Strategic Fundraising Manager – Major Gifts & Grants

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

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.