Development Director

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Career growth

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Development Director to lead fundraising strategies and expand impact for a vital nonprofit. This fully remote leadership role focuses on major gift cultivation, donor stewardship, and building a robust development team.

You will develop comprehensive fundraising plans, analyze trends, and partner with senior leaders to secure the financial future of the organization. Strong communication and remote leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising and development.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in securing major gifts.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and financial management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience with remote leadership and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan to meet goals.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Oversee annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and special events.
• Lead and mentor the development team in a remote work setting.
• Create compelling case statements and fundraising materials.
• Analyze fundraising data and trends to inform strategy.

Skills

Strategic fundraising

Donor relations

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

CRM systems

Salesforce CRM

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and strategic Development Director to lead their fundraising efforts and expand their impact. This is a fully remote leadership position, allowing you to drive organizational growth from anywhere. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies, cultivating major donor relationships, and building a robust development team. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a seasoned fundraising professional to shape the financial future of a vital charitable organization and make a significant difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan to meet annual and long-term financial goals.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Oversee all aspects of fundraising, including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and special events.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the development team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Develop compelling case statements and fundraising materials.
• Analyze fundraising data and trends to inform strategy and optimize performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in non-profit fundraising and development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in securing major gifts and cultivating philanthropic relationships.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and financial management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience with CRM systems and fundraising best practices.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team in a remote work setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Significant opportunity for professional growth and leadership.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• A chance to drive meaningful impact and contribute to a vital cause.