External Relations and Funding Officer

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POSITION INFO:

WESTERN CAPE

Our client, LuminAfrica, is a collaborative South African based Bible translation organisation. The company is currently seeking the services of an experienced individual to become a valuable member of their small and innovative team. The successful candidate will have an understanding of Bible Translation and the Orality Movement, a passion to reach oral learners with truth, and a sincere desire to build relationships with their existing and growing investor community to ensure that LuminAfrica has the necessary funding to support its various initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Build strong and lasting relationships with potential investors (including individuals, families, and businesses)
• Pursue profitable revenue opportunities and mutually beneficial results for the investor and LuminAfrica
• Nurture, develop, strengthen and expand resource partnerships with advocates and ambassadors for Bible translation within South Africa
• Ensure regular, personalized communication with major investors and prospects
• Prepare and present compelling proposals and presentations tailored to the interests of major investors
• Meet or exceed activity targets appropriate for the role, including in-person meetings with prospective investors
• Maintain accurate records of investor interactions, solicitations, and gifts while providing regular reports on progress toward goals
• Handle relevant administrative tasks related to investor management, including database updates, correspondence and event budgets
• Work closely with other development staff, marketing and communications stakeholders, leadership, and volunteers to plan and execute events to engage investors and prospects
• Collaborate regularly with projects administrator to stay apprised of impact stories and time-sensitive needs across field ministries

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (fundraising, sales, marketing, investor or customer relations etc.)
• At least 5 years’ experience in sales or ministry fundraising
• Outgoing personality with an enthusiastic interest in building relationships with a variety of people
• Excellent communication skills (in person, telephonically, and in writing)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, and CRM systems
• Willingness to abide by biblical principles and core values, ensuring the integrity of the ministry
• Ability to share personal testimony of Jesus Christ
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to prioritize and complete work in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain absolute confidentiality and professionalism
• Superb analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates a high degree of ownership and flexibility
• Good business acumen (good understanding of big business, philanthropic trusts, foundations etc.)
• Experience in developing communication collateral for a range of stakeholders
• Experience in event management and planning
• Networking aptitude
• Astute emotional intelligence (self-awareness; self-expression, etc.)

Ability to connect with different ethnicities, cultures, world views, etc.