2024 Latest Job Vacancy at Mould Empower Serve

Since 1986 Mould Empower Serve MES Johannesburg has been fulfilling the needs of the marginal and destitute communities in and around Johannesburg. MES Johannesburg works on a holistic approach of intake, intervention and exit.

All programmes are structured to successfully help each client one-step at a time. MES Johannesburg covers all services to ensure each client will have an exit opportunity with a successful outcome of becoming a sustainable citizen.

Job Title: Individuals and Churches Fundraiser
Job Location: Johannesburg

Purpose of the position isto administrate, coordinate and manage the fundraising and marketing strategy with a special focus on individuals and churches. Also responsible for Salesforce Administration.

Responsibilities:

New Individual and Churches Strategy Development
Prepare workable proposal for MES to participate in fundraising for individuals and churches
Co-develop and implement marketing tools & initiatives supporting the organisation’s individuals and churches strategy
Nurture ties with existing individuals and churches through the strategy
New leads converted to donors due to roll-out of strategy
Raise funds through Individuals and Churches strategy implementation.
Individuals and Churches Fundraising
To manage, maintain and expand the organisation’s individual and church strategy.
To co-develop the donor recruitment, donor approach and donor care plan standard operational procedures.
To compile a projected annual income forecast as per the assigned donors.
Utilise a strategic planning approach to identify opportunities for fundraising and initiate, coordinate and evaluate fundraising activities from individual donors and possible event sponsors.
To organise pop-up exhibitions at churches and public areas and offer support for F&M events
Meet with identified potential individuals and churches to attract support for the mission of MES
To submit proposals and conduct appropriate follow-up
To prepare solid feedback reports to donors where needed
To liaise with programme managers regarding client proposals, requests, and feedback
To liaise with finance department regarding the financial follow up and implications
To liaise with support services regarding goods in kind donations received
Research potential clients and engage at network opportunities
Maintain database files and records including those used to track contributions and keep accurate mailing lists
To stay well-informed and updated on the latest fundraising changes and developments
Corporate and Operational Work Ethos:
Conduct business according to the agreed upon MES Heartbeat Values
Submit month report on all activities conducted
Attend the monthly Fundraising and Marketing meetings and other meetings scheduled to ensure the smooth running of the department.
Ensure that accurate back-ups are done on all data
Appropriate data capturing and recording of funding status utilising Salesforce
General Duties:
Due to new developments of the department duties might be renegotiated within a reasonable scope with the employee.

Requirements:

Essential Qualifications:
Relevant Tertiary Qualification with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a fundraiser in the NGO sector.
Drivers Licence
Skills / Professional Knowledge
Knowledge and experience of MS Office Suite
Excellent command in spoken and written English and Afrikaans language
Knowledge of trends, techniques and best practices in fundraising and development
Budgeting experience
Beneficial Qualities:
Be innovative i.e. come up with new ideas and suggestions that can benefit the fundraising and marketing department
Must have public speaking experience

To apply

Submit your CV to vacancies@mes.org.za

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 31 July, 2024