Prospecting and Information Management geared to ensuring that SUF delivers on its mandate to the University in Fundraising. The position also manages Social media platforms for SUF and Donor Stewardship.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Research
Provide high-level research on individuals, corporations, Trusts and foundations
Research actual activities and ways to effectively run a donor stewardship program
Extract and communicate key information which directs cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Prospect Research/Management
Participate in developing potential sources list for the fundraising team.
Identify, research, and target potential corporate and foundation donors.
Develop and maintain a database of research on potential and actual donors.
Organize and record relevant research information for each donor.
Where necessary carry out specific prospect research on some potential donors.
Participate in developing potential sources list for the fundraising team.
Identify, research, and target prospects from current donors.
Assist in the cultivation, solicitation, management and recognition of a portfolio of prospects.
Accounting for Donations
Maintain a proper database for all donations received by various departments and/or faculties and ensure that they are properly receipted
Reconcile the donations with the records of the Finance Office.
Provide financial reports from Kuali on use of donor funds
Other tasks
Actively manage the SUF social media platforms i.e. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
May temporarily perform other duties assigned by the Director of Development, including decision making responsibilities as appropriate in his/her absence to maintain operations and services at a high level performance.
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree from reputable University
Experience:
Office Management
Events planning and execution
Fundraising and resource mobilization
Previous experience in a similar role will be an added advantage
Competencies and Attributes
Proficient computer skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
