Experience

ForAfrika

• South Africa
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Donor Relations Admin Officer

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Administration of daily capturing with Donor Relations Clerk * Work closely and provide high level support with Donor Relations data clerk to ensure accurate and timely record keeping. * Cooperate with Donor Relations Team in setting ongoing weekly Plan of Action * Assist with the development and maintenance of JAM's donor database, cooperating with Marketing and PR activities and opportunities * Implement JAM campaigns and projects while assisting donor managers, team leaders and other role players * Assist and network with existing donors and potential donors to raise awareness and income for JAMSA through multiple projects * Assist to source new donors Show less

• Donor Relations Assistant

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Cooperate with Donor Relations Manager in setting ongoing weekly Plan of Action as opportunities arisePlan, coordinate and host tours of JAM HQ and field visits, researching status of guest/donorDevelop strong relationship with individual and corporate donors, capturing all vital information onto SalesforceResearch and source new corporate partnersAssist with the development and maintenance of JAM South African’s donor database, cooperating with Marketing and PR activities and opportunitiesCoordinate campaigns within Schools, Colleges and Universities, developing and nurturing these donor relationships in schools and tertiary institutionsPlan and supervise events and projectsIdentify all donors in pyramid categoriesPlan work flow in donor relations together with team of Data CapturersResearch for upgrading of Database tools and systemsRegular, effective reporting to all makeover participantsNetwork with existing donors and potential donors to raise awareness and income for JAM South Africa through multiple projectsObtain and nurture sponsors for projects and campaignsPromote JAM South Africa at talks, luncheons, business networking sessions etcEnsure that all work is done accuratelyAssist to source new donorsMaintain a 24hr turnaround for all donor receiptingAssist with all fundraising activities to attain maximum results and competencies. Share knowledge, ideas and skillsUndertake accurate capturing and reporting in Salesforce donor database (donation capturing)Liaise with donors and handle donation queries according the JAM valuesMaintain accurate listings of schools, corporates, media, volunteers and other data categoriesManage regular mail outsSee to after-hour services for JAM South Africa cell phoneAssist in budgeting, planning, purchasing and packaging of all donor giftsSource positive PR opportunities for JAM South AfricaHandle and respond to all donor queries Show less



Jo'burg Child Welfare

• South Africa
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Fund Developer: Individual Giving

  • Sep 2016 - May 2018

  My role is to secure new sustainable donor contributions for the Organisation. I maintain relationships with the new and existing donors, ensuring the donor remains active and committed to Jo’burg Child Welfare. Furthermore, I consistently increase the current donor contributions for the organisation. Most importantly I care and believe no child should suffer while I can help. My role is to secure new sustainable donor contributions for the Organisation. I maintain relationships with the new and existing donors, ensuring the donor remains active and committed to Jo’burg Child Welfare. Furthermore, I consistently increase the current donor contributions for the organisation. Most importantly I care and believe no child should suffer while I can help.



Fundraising That Works

• Facer

  • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016



Tribeca Public Relations

• South Africa
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Intern

  • Oct 2014 - May 2015

  Work with manager to deliver on day-to-day task and requirements of client campaigns, proficient in identifying and tracking feature and speaker opportunities in order to get relevant coverage for clients. Identifying, building and maintaining strong media relationships. Track and collect clippings in preparation of client reports weekly. Collate and draft monthly client reports and send them to manager with in stipulated deadline for approval Work with manager to deliver on day-to-day task and requirements of client campaigns, proficient in identifying and tracking feature and speaker opportunities in order to get relevant coverage for clients. Identifying, building and maintaining strong media relationships. Track and collect clippings in preparation of client reports weekly. Collate and draft monthly client reports and send them to manager with in stipulated deadline for approval



IIR South Africa

• IIR South Africa

• Events Coordinator

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2014

  event coordination. Speaker administration. Banking. Cost and budget Management. Exhibitor and Sponsor Management. Delegate Administration. event coordination. Speaker administration. Banking. Cost and budget Management. Exhibitor and Sponsor Management. Delegate Administration.