Development Manager - Non-Profit

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Medical, retirement, and life cover

Generous annual leave

Professional development allowances

Impactful educational charity work

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing a Development Manager for a well-established nonprofit in Stellenbosch to lead fundraising efforts and implement a comprehensive plan for growth. You will cultivate major donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations to secure significant support and enable educational empowerment in the Western Cape.

You will lead grant proposals, high-profile events, and mentor a development team while reporting progress to leadership and shaping the charity's financial future.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in non-profit fundraising and development.
• Proven track record managing multi-million rand campaigns.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with high-net-worth individuals and funders.
• Experience with donor management software and fundraising databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan to meet annual goals.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, foundations, and partners.
• Lead preparation of grant proposals and fundraising appeals.
• Organize and manage high-profile fundraising events and campaigns.
• Supervise and mentor the development team; drive collaboration.
• Monitor progress, analyze trends, and report financial performance.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grant writing

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Donor management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established non-profit organization focused on educational empowerment, seeks a seasoned Development Manager to lead fundraising efforts in Stellenbosch. This strategic role is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan to secure the resources necessary for the organization's growth and continued impact. You will cultivate relationships with major donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations, driving the acquisition of significant financial support. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to shape the financial future of a vital organization and enhance educational opportunities within the Western Cape community, working from a picturesque and dynamic location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic fundraising plan to achieve annual financial goals.


• Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.


• Lead the preparation of compelling grant proposals and fundraising appeals.


• Organize and manage high-profile fundraising events and campaigns.


• Supervise and mentor the development team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.


• Monitor fundraising progress, analyze trends, and report on financial performance to leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in non-profit fundraising and development.


• Proven track record of successfully managing multi-million rand fundraising campaigns.


• Exceptional leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals and institutional funders.


• Experience with donor management software and fundraising databases.


• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.


• Comprehensive medical, retirement, and life insurance benefits.


• Generous annual leave and professional development allowances.


• A significant opportunity to influence the growth and impact of a leading educational charity.


• Work in a beautiful and vibrant setting in Stellenbosch.