Marketing And Fundraising Officer

SUMMARY:
High profile, private, educational institution is looking for a well seasoned Marketing and Fundrais
POSITION INFO:
High profile, private, educational institution is looking for a well seasoned Marketing and Fundraising Manager to grow the exising presitgious brand and fundraising portfolio.
Objectives:
- Cultivate relationships with stakeholders - old pupils, parents and donors
- Raise funds for the Project - capital developments and bursaries and scholarships
- Grow the Old Pupils network worldwide
- Focus on the upcoming Jubilee celebrations
**Responsibilities**:
- Manage the DevMan database of alumni data and donations
- Establish communication with Old Scholars
- Collect and report on Old Scholars
- news, activities and achievements
- All administration relating to donor stewardship
- Develop and implement strategic fundraising campaigns and projects for various levels of giving
- Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective donors
- Writing funding proposals for potential donors
- Manage fundraising projects
- Source branded memorabilia and manage sales
- Organise events and maintain a calendar of events and initiatives
- Communicate with stakeholders in a professional manner
- Drive the Jubilee Celebrations Committee
Key Criteria for success:
After six months, the Development and Fundraising Officer will have:
- the DevMan database fully operational and have grown the records of alumni
- a sound understanding of the ethos of the insitution
- built good relationships with alumni and stakeholders
- Developed a framework for the Jubilee Celebrations
- Developed a strategic, innovative and proactive fundraising campaign
**Requirements**:
- A tertiary qualification with at least five years working experience
- Experience in business administration
- Previous fundraising experience, especially in the education environment
- Experience of managing events
- Strategic planning mind
- Strong administration skills and attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- Ability to write professional proposals and reports
- Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively as part of a team
- Confident with a professional manner
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Positive Outlook and a good sense of humour
Hours of work:
Normal 8 hours per day, 5 days weekly, but would be flexible to accommodate evening and weekend events.