the work
  • Undertake independent research in finding alternative resources for long-term sustainability
  • Undertake online research and build contacts with potential individual investors/donors and raise funds for the activities of the IJR
  • Suggest other innovative ideas for effective resource mobilization
  • Contribute to IJR’s media profile through opinion pieces
  • Administration of electronic databases, archive and knowledge management systems

Educational requirements/skills:

  • A degree in business-related subjects, economics, or sales and marketing. A diploma from an accredited tertiary institution
  • Experience in research and report writing
  • Experience with online fundraising campaign design and management is an added advantage
  • Experience in working with target and deadlines
  • Project management skills
  • Computer Literacy skills (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Previous experience working in an office environment and assisting with administrative work
  • Previous experience with fundraising or fundraising events (added advantage, but not essential)
  • A creative, pro-active and energetic  attitude with the ability to identify and seize opportunities

Documents required for application: Please submit your CV with a minimum of 2 references and a brief motivational letter. Only applications with all the required documentations will be accepted.

Contact: Juzaida Swain Phone: 0212024071 Email: [email protected] Other Info: Duration of the contract: 12 months contract Working hours: Full time, based in Cape Town

 2017-12-05

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