Development Officer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses & incentives

Health insurance

PTO

Professional development in Bloemfonte

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a proactive Development Officer to advance fundraising efforts by cultivating and stewarding individual donors, expanding the supporter base and increasing program funding.

You will engage with donors, communicate impact, and ensure a positive giving experience, collaborating with the marketing team on donor campaigns and maintaining donor data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 2–4 years fundraising, donor relations, or related development experience.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase donor retention and upgrade giving levels.
• Plan and execute donor engagement events and communications.
• Manage a portfolio of key donors with personalized communication and stewardship.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on donor-focused campaigns and materials.
• Track donor interactions and manage donor database information accurately.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic charity operating in Bloemfontein , seeks a proactive and relationship-focused Development Officer to join their fundraising team. This role will focus on cultivating and stewarding relationships with individual donors, helping to grow the organization's supporter base and increase funding for its programs. You will be instrumental in engaging with donors, communicating the impact of their contributions, and ensuring a positive giving experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to the growth of a reputable non-profit in the Free State region.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase donor retention and upgrade giving levels.
• Plan and execute donor engagement events and communications.
• Manage a portfolio of key donors, ensuring personalized communication and stewardship.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on donor-focused campaigns and materials.
• Track donor interactions and manage donor database information accurately.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or a related development role.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CRM systems for donor management.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Performance incentives and bonus opportunities.
• Health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional development and training opportunities in Bloemfontein .