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Current Vacancies

                           

Job Title: Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator / Fundraiser

Location: Cape Town (satellite office N1 City)

Position Type: Full time

 

About Us:

The South African Education Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children and youth at crucial stages of their education, from pre-school through to high school. Our mission is to provide comprehensive support and opportunities that foster educational success and lifelong learning.

 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator / Fundraiser to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening our relationships with stakeholders while leading our fundraising efforts to support and expand our impact.

 

Key Responsibilities:

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1. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop and implement engagement strategies to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, partners, and community organisations.

• Coordinate and facilitate meetings, events, and workshops to engage stakeholders and gather feedback.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, addressing inquiries and ensuring their needs are met.

• Maintain an up-to-date stakeholder database, ensuring accurate records of interactions and relationships.

 

2. Fundraising:

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans to meet and exceed financial targets.

• Research and identify potential donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.

• Compile and maintain a database of local and international donor organisations

• Compile, maintain and update a donor strategy.

• Prepare and submit grant applications and proposals to secure funding.

• Plan and coordinate fundraising events, campaigns, and initiatives.

• Track and report on fundraising progress, analysing data to improve strategies and outcomes.

• Overall responsibility for implementing our fundraising/ business development strategy steadily increasing our income towards R15million Rands

 

3. Communication & Marketing:

• Create and implement communication strategies to promote the organization’s mission and programs to stakeholders.

• Develop marketing materials, including brochures, newsletters, and social media content, to support engagement and fundraising efforts.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure consistent messaging across all channels.

• Manage the organisation’s social media presence, ensuring timely and relevant content is shared with the community.

 

4. Collaboration & Teamwork:

• Work closely with the Director, Programs and Finance teams to ensure alignment of stakeholder engagement and fundraising activities with organizational goals.

• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on stakeholder engagement and fundraising progress.

• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of organisational strategies.

 

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, fundraising, communication, or marketing roles.

• Proven experience in developing and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling messages for different audiences.

• Experience in planning and executing successful fundraising campaigns and events.

• Proficiency in using Salesforce systems, fundraising software, and social media platforms.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and t ime management skills.

• A passion for education, environmental education.

• Financial planning skills and budget management.

• Experience in international grants applications and fundraising.

• Ability to travel when required.

• Own car and driver’s licence.

 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field (preferred).

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and salary expectations to HR@saep.org by 30 September 2024.

 

SAEP is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

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INTERN

Internships and student placements are a great way for aspiring professionals to gain experience and to contribute at the same time.

 

We host social work students from local and international universities for their practical placements, provide opportunities for students to research advance organisational goals while mentoring aspiring professionals.

 

Internships are mutually beneficial:  Interns inform and add value to the workplace while gaining practical experience and adding value to their personal, academic, and professional pursuits.

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If you are interested in volunteering please send us your CV and a letter of motivation to volunteer@saep.org or info@saep.org with details of the time you have available and how you are interested in becoming involved.

VOLUNTEER

SAEP hosts volunteers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, and with an amazing variety of skills and interests.

 

Volunteering at SAEP is a rewarding experience and a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and young people. It is impossible to list all the ways volunteers can contribute to SAEP so here are just some examples:

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- tertiary student adviser

- tutoring & training

- fund raising & social media/photography

- administration

- helping on hikes, outings & camps

- building & maintenance of ECD centres 

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If you are interested in volunteering please send us your CV and a letter of motivation to volunteer@saep.org with details of the time you have available and how you are interested in becoming involved.

ADVISE

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic Tertiary Support Programme, helping students from low socio-economic backgrounds to achieve their goals of graduating with a tertiary qualification. Advisers support tertiary students in their personal and academic development through face to face meetings, joint events and electronic check ins.

 

Mentors must be graduates themselves, understand how to navigate tertiary institutions and commit to support a student for a year. Advisers and students are matched as far as possible according to educational background, career path, and other factors such as geographical location. The ultimate goal is for the students and adviser to have a meaningful, supportive relationship.

 

Enquiries: sihle@saep.org

 

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