Development Director

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level bonus program

Fully remote position

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Development Director to lead fundraising in a fully remote capacity. Design and execute development strategies, cultivate major gifts, oversee grants, and collaborate with the executive team to secure resources for social impact.

With 7–10 years in non-profit fundraising, you will build donor relationships, manage a high-performance team, and leverage CRM systems to track performance. This executive role offers bonuses and flexible remote work.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive non-profit fundraising experience.
• Proven success in major gifts and campaigns.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic planning and communication skills.
• Experience building high-level donor relationships and managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan to meet revenue goals.
• Cultivate and solicit major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Oversee grant writing, donor stewardship, and capital campaign initiatives.
• Build and manage relationships with key donors, prospects, and philanthropic leaders.
• Lead and mentor the development team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Analyze fundraising performance data and provide regular reports to the executive team and board.

Skills

Major gifts

Grant writing

Donor stewardship

Capital campaigns

CRM systems

Strategic fundraising

Leadership

Communication

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and experienced Development Director to lead their fundraising efforts, operating entirely remotely. This senior role is paramount in driving the financial sustainability and growth of the organization within the Charity & Voluntary sector. You will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive development strategies, cultivating major donor relationships, and overseeing all aspects of fundraising campaigns. Working from anywhere, you will collaborate closely with the executive team and board members, leveraging your expertise to inspire support and secure the resources needed to achieve our client's ambitious social impact goals, fostering a culture of philanthropy and resource stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan to meet organizational revenue goals.
• Cultivate and solicit major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Oversee grant writing, donor stewardship, and capital campaign initiatives.
• Build and manage relationships with key donors, prospects, and philanthropic leaders.
• Lead and mentor the development team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Analyze fundraising performance data and provide regular reports to the executive team and board.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in non-profit fundraising and development, with a strong track record in major gifts and campaigns.
• Proven success in leading fundraising initiatives within the Charity & Voluntary sector.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills.
• Experience in building and managing high-level donor relationships.
• Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life integration.
• Significant opportunities for professional leadership and impact.
• Work with a passionate team dedicated to profound social change.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and other benefits.
• Be at the forefront of shaping the organization's future.