Job TitleDevelopment Professional - Transformational Gift Fundraiser (AD06)LocationJohannesburg,ZAOrganization NameDevelopment OfficeDepartment DescriptionMain Purpose:
The Transformational Gift Fundraiser will be expected to secure donor/sponsorship support for the University of the Witwatersrand from the highest-income-level individual, family trusts and foundations, local and global philanthropic trusts and foundations, and corporate sponsor and donor prospects, with a focus on the university s strategic fundraising campaign priorities.
The Transformational Gift Fundraiser will have the responsibility to identify, cultivate, engage with, solicit from and steward prospective palladium donors and sponsors with the capacity to make transformational gifts of R100m and above from individuals, trusts, foundations and corporations.
Brief DescriptionKey Responsibilities:
Identifying transformational giving trends and innovations that yield secure investments/donations to the University. Identifying and securing new transformational gifts for the University s priority projects. Co-ordinating institutional strategies that will be appealing to current and new transformational gift investors. Ensure high-level stewardship of existing transformational gift investors and actively re-engaging past transformational gift investors.Requirements:
Bachelor s degree, or equivalent relevant qualifications, in fields such as philanthropy, corporate social investment, marketing, corporate communications and/or business development. 3 5 Years working experience. Proven success and substantial experience in transformational gift fundraising (R100m and above), from solicitation to closure, preferably in a higher education donor environment from individuals, trusts, foundations and corporations. Proven success in supporting and managing donor cultivation and stewardship, preferably in a higher education donor environment.Preferences:
Work experience in a Higher Education Environment.
Detailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To ApplyClosing Date: 24 January 2025

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The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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