Development Officer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional growth

Impactful work

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-driven Development Officer to advance fundraising efforts in Upington. You will cultivate donor relationships, secure funding, and build strategic partnerships to sustain social impact across the Northern Cape.

The role requires proven fundraising experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to design proposals, manage donor stewardship, and help drive growth for the organization's programs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising, development, or a related role within the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating donor relationships and securing significant funding.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and ethical practices.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet organizational financial goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Manage and steward relationships with existing donors, ensuring ongoing engagement and support.
• Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals, reports, and other fundraising collateral.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Proposal writing

Communication

Strategic partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Non-profit Management

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading charitable organization focused on economic empowerment in the Upington region, seeks a results-driven Development Officer . This pivotal role is responsible for cultivating relationships with donors, securing funding, and developing strategic partnerships to support the organization's mission. You will identify funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and manage donor stewardship activities, playing a critical role in the financial sustainability of our programs in the Northern Cape. This position requires a dedicated professional committed to social impact and community development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet organizational financial goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Manage and steward relationships with existing donors, ensuring ongoing engagement and support.
• Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals, reports, and other fundraising collateral.

Requirements

• Proven experience in fundraising, development, or a related role within the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating donor relationships and securing significant funding.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of fundraising principles, techniques, and ethical practices.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Marketing, or Non-profit Management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission/bonus structure based on fundraising success.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• The profound satisfaction of contributing to economic empowerment in Upington.