Donor Relationship Manager
Listing reference: ukzn_000546
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 18 April 2025
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Fundraising
Location: Durban
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Peromnes Grade 7
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The key role of the Donor Relationship Manager will be to identify and nurture mutually beneficial partnerships for the University with corporates, foundations, trusts, alumni and/or individuals; in order to secure philanthropic and third-stream income generation for UKZN.
Job description
- Key Responsibility Areas of the job include proactive fundraising; stewarding donors and building a network among corporates, trusts, foundations, alumni and individuals; the coordination of special projects and the active promotion of Foundation campaigns and the Annual Giving Plan; administration including meetings with College personnel; and donor events management.
- The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a proactive and empathetic approach to donor engagement, good project management skills, and a passion for advancing higher education through philanthropy.
Minimum requirements
- A relevant postgraduate degree
- A minimum of five years’ experience in Fundraising/Sales, preferably in the higher education or non-profit sector
- Traceable evidence of the ability to raise funds exceeding R3m per annum over a sustained period
- A valid driver’s licence
Knowledge of:
- Project management
- Events management
- The Higher Education Sector
Benefits
Appointment to this position will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service.
