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South Africa: Fundraising Co-ordinator, Peace Parks Foundation
Peace Parks Foundation (PPF) is a section 21 not-for-profit company established to facilitate the establishment and development of Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs) in Southern Africa. PPF seeks a dynamic and energetic Fundraising Coordinator on a fixed-term contract.

Fundraising Co-ordinator
(36-month Fixed-term Contract)

This position will appeal to someone who has relevant work experience
in the non-profit sector and who is seeking a challenging opportunity to
work as part of the PPF Head Office team based in Stellenbosch.

The responsibilities and duties of this position will include:
  • Research of donor environment, proactive sourcing of suitable
  • corporate donors and development and maintenance of donor database
  • Development and execution of a fundraising strategy and plan
  • Drafting and submission of funding applications in accordance with the
  • identified and prioritised management, training and project activity needs
  • of the Foundation
  • Securing income from individuals and corporations, as well as revenue and capital income from trusts, private and public foundations, NGOs and aid agencies
  • Donor reporting and communication.

The following skills and experience will be required:
  • A qualification in a relevant field
  • Strong organisational, administrative and financial administration skills
  • At least two years' experience in fundraising management and experience in writing funding applications in the NGO sector
  • Demonstrable results in securing funding from donors and knowledge of the donor environment
  • Excellent time management, ability to prioritise and work on a range of different tasks simultaneously and ability to perform in a pressurised, deadline-based environment
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal and written English, whilst knowledge of a second European language is desirable
  • Valid driver's licence.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter detailing
your interest in and suitability for the position, as well as Curriculum
Vitae, with contact details of 3 references. These should be
submitted by 22 February 2008 to lead to an interview on 28
February 2008.

A competitive salary package will be negotiated, based on qualifications
and experience.

Applications should be submitted to: Mr Werner Myburgh (Chief
Operating Officer), Peace Parks Foundation, Millennia Park, PO Box
12743, Die Boord, Stellenbosch, South Africa, fax: +27 (0) 21 887-
6189 or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Short-listed candidates will be contacted to attend an interview.