71 Director: Institutional Advancement (P5) needed at Central University of Technology, Free State

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