Executive Director, Development & Fundraising

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary + bonus

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Development and Fundraising for a prominent national non-profit with a strong Gauteng footprint, including Pretoria. This senior role drives fundraising strategy across major gifts, foundations, corporate partners, and public campaigns.

Responsibilities include leading a development team, crafting compelling donor communications, and ensuring ethical fundraising practices while delivering multi-year plans to meet financial goals and impact targets.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years progressive fundraising experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role.
• Master’s degree or CFRE preferred; strong network in philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-year fundraising plans across major gifts, grants, and partnerships.
• Lead cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and foundations.
• Oversee grant writing, reporting and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Grant writing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree/CFRE preferred

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Development and Fundraising for a prominent national non-profit with a strong Gauteng footprint, including Pretoria. This senior role drives fundraising strategy across major gifts, foundations, corporate partners, and public campaigns.

Responsibilities include leading a development team, crafting compelling donor communications, and ensuring ethical fundraising practices while delivering multi-year plans to meet financial goals and impact targets.