South Africa Job Openings
U-turn Homeless Ministries
Fundraising Officer
Johannesburg
FULL TIME
August 30, 2024
Fundraising Officer-Northern Suburbs and Gauteng
Background
U-turn is a thriving non-profit that exist to give homeless people the skills to overcome homelessness. Founded in 1997, we believe in life after homelessness. We believe that every homeless individual should have access to an effective pathway that addresses their physical, spiritual and emotional needs so they can leave the streets and become a long-term productive member of society.
To help homeless people overcome homelessness we operate a phased approach that includes rehabilitation from substance abuse, counseling, life-skills training, and work placement in one of our social enterprises. This allows candidates to test and apply the training they’ve received. In the process, the programme inculcates a healthy work ethic, furnishes modern job skills and gives 18-24 months of real work experience so that individuals can graduate and be gainfully employed in the modern South African economy.
The programme is yielding wonderful results. Our candidates typically graduate into open market employment and show an 80% long-term success rate! We are actively working to expand the programme to more locations in Cape Town and across South Africa.
Position
U-turn is seeking a seasoned fundraiser to join its team. In this role, the fundraiser will use expert communication skills and a keen sense of initiative to spot fundraising opportunities, develop relationships with potential donors, and manage fundraising campaigns.
By coordinating events, writing proposals, and recruiting and leading volunteers, the fundraiser will hone speaking, writing, and leadership abilities while moving U-turn closer to its financial goals.
The ideal candidate will be motivated, professional, and organized and have a knack for research. We’re looking for someone who believes in the mission of U-turn and has exceptional drive for furthering our fundraising efforts as well as strategizing and delivering on new ones.
Objectives of this role
Candidates interested in this position must submit a letter of motivation and CV to recruitment@homeless.org.za. The letter of motivation should be approximately 1 page in length and include information on why you would like to work at U-turn and how you fulfil the required knowledge skills set outlined above. Please note that applications without a letter of motivation will not be considered. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R18 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month
Background
U-turn is a thriving non-profit that exist to give homeless people the skills to overcome homelessness. Founded in 1997, we believe in life after homelessness. We believe that every homeless individual should have access to an effective pathway that addresses their physical, spiritual and emotional needs so they can leave the streets and become a long-term productive member of society.
To help homeless people overcome homelessness we operate a phased approach that includes rehabilitation from substance abuse, counseling, life-skills training, and work placement in one of our social enterprises. This allows candidates to test and apply the training they’ve received. In the process, the programme inculcates a healthy work ethic, furnishes modern job skills and gives 18-24 months of real work experience so that individuals can graduate and be gainfully employed in the modern South African economy.
The programme is yielding wonderful results. Our candidates typically graduate into open market employment and show an 80% long-term success rate! We are actively working to expand the programme to more locations in Cape Town and across South Africa.
Position
U-turn is seeking a seasoned fundraiser to join its team. In this role, the fundraiser will use expert communication skills and a keen sense of initiative to spot fundraising opportunities, develop relationships with potential donors, and manage fundraising campaigns.
By coordinating events, writing proposals, and recruiting and leading volunteers, the fundraiser will hone speaking, writing, and leadership abilities while moving U-turn closer to its financial goals.
The ideal candidate will be motivated, professional, and organized and have a knack for research. We’re looking for someone who believes in the mission of U-turn and has exceptional drive for furthering our fundraising efforts as well as strategizing and delivering on new ones.
Objectives of this role
- Promote awareness of the organization’s mission and work
- Cultivate a network of dedicated donors and volunteers
- Spot new fundraising opportunities
- Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organization meet financial goals
- Form strong relationships with external stakeholders
- Ensure major donors are satisfied and kept in the loop
- Research individuals, corporations, and foundations that are aligned to U-turn’s mission and vision
- Effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision, and programmes to potential donors
- Write grant applications and fundraising proposals
- Strategize and successfully execute fundraising campaigns
- Organize fundraising events
- Manage a budget and track whether goals are being met
- At least three years of experience in fundraising, sales, or marketing
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Passion for research
- Ability to successfully balance priorities while managing multiple tasks and planning big events
- Certification, diploma, or similar qualification in fundraising/ marketing
- Competence with donor management systems
- Experience in writing grant proposals, press releases, and fundraising letters
- Confidence in public speaking
- Legal, accounting or Salesforce experience a plus
Candidates interested in this position must submit a letter of motivation and CV to recruitment@homeless.org.za. The letter of motivation should be approximately 1 page in length and include information on why you would like to work at U-turn and how you fulfil the required knowledge skills set outlined above. Please note that applications without a letter of motivation will not be considered. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R18 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month
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