Development Lead - Cape Town Fundraising & Donor Relations

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Development Manager to lead fundraising efforts for a prestigious charitable foundation in Cape Town. You will drive strategy, cultivate donors, and secure resources to sustain social initiatives across the Western Cape.

You will work with the board, staff, and supporters to shape the organization’s future, manage a team, and deliver impactful outcomes with opportunities for bonuses based on fundraising success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business Administration, Marketing, Philanthropy, or Communications).
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive fundraising and development experience, preferably in non-profit or charity sectors.
• Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and meeting fundraising targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong donor cultivation and stewardship knowledge.
• Proficiency in fundraising software and donor management systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce).
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven leadership capabilities and experience in managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual revenue goals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and current donors, building meaningful relationships.
• Plan and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals and reports for foundations and other institutional funders.
• Oversee the donor database and ensure accurate record-keeping and timely acknowledgments.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to develop fundraising collateral and messaging.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the development team and volunteers.
• Stay abreast of fundraising best practices and philanthropic trends relevant to the Western Cape.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Development Manager to lead fundraising efforts for a prestigious charitable foundation in Cape Town. You will drive strategy, cultivate donors, and secure resources to sustain social initiatives across the Western Cape.

You will work with the board, staff, and supporters to shape the organization’s future, manage a team, and deliver impactful outcomes with opportunities for bonuses based on fundraising success.