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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective fundraising strategies to match SIT's mission and fundraising expectations.


• Develop gift opportunities and create proposals that match the interest of possible donors (Businesses, Individuals and Community Leaders) with the needs of SIT.


• Steward, maintain and strengthen and SIT's relationships with its prospective and existing donors through active participation in:
  
  
  
  • Timely and effective communication with donors and possible donors
  
  
  • Strategically planned and organised appreciation and recognition events to continually engage donors
  
  
  
  


• Work closely with senior university administrators and academics, obtaining their support
  while managing expectations and relationships.


• Support the Division's gift solicitation pipeline and follow-up on the closing of gift/s by assisting in the drafting of Gift Proposal/s and Gift Agreements.

 Job Requirements

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  Degree with at least 7 years of relevant work experience, preferably in higher education sector.
  
  


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  A self-starter who can operate with a high degree of independence
  
  


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  An excellent track record in fundraising, preferably in university advancement, and good networking with industries.
  
  


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  Requires strong analytical and marketing skills 
  
  


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  A team player with good engagement skills, including listening, negotiating and presenting.