Remote Fundraising and Donor Relations Manager

Placements24; Queenstown; Remote; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary and benefits

Global donor network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Fundraising and Donor Relations Manager to drive fundraising strategies across channels. You will cultivate donors, manage major gift portfolios, and coordinate campaigns from a home office.

In this fully remote role, you will track KPIs, generate reports, and collaborate with marketing to create compelling fundraising collateral. A Bachelor's degree and 6+ years in fundraising are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of fundraising and development experience with success in major gifts.
• Proven ability to build and maintain donor relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong proposals.
• CRM proficiency (Salesforce, Raiser's Edge).
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies across channels.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Plan and implement campaigns and appeals.
• Oversee donor communication, stewardship, and impact reports.
• Track fundraising progress and report on KPIs.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop fundraising collateral.
• Identify and research new funding opportunities.
• Maintain accurate donor records in the CRM database.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relationship management

Proposal writing

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking non-profit organization dedicated to humanitarian aid, is seeking an experienced and proactive Remote Fundraising and Donor Relations Manager. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere while driving critical fundraising efforts. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to attract, cultivate, and retain donors, ensuring the financial sustainability of our client's impactful programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of donor engagement. You will manage a portfolio of donors, build strong relationships, and inspire philanthropic support. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to a noble cause from the comfort of your home office, connecting with a global network of supporters and colleagues. We seek a passionate individual committed to our mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies across various channels (major gifts, grants, online giving, events).
• Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Manage a personal portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Plan and implement fundraising campaigns and appeals.
• Oversee donor communication and stewardship activities, including thank-you letters and impact reports.
• Track fundraising progress, analyze data, and report on key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop fundraising collateral.
• Identify and research new funding opportunities.
• Maintain accurate donor records in the CRM database.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in fundraising and development, with a demonstrated success in major gift solicitation.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong proposal writing abilities.
• Proficiency in CRM database management (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge).
• Strong understanding of fundraising best practices and ethical standards.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet ambitious fundraising goals in a remote setting.
• Experience in planning and executing virtual fundraising events.
• Passion for the mission of humanitarian aid and social impact.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility to work from home.
• Join a dynamic and impactful organization and play a vital role in securing the resources needed to achieve our mission.