Development Associate

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development and training

Paid time off

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking an enthusiastic Development Associate to support fundraising and donor relations. This role focuses on donor communications, campaign support and ensuring smooth operation within the development department.

You will work with the Fundraising Manager to cultivate relationships with supporters and contribute to the organization's financial stability. This entry point into the nonprofit sector offers growth in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-profit administration or development support.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• A commitment to the mission of charitable organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns.
• Manage donor database, ensuring accuracy of contact information and donation records.
• Prepare donor correspondence, thank-you letters, and acknowledgment receipts.
• Conduct prospect research to identify potential new donors and funding opportunities.
• Provide administrative support to the development team, including scheduling and preparing materials.
• Assist with reporting on fundraising progress and donor engagement metrics.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Donor management software

Job description

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Development Associate to support fundraising and donor relations activities in Bloemfontein . This role is crucial for managing donor communications, assisting with fundraising campaigns, and ensuring the smooth operation of the development department. You will work closely with the Fundraising Manager to cultivate relationships with supporters and contribute to the organization's financial stability. This position offers a fantastic entry point into the non-profit development sector for individuals passionate about making a difference and eager to grow their skills in a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns.
• Manage donor database, ensuring accuracy of contact information and donation records.
• Prepare donor correspondence, thank-you letters, and acknowledgment receipts.
• Conduct prospect research to identify potential new donors and funding opportunities.
• Provide administrative support to the development team, including scheduling and preparing materials.
• Assist with reporting on fundraising progress and donor engagement metrics.

Requirements

• Experience in non-profit administration or development support.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• A commitment to the mission of charitable organizations .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and mission-driven field.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Supportive team culture focused on collective success.