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Nontsikelelo R. — Mid-Level Fundraising Consultant from South Africa

Nontsikelelo R.

Mid-Level Fundraising Consultant

South Africa 6+ years
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Nontsikelelo Loretta R. is an accomplished Fundraising Consultant and communications specialist with extensive experience across sectors including non-profits, media, government, social development, housing, microfinance, and agribusiness in South Africa and beyond. She has successfully developed and executed fundraising strategies, directed public and private partnerships, and managed large-scale events such as the Operation Masakhane for the Homeless National Launch and the Government Borrowers’ Forum for the SA National Treasury and The World Bank. Throughout her career, Loretta R. has demonstrated expertise in stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization, and project management, reflected in her roles leading donor pipeline development, preparing grant proposals, and securing sponsorships for high-profile events. Her work encompasses building government and civil society collaborations, managing communications and promotional campaigns for organizations like Girls & Boys Town SA and Prime Events, and executing complex projects in social impact and community service domains.

Experience

  • Fundraising Consultant

    Equal Citizens of Short Stature, Southern Africa (ECOSS-SA) · 2023 — Present
    Formulated and executed a fundraising strategy focused on diversifying revenue sources, including grants and individual donors; crafted grant proposals and maintained a robust donor pipeline while enhancing donor retention; engaged stakeholders and negotiated partnerships with governmental and civil society organizations to facilitate program execution.

  • Fundraising Consultant (Contract)

    Legacy Hope Foundation (Military Veterans of South Africa) · 2022 — 2023
    Conducted research to identify high-net-worth individuals, corporates, foundations, and trusts for philanthropic contributions both locally and internationally; communicated the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to prospective donors; prepared fundraising and grants proposals along with initial and final project budgets.

  • Chief Visionary Advisor (Contract & Virtual office)

    Honeyguide Group (Pty) Ltd · 2014 — 2020
    Secured public and private partnerships with government and civil society; developed policies and strategies for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) within the agribusiness and technology sectors; compiled organizational compliance documents for the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and performed due diligence for prospective clients.

  • Consultant – Resource Mobilisation (Contract)

    Legacy Foundation · 2016 — 2018
    Authored concept notes and funding proposals while establishing an administrative system for fundraising activities; researched potential funders and prepared budgets to expand fundraising opportunities through cultivated relationships.

  • Chairperson

    Aruna Media & Pinpoint Media · 2012 — 2014
    Forged partnerships with key stakeholders across the public and private sectors to enhance the company’s opportunities.

  • Partnerships Manager

    Shout-It-Now · 2012 — 2012
    Designed and implemented strategies for engaging government and NGOs with the organization's initiatives; developed significant relationships with national and provincial government officials and represented the organization in meetings with health and education departments; assisted in negotiating memoranda of understanding with various stakeholders; conducted public presentations and tracked relevant policy changes.

  • Consultant

    Afro Music Lab · 2010 — 2010
    Secured sponsorship for the 'Oliver Tambo' Musical.

  • Consultant & Shareholder

    Amistad Consortium · 2007 — 2009
    Researched potential investors while engaging in negotiations and deal closures.

  • Senior Executive – Corporate Affairs

    Girls & Boy’s Town SA · 2006 — 2007
    Facilitated the transformation process and established strategic alliances with stakeholders; developed and executed communications and marketing strategies while overseeing media and promotional campaigns; managed internal communication and provided strategic direction regarding communications to top management.

  • Director - Communications-Marketing(Partner)

    EM Squared · 2005 — 2006
    Created strategies for coordinating various exhibitions, conferences, and launches while preparing business and funding proposals; maintained relationships with stakeholders across sectors and led public relations campaigns.

  • Managing Partner

    Timeline Communications cc. · 2001 — 2004
    Directed event management by conceptualizing designs for events and led logistics teams; prepared budgets and secured logistics partners while managing support teams and project resources.

  • Events Manager: BEE

    Prime Events · 1999 — 2000
    Oversaw marketing and communication efforts targeting Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) clients; managed project logistics, proposal writing, public relations, finance, and entertainment.

  • Communications Manager

    Parliament of the Republic of South Africa (Minister’s Office for Disabled People) · 1998 — 1999
    Handled logistical arrangements for disabled parliamentarians and international visitors; coordinated articles for a monthly magazine focused on disability and prepared reports for head office.

  • Regional Manager: Client & Community Services

    Khayalethu Home Loans (Pty.) Ltd. (SA Housing Trust) · 1994 — 1998
    Initiated discussions between the company and communities involved in bond boycotts; negotiated social compacts and monitored progress; engaged with government on policies affecting bond payments; prepared reports for senior management and managed corporate social investment programs.

  • Manager - Community Liaison (Development Microfinance)

    Metropolitan Housing Finance Cooperative (METCO) · 1993 — 1994
    Facilitated social compacts while leading negotiations and conflict resolution; promoted loan products within communities and trained community loan officers while preparing reports and budgets.

  • Public Affairs Manager (Reporting to CEO)

    SA Lumber Millers Association (SALMA) · 1991 — 1993
    Identified and engaged key figures in Black communities and political circles to promote timber frame construction; established social compacts and negotiated with financial institutions for funding; coordinated national conferences and managed a monthly newsletter while overseeing operation Masakhane for the Homeless initiative.

  • Fundraising & PR Executive

    The Urban Foundation · 1986 — 1991
    Conducted donor research and cultivated relationships with listed companies while hosting luncheons to secure funding; coordinated township tours for donors and managed special projects and beneficiary follow-up processes.

Skills & Expertise

ConsultingEvent Marketing AssistantPrivate Blog NetworkContent CreationProject ManagementComputer Vision Engineer

Education

  • Certificate in Business Studies
    University of Lesotho, Botswana and Swaziland
  • Mass Media Studies [incomplete]
    St Francis College

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