Education Fundraising Lead: Cape Town Donor Growth

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid leave

Growth opportunities

Learning culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Development and Fundraising Manager to design and drive fundraising strategies for our educational charity. You will lead donor engagement, grant writing, and major gifts initiatives to fuel programs.

The role requires 5–7 years non-profit fundraising experience, strong storytelling, and proficiency with donor databases. You will collaborate with leadership to expand funding and ensure long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, philanthropy or related field
• 5–7 years progressive fundraising/development experience in non-profit sector
• Proven success in securing major gifts, grants and corporate sponsorships
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with persuasive storytelling
• Proficiency in donor management software (Raiser's Edge, Salesforce) and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan to meet annual revenue goals.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and grant-makers.
• Manage grant proposals, submissions, and reporting.
• Organize fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals to maximize contributions.
• Develop compelling case statements and fundraising materials communicating mission and impact.
• Maintain donor database and manage donor communications.
• Analyze fundraising data and trends to guide strategy and ensure accountability.
• Collaborate with executive team and board on fundraising initiatives and prospect identification.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Philanthropy

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Development and Fundraising Manager to design and drive fundraising strategies for our educational charity. You will lead donor engagement, grant writing, and major gifts initiatives to fuel programs.

The role requires 5–7 years non-profit fundraising experience, strong storytelling, and proficiency with donor databases. You will collaborate with leadership to expand funding and ensure long-term sustainability.