Funder Relations Lead - Donor Growth & Stewardship

Action Appointments Development Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking a Funder Relationship Manager in Johannesburg to build and manage relationships with donors. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in donor relations. Proficiency in CRM systems like Salesforce and strong communication skills are essential. This role requires managing grant agreements and leading a support team, ensuring timely donor communication and event management.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in donor relationship building and management.
• Experience in a development sector environment.
• Highly efficient with deliberate focus on confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with donors.
• Manage grant agreements and ensure communication is timely and accurate.
• Lead and manage the Fund Development Support Team.

Skills

Donor relationship building

CRM system proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Salesforce

MS Office Suite

Job description

A non-profit organization is seeking a Funder Relationship Manager in Johannesburg to build and manage relationships with donors. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in donor relations. Proficiency in CRM systems like Salesforce and strong communication skills are essential. This role requires managing grant agreements and leading a support team, ensuring timely donor communication and event management.