Readvertisement: Director of Community Engagement (Grade 19)
- Location
- Eastern Cape
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role at Rhodes University is for a Manager: Fundraising who will support the Director: Advancement and Communications. The primary objective is to develop and implement a comprehensive advancement and fundraising strategy aimed at strengthening the University’s long-term financial sustainability. The position focuses on expanding and diversifying the University’s unencumbered funding base to support institutional growth, sustainability, and impact. **What you will do** - Support the Director: Advancement and Communications in developing and implementing a comprehensive and integrated advancement and fundraising strategy. - Expand and diversify the University’s unencumbered funding base. - Engage in effective donor cultivation and stakeholder engagement. - Lead targeted fundraising initiatives. - Contribute to strengthening the University’s long-term financial sustainability, institutional growth, and impact. **Requirements (from the original advert)** - A relevant B. Degree (NQF level 7) or equivalent. - Approximately 7 years’ relevant experience, which includes: - A track record of successful fundraising. - Demonstrated initiative in enhancing or building key relationships. - A proven track record of securing significant funding from diverse sources. - At least 3 years’ management experience. - Previous experience working with senior management in an organisation, where strategic implementation has been required. **Who should apply** Candidates with a relevant B. Degree (NQF level 7) and approximately 7 years of relevant experience, particularly in successful fundraising, relationship building, and securing significant funding. Applicants must also have at least 3 years of management experience and previous experience working with senior management on strategic implementation. **Deadline** 10 November 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/manager-fundraising-rhodes-university-1 Source: myjobmag
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