Actual Job Responsibilities

1. Establish and execute strategic philanthropy and future plans for fundraising for the Foundation.
2. Report and work closely with the Board to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the Foundation.
3. Supervise and collaborate with the Foundation staff.
4. Planning and operation of annual budget.
5. Serve as primary spokesperson to the Foundation’s constituents, the media, and the public.
6. Establish and maintain relationships with various organisations and utilise those relationships to strategically enhance Foundation’s Mission.
7. Engage in fundraising and developing other revenues.
8. Oversee marketing and other communication efforts.
9. Establish employment, administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the Foundation.
10. Review and approve contracts for the Foundation.
11. Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
12. Assist and lead partnerships that are separate from Scholarship programmes. i.e., connections with universities.
13. Write and review proposals for collaborations and concept notes.
14. Attend and lead fortnightly and catch-up meetings with the Foundation Team as required.
15. Outreach and connect with senior members of universities and other organisations.
16. Recruitment – lead recruitment processes for jobs within the organisation, including interviews and selection.
17. Attend and lead monthly board meetings.
18. Attend events - University visits on behalf of the Foundation.