Responsibilities

• set and achieve realistic time-limited fundraising targets, agreed in consultation with Managing Directorand the Board of Trustees

• create a sustainable and diverse fundraising portfolio, with funding streams including individuals, major gifts, corporates, community, events, trusts/foundations and other grant-makers, with appropriate priorities

• continue and develop current fundarising activities

• support the development of large-scale multi-country funding proposals to international funders

• developf undraising and publicity materials for awareness- and fundraising.

• support advocacy work with key in-country partners, government ministries, funders and international agencies.

• raise awareness of the DCMA and its work at local and national levels, e.g. giving talks to groups or seeking opportunities with the media

• manage and update databases to record donor contact and preference information

• create a regular quarterly newsletter to share with supporters, partners and funders

• continually seek new and appropriate contacts and partnerships with relevant individuals or organisations

• lead communication with key donors and funders with the aim of cultivating, growing and sustaining long-term funding and collaboration

Qualifications

• Strong track record of securing funding for charitable or NGO activities from a variety of funding streams, preferably in the culture field in developing countries
• Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder, client and donor rel
• An understanding of the culture field in Africa
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of Swahili will be an advantage
• High standard of computer literacy

Applications (CV and covering letter) should be sent by 4th July to admin@zanzibarmusic.org