A motivated person to increase the donations to Afrika Tikkun from individuals. A conversion of at least 3% of all individual donors approached for funding. The person will also be expected to raise the profile of the organization, advancing the spirit of philanthropic giving. • To connect individuals and the public at large with the Mission of Afrika Tikkun and match specific projects of interest. • To implement the individual fundraising strategy. • To ensure quality production of all written and verbal communications and to seek new individual donors. • Matching our long-term programme strategies with those individuals that show an interest in supporting Afrika Tikkun. • Present cases for support and signing up individual donors to support Afrika Tikkun. • Convert 3% of all approaches • Ensure exceptional donor engagement and experience

• Grade 12—Senior Certificate or Relevant certificate

• A tertiary qualification preferably in Sales, Marketing, Public Relations or Communication degree / diploma

• 3 - 5 years or more experience in call centre / telly sales environment in managing a team

• Understanding of the use of social media and digital media for marketing and fundraising.

• Excellent communication skills 

• a proactive approach in seeking new individual donors 

• An ability to retain existing relationships and seek new opportunities;

• Highly computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and internet savvy.

• Creative ability to communicate essential

• Excellent command of the English language

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills

• Information gathering (research)

• Excellent interpersonal skills, an ability to communicate at all levels & handle stakeholder relationships (verbal, written, facilitation). 

• Organisational skills, an ability to plan and follow procedures.

• Research skills and an ability to structure, organise & analyse information and processes in a logical & meaningful way (numeric/non-numeric).

• Networking and building relationships

• Use of social media and digital media for marketing and fundraising.

• Proposal and Report writing, accurate data capturing.

• Ability to take initiative and develop innovative resolutions to challenges.

• IT and internet competency 

• MS Office and other packages also database management (CRM Sales Force, an advantage) 

• Organisational skills, an ability to persuade others to contribute to joint goals.

• Competent, self-motivated, honest, integrity and highly creative.

• Assertive, diplomatic personality.

• Innovative thinker and problem solver.

• Must have the ability to clearly convey information and ideas both internally and externally. 

• Attention to Detail - Ensuring that work is 100% accurate and completed with care. 

• Self-starting rather than accepting passively;

• Taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive. 

• Flexibility - Ability to adapt to changing circumstances where required. Must be able to adapt to changes within the organisation and be willing to work outside of set duties in order to move forward as a team

• Self-Motivated - Must have ability to prioritise workload and continue without instruction at times.