Job title : 71 Director: Institutional Advancement (P5)
Job Location : Free State, Bloemfontein
Deadline : October 06, 2024
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Main tasks
- Develop and oversee the execution of institutional strategies for development and fundraising in line with institutional priorities.
- Develop, grow and maintain partnerships and networks in support of the development & fundraising efforts of the university.
- Drive donor stewardship in order to encourage engagement and contributions to the university
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with university Faculties, Departments and entities for visibility and attractiveness of their work to potential donors.
- Lead proposal preparation and pursuit of major gift donations to the university.
- Lead and oversee the marketing, communications, events and promotion activities of the university so as to ensure effective brand positioning.
- Lead and oversee the alumni affairs of the university in order to generate and maintain alumni affinity and cultivate alumni giving, donations and sponsorships and/or those facilitated by alumni..
Minimum Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience
- Master’s level degree, or equivalent, in Marketing / similar field of expertise.
- Demonstrated success in raising or facilitating major donations, especially in a university context.
- Good understanding of the university context and its context for institutional advancement.
- Seven (7) years’ experience in managing fundraising, advancement, and related fields or transferable skills; of which at least three has been at a senior management level.
- Demonstration of extensive networks in the external environment, both locally and internationally, in the area of fundraising and/or institutional advancement.
- Demonstrated understanding of donor dynamics and development discourse, both locally and internationally.
Desired Qualification, Knowledge And/Or Experience
- Ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels, both within the University and externally
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Doctorate level degree, or equivalent, in Marketing / similar field of expertise
- Familiarity with the structure and functioning of a university in the context of advancement and its relationship with the donor sector
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