You will be reporting to Executive Director.
Job Descriptions:
- Researching governmental and non-governmental organisations, foundations, corporates and individuals to identify funding and sponsoring leads
- Researching the needs of corporate companies and learning who makes decisions about sponsorships and donations
- Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish contact, build rapport, set up meetings with a view to closing deals
- Planning and overseeing new marketing and revenue generating initiatives
- Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events (in relations to Art and Culture and Government)
- Preparing presentations and sales displays
- Contacting sponsors, donors and Friends of Practice to inform them about new developments in the company’s events and initiatives
- Develop, write and submit Proposals, execute Contracts and follow up Reports (If required)
- Negotiating and closing deals by phone, email, and in person
- Donor relationship management covering Friends of Practice, partners and sponsors
- Work closely with the Communications Department on events and/or projects.
- Assist the Executive Director in day-to-day administrative details; coordinates the flow of information as required for policy and operational decisions
- Research, source, collate information for analysis and evaluates alternatives for action; develops internal relationships necessary to effect solutions.
- Responsible for timely application and subsequent execution of funding and sponsoring contracts
- Directs the research, analysis, preparation and editing of administrative staff reports; coordinates the publication of Company overview.
- Investigates and responds to concerns and complaints from clients, community advocacy groups, members of the public.
- Coordinates the production of various documents and other written materials for I]internal and external distribution.
- Coordinates public information program; writes and disseminates a variety of informational materials
- Prepares a variety of correspondence, periodic and special reports, informational publications, policies, procedures and other written materials; maintains accurate records and files related to work performed.
For education and experience background
- relevant degree from a reputable university
- 1-3 years relevant experience in marketing/customer relationship management preferred but not a must.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Pleasant personality and good people skills
- A team player who is able to work independently with minimum supervision
