Senior Fundraising Manager (post level 6): Department Fundraising and Alumni Relations (Job ID: 6630)

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To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae.

• Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).

• A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).

• Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop, lead, secure and sustain philanthropic income for the University through a strategically aligned national fundraising portfolio.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with donors, corporates, trusts, foundations, alumni and other funding partners in support of institutional priorities.

• Coordinate proposal development, grant applications, donor reporting, stewardship activities and compliance requirements.

• Manage fundraising pipeline activity, donor prospect progression, proposal governance and performance reporting through approved systems.

• Provide operational coordination, team leadership, stakeholder advisory support, risk escalation and fundraising administration for the department.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7.

• A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in fundraising, development, philanthropy, donor relations or related institutional advancement work.

• A proven track record in securing major gifts, managing donor portfolios, coordinating proposals and managing national or multi-regional campaigns.​​​

Recommendations:

​​​​​​​• Five to eight (5–8) years’ experience in senior national portfolio leadership, preferably within higher education.

• An Honours degree, postgraduate diploma, professional bachelor’s degree or recognised fundraising qualification on NQF Level 8.

• Knowledge of university systems, policies and procedures, donor compliance frameworks, DevMan/CRM, financial management, procurement, data management and UFS brand requirements.