Donor Relations & Community Fundraising Lead

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24, Port Elizabeth, is seeking a proactive Donor Relations Officer to nurture relationships with donors and supporters, ensuring they feel valued and connected to the impact of giving. This role blends in-office engagement with flexible remote work.

You will manage donor portfolios, plan engagement events (in-person and virtual), and produce reports on activity and fundraising results, collaborating closely with the fundraising team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in donor relations, fundraising, or a similar client‑facing role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for donor stewardship and retention.
• Manage a portfolio of individual donors, cultivating relationships through personalized communication.
• Organize and execute donor engagement events, both in-person and virtual.
• Prepare reports on donor activity, campaign performance, and fundraising results.
• Respond promptly and professionally to donor inquiries and requests.
• Collaborate with the fundraising team to identify new donor prospects and engagement opportunities.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Client-facing

Communication

Event planning

Job description

Placements24, Port Elizabeth, is seeking a proactive Donor Relations Officer to nurture relationships with donors and supporters, ensuring they feel valued and connected to the impact of giving. This role blends in-office engagement with flexible remote work.

You will manage donor portfolios, plan engagement events (in-person and virtual), and produce reports on activity and fundraising results, collaborating closely with the fundraising team.