Job Description

Fundraising Marketer Bergvliet High School (BHS) is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Fundraising Marketer to join our School and develop fundraising programs to meet our fundraising goals throughout the year. The ideal candidate is a good communicator, someone who is ready to accept the challenge to raise awareness about what BHS does, elicit interest in BHSxe2x80x99s activities and create opportunities for the School to increase its overall performance and impact in the community. This post commences 1 February 2024. Requirements: A marketing/related qualification and/or a minimum of 5 years working experience within a Fundraising/Marketing/Public Relations environment. Proven experience in developing and building effective relationships and opportunities with key corporate and community stakeholders, donors and businesses using an influential yet collaborative style. xc2xa7 Demonstrable experience in fundraising and a successful track record in Marketing/Public Relations, with a growth mindset and a willingness to keep up with the latest marketing strategies. xc2xa7 Proven work experience as a Fundraiser or similar role with an excellent track record of securing substantial funding. xc2xa7 An independent, proactive and outcome-focused approach, as well as the ability to build trust and confidence amongst our parents, alumni and other stakeholders to ensure success. xc2xa7 Highly motivated with excellent presentation skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills. xc2xa7 The ideal candidate will be positive, creative, innovative and enthusiastic with excellent social and interpersonal skills. xc2xa7 Experience in developing integrated fundraising and marketing campaigns and testing new channels and ideas. xc2xa7 Proficient computer and basic graphic design skills. xc2xa7 The ability to design and edit marketing material. xc2xa7 A skill set that includes: persuasiveness, good organizational skills, strong leadership and assertiveness qualities. Key Responsibilities: xc2xa7 Obtaining corporate scholarships for learners and for leading promotional activities. xc2xa7 Produce marketing material such as the Annual School Magazine and school marketing brochures. xc2xa7 Compile and publish the Annual School Magazine by liaising with publishing companies, photographers, potential advertisers, etc. to ensure a thorough and accurate reflection of the school events for the year. xc2xa7 Organize campaigns that will lead to donations while maintaining relationships with current or future donors.

• Compile and maintain a database of local and international donors.
• Compile thorough marketing research for the School to analyse trends to benefit and promote future funding.
• Liaise with the BHS Alumni through various platforms and maintain the Past Pupils' Facebook Page.
• Maintain a database of successfully funded projects in the region and derive a list of potential partners that could be contacted for future collaborations and annual outreach efforts
• Build new working relationships with donors by attending relevant conferences and workshops.
• Write concept notes and full project proposals.
• Present innovative ideas to the SGB.
• Participate in meetings to discuss matters of interest for the School as a whole.
• Participate and support all the activities organized and promoted by the School.

If you are self-motivated and excited by this opportunity with flexible working hours and able to manage your own campaigns to deliver a long-term income stream for the School, send a comprehensive CV and 3 contactable referees via email to the HR MANAGER: recruitment@bhs.org.za MONTHLY REMUNERATION: R 10 000 BASIC AND COMMISSION BASED CLOSING DATE: 29 NOVEMBER 2023 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be expected to be available for interviews at a date, time and place determined by BHS. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful. Prospective employees are obliged to confirm (on an affidavit) that they have never been convicted of a sexual offence against a child or person as well as provide a police clearance certificate. The SGB reserves the right not to appoint an applicant, should the needs of the school change. Job Type: Part-time Salary: R10,000.00 per month Ability to Commute:

• Cape Town, Western Cape (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cape Town, Western Cape: Relocate before starting work (Required)