Fundraiser for PRESENCE

PRESENCE Vision:
PRESENCE aims to develop Living Landscapes throughout the Eastern Cape in South Africa. A ‘living landscape’ has a variety of healthy eco-systems and land-uses and is home to ecological, agricultural and social systems which are managed so that they function sustainably. This ensures that natural and cultural resources are available for future generations and therewith supporting their future livelihoods.  Learn more about the PRESENCE here…

Living Lands Purpose:
The vision of Living Lands is to make collaborations work on the Living Landscape. Living Lands is the secretariat of the PRESENCE Network. Living Lands is responsible for the support, communication and promotion of this network. Learn more about Living Lands here…

Role Purpose:
To support the PRESENCE Network with the attraction of external funding that can be used for either science, the improvement of existing and/or the development of new initiatives related to tourism, restoration incentives, marketing, nature conservation and the development of the PRESENCE Learning Village.

Main Responsibilities:
• To contribute to the creation and successful finalization of fundraising proposals;
• To contribute to the development of the overall fundraising strategy and budget, working across the charity to ensure effective information sharing, planning and delivery;
• To support the team with research into new business and sponsorship opportunities;
• To provide administrative support including updating the database with information in relation to PRESENCE activities, pre and post PRESENCE correspondence and the production of creative content for promotional material;
• To provide regular reports to the Living Lands staff in relation to all fundraising activities, budgets, prize and sponsorship approaches;
• To liaise with PRESENCE supporters and vendors to build relationships and ensure a seamless donor experience;
• To provide support at a variety of learning and social events either during the day or evening;
• To undertake any other relevant duties or projects delegated by the Living Lands staff, which are in line with the responsibilities of this role.

Experience, Knowledge and skills:
• Basic marketing and PR knowledge;
• Previous experience of fundraising preferable;
• IT proficiency to a self-supporting standard in Microsoft Office applications and Raisers Edge would be an advantage.

Personal Attributes:
• Flexible in approach with the ability to manage changing priorities;
• Strong influencing and communication skills with the ability to gain commitment from stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally;
• Outstanding relationship skills with the ability to motivate and inspire stakeholders, particularly supporters;
• Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure with changing priorities;
• Effective networker with a high level of interpersonal skills;
• Strong communication skills;
• Entrepreneurial approach to fundraising with the ability to identify and maximise opportunities with existing and potential new supporters;
• An outgoing confident individual who is target driven and solution focused;
• Desire to continually develop and work outside of comfort zone;
• Collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Ability to work on own initiative with little support required.
• Ability to work in an area that is highly remote with limited transportation.

For more information or to apply for this position contact:
Dieter Van den Broeck - broeck@earthcollective.net

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