About the Organisation
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and teenagers diagnosed with cancer or life-threatening blood disorders, along with their families. Established in 1979, CHOC offers comprehensive services including emotional and practical support, accommodation near treatment centers, transportation assistance, and nutritional aid. The foundation also focuses on raising awareness about early detection and advocates for improved healthcare policies to benefit affected children nationwide.
About the Job
The Fundraiser at CHOC’s Northern Region will secure funding from individuals, corporates, and SMMEs through research, proposal writing, and donor relationship management. The role includes budgeting, reporting, and maintaining records on Salesforce. Candidates need strong writing skills, at least three years’ experience in non-profit fundraising, and the ability to work independently in a target-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Research
Identify potential donors (corporates, SMMEs, individuals, community organisations, locally and internationally).
Engage potential donors and liaise with the Regional Manager.
Fundraising
Track income and expenditure, report monthly to Finance.
Submit monthly activity reports to the Regional Manager.
Assist with budget development and monitoring.
Ensure proposals align with CHOC’s programmes and donor interests.
Meet fundraising targets (monthly, quarterly, yearly).
Adhere to internal policies and procedures.
Proposal Development
Identify funding priorities with the Regional Manager.
Collect necessary information for proposals.
Write proposals, concepts, and applications with the BDU Manager.
Manage proposal timelines and deadlines.
Draft email appeals for tax-year giving and SMME support.
Relationship Building
Manage donor relationships after funding is approved.
Provide stakeholders with up-to-date, relevant information.
Foster long-term donor engagement and loyalty.
Maintain open communication and personalized donor care.
Donor Reporting
Track donor reporting requirements and deadlines.
Collaborate with Finance & Admin and Regional Manager to meet reporting obligations.
Submit narrative and financial reports aligned with agreements.
Administration and Reporting
Maintain donor pipeline and records on Salesforce.
Keep records of all proposals submitted.
Provide monthly pipeline reports to the Regional Manager.
Requirements
Experience & Knowledge:
Minimum 4 years of proven marketing experience.
At least 3 years of experience in proposal writing within a non-profit setting.
Experience writing fundraising proposals for corporates and SMMEs.
Ability to work with and consolidate organisational budgets into programme-specific funding proposals.
Experience drafting donor reports according to contractual obligations.
Familiarity with donor databases; experience with Salesforce is advantageous.
Strong written communication and persuasive proposal-writing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Understanding of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
Professional Skills & Personal Attributes:
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with diverse individuals.
Creative and capable of inspiring support for the organisation’s work.
Resilient under pressure and able to handle rejection.
Skilled in knowledge and skill transfer to others.
Detail-oriented with strong time management.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Results-driven and reliable.
Mature and dependable.
Language
Fluency in English.
To apply
Please note this is a permanent position with a three month probation period.
To apply, email you application to oona@actionappointments.co.za by Friday 4th April 2025.
Send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
