Fundraising Manager

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + commission structure

Career advancement opportunities

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development budget

Community impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-driven Fundraising Manager to lead fundraising initiatives for a leading charity based in Welkom. The role focuses on securing financial resources, cultivating donor relationships, and overseeing campaigns to sustain growth and impact across the region.

The ideal candidate will drive strategy, manage major gifts, grants, and events, and lead a fundraising team to success in a challenging, rewarding nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising experience with a track record of success.
• Strong knowledge of major gifts, grants and events.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain donor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations.
• Plan and execute diverse fundraising events, campaigns and appeals.
• Manage donor relationships with effective stewardship and retention.
• Oversee grant proposals and reports to funders.
• Supervise and mentor the fundraising team to foster high performance.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

CRM software

Strategic planning

Communication

Negotiation

Team leadership

Tools

Grant management software

CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading charity organization based in Welkom , is seeking a results-oriented Fundraising Manager to lead their efforts in securing financial resources. This role is essential for driving the organization's sustainability and growth, requiring a strategic approach to identifying funding opportunities, cultivating donor relationships, and managing campaigns. You will play a key part in ensuring our client can continue its vital work across the Free State province. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape fundraising strategies and contribute directly to the mission of a respected charitable institution in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual financial goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Plan and execute diverse fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals to broaden the donor base.
• Manage donor relationships, ensuring effective stewardship and retention strategies are in place.
• Oversee the preparation of grant proposals and reports to funders.
• Supervise and mentor the fundraising team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Requirements

• Proven experience in fundraising, development, or a related field, with a track record of success.
• Strong understanding of various fundraising methods, including major gifts, grants, and events.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in donor management software and CRM systems.
• Experience in strategic planning and financial oversight within a non-profit setting .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and commission structure based on fundraising success.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Professional development budget for training and conferences.
• A chance to lead impactful fundraising efforts that directly support the community's needs in the Free State .