Our client is seeking to appoint a motivated and seasoned candidate in the position of Director: Advancement. Key Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
- Develop a fundraising strategy, policy, and plan for the company on which positions the organisation to attract investments and increase donor and self-generated income to enable public engagement initiatives and other strategic objectives.
- Develop a branding strategy for the company.
- Develop and implement strategies for electronic and other communication media.
- Maintain and develop relationships with potential donors and benefactors.
- Plan and launch public relations campaigns to increase paying visitors.
- Develop appropriate responses to media issues.
- Formulate and implement best practice funding proposals.
- Ensure that the departmental budget is aligned with the achievement of the objectives of the business plan.
- Ensure financial and labour compliance in the department.
- Coordinate the production of internal and external communications, publications, materials, branding, wayfinding, annual performance plans, annual report and strategic plans for the institution.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:
- Postgraduate qualification in public relations, marketing, business development or equivalent
- Proven relevant management experience preferably working within a highly structured compliance environment
- Proven track record in fundraising, public relations, marketing and communications
- Advanced computer literacy in MS office
- Valid drivers license
- Knowledge of all relevant legislation applicable to a cultural institution including the PFMA
- Project management, financial management including procurement, people management
- Leadership, including effectively managing the performance of a small, dedicated staff complement
- Strategy and policy formulation
- Driving projects and tasks for results
- Adaptability, integrity and risk and stress tolerance
- Strong command of the English language (written and verbal)
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Fundraising best practice
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and pro-actively
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks after closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
