Director of Development and Fundraising

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybride; ZAR 1 200 000 - 2 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Executive salary and bonus structure

Health insurance and retirement

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Director of Development and Fundraising in Pretoria, Gauteng, to lead comprehensive fundraising strategy across major gifts, grants, and campaigns. You will cultivate donors, manage partnerships, and guide a high-performing development team to advance the organization's mission.

The role requires 8–10 years of fundraising with at least 5 in leadership, plus strong strategic planning, financial acumen, and CRM proficiency.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years progressive fundraising experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in achieving significant fundraising targets, including major gifts and grants.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing capital campaigns or major donor initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement multi-year fundraising plans to meet financial goals.
• Lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Oversee grant writing and reporting processes with timely submissions.
• Build and manage relationships with stakeholders and benefactors.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing development team.
• Create compelling case statements and donor communications.

Connaissances

Leadership

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Communication

Team management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or CFRE preferred

Outils

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a prominent national non-profit organization with a significant presence in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a strategic and dynamic Director of Development and Fundraising. This senior leadership role is instrumental in driving the organization's mission forward by securing the necessary financial resources. You will be responsible for creating and implementing robust fundraising strategies across various channels, including major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, and public campaigns. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record in cultivating donor relationships, leading successful fundraising initiatives, and managing development teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of a vital organization and make a lasting impact on the communities it serves throughout Gauteng and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive, multi-year fundraising plans to meet organizational financial goals.
• Lead the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Oversee the grant writing and reporting process, ensuring timely and successful submissions.
• Build and manage strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders and benefactors.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing development team.
• Develop compelling case statements, proposals, and donor communications.
• Plan and execute strategic fundraising campaigns and events.
• Analyze fundraising data, monitor progress against goals, and provide regular reports to the executive team and board.
• Stay informed about philanthropic trends and best practices to maximize fundraising effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to ethical fundraising principles and donor stewardship best practices.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in fundraising and development, with at least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in achieving significant fundraising targets, including securing major gifts and grants.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful capital campaigns or major donor initiatives.
• Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and donor relations.
• Strong leadership, team management, and motivational abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree or CFRE preferred.
• Proficiency with fundraising CRM databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce).
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally as required for donor engagement and organizational representation in Pretoria.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement contributions.
• Significant opportunity for professional growth and impact within a leading non-profit.
• Work with a dedicated and passionate team committed to social change in Gauteng.
• Key strategic role with substantial influence on organizational direction from Pretoria.