Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective fundraising strategies to match SIT's mission and fundraising expectations.
• Develop gift opportunities and create proposals that match the interest of possible donors (Businesses, Individuals and Community Leaders) with the needs of SIT.
• Steward, maintain and strengthen SIT's relationships with prospective and existing donors through active participation in:
• Support the Division's gift solicitation pipeline and follow-up on the closing of gift/s by assisting in the drafting of Gift Proposal/s and Gift Agreements.

 Job Requirements

• Degree with 10 years of relevant working experience in higher education and fund raising or similar.
• A self-starter who can operate with a high degree of independence
• An excellent track record in fundraising, preferably in university advancement, and good networking with industries or a good track record of leading fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
• Requires strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
• A team player with good engagement skills, including listening, negotiating and presenting.