For over 60 years, Ikamva Labantu has been working tirelessly to improve the circumstances of South Africa’s township communities with their wide roster of holistic, community-led projects. Primarily focusing on crucial social support services such early childhood development, the well-being of older people, youth and after-school initiatives, they aim to sustainably develop impoverished and at-risk communities through the provision and mobilisation of resources, training, and support.

As the Head of Fundraising, you will be required to lead a dynamic team with purpose and passion through a proven track record of developing and implementing sustainable fundraising and marketing strategies - securing and managing substantial donor funding. 

To succeed in this critical role, you will drive sustainability and enhance visibility through the strategic integration of these functions:

• Develop and implement a fundraising and a donor communications strategy. 

• Create and maintain financial stability. 

• Donor servicing and networking. 

• People management and development. 

• Project management. 

• Manage and oversee the marketing function of the department. 

 The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following skillsets:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Marketing, Communications, Business administration, and indication/proof of continuous learning in the sector. 

• 5 years experience in a Fundraising role with marketing/sales/communications responsibilities in an organisation with an annual donor income budget exceeding R40 million. 

• Proven track record in fundraising.

• Experience in networking/facilitating partnerships and working with external stakeholders. 

• Proven experience in people management and strong interpersonal skills.

• Understanding of customer relationship management (CRM) systems, bulk E-mails. 

• Driver’s Licence and own vehicle. 

• Excellent verbal and written English ability, planning and organising skills with strong attention to detail. 

• Enthusiasm and willingness to work within township communities.

Closing date:   21 October 2024

Interview date:  4 November 2024

How To Apply: 

Please email us at recruitment@charitycareersafrica.com to request a full job description and person specification. You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.

This search is being conducted by Charity Careers Africa. Our leadership team has all worked in the nonprofit sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.