Environmental Fundraising & Donor Relations Lead

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional growth

Environmental mission

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a well-regarded non-profit focused on environmental conservation in Stellenbosch to recruit a Fundraising and Development Officer. You will drive revenue across individual giving, foundations, and corporate partnerships, shaping a robust fundraising program.

You will cultivate donor relations, develop compelling appeals, and manage events to support conservation projects and financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development within the non-profit sector.
• Track record of achieving fundraising goals across multiple revenue streams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Strong project management with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet revenue targets.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Plan, organize and execute fundraising events from concept to completion.
• Create fundraising materials, including proposals, appeals, and campaign collateral.
• Analyze fundraising data and report progress toward goals.
• Steward donors to ensure retention and ongoing support.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relations

Non-profit development

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

CRM systems

Fundraising software

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a well-regarded non-profit focused on environmental conservation in Stellenbosch to recruit a Fundraising and Development Officer. You will drive revenue across individual giving, foundations, and corporate partnerships, shaping a robust fundraising program.

You will cultivate donor relations, develop compelling appeals, and manage events to support conservation projects and financial sustainability.