Fundraiser - Community Campaigns

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a Stellenbosch-based nonprofit in need of a dynamic Fundraiser to drive community campaigns in Paarl. The role blends in-person donor engagement with remote planning, strategy, and reporting to support vital programs.

You will cultivate individual, corporate, and foundation gifts, organize events, and collaborate with marketing to raise funds, with a focus on sustainable community impact.

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising or sales experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and persuasive selling skills.
• Experience in donor management software and standards offices applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies for community campaigns, online and offline.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit donations from individuals, corporate, and foundation sources.
• Organize and manage fundraising events, including planning, logistics, and execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors, ensuring excellent stewardship.
• Create compelling fundraising materials, including proposals, appeals, and presentations.
• Track fundraising progress, analyze results, and provide regular reports to management.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Fundraising

Sales

Donor relationships

Communication

Tools

Donor management software

Job description

Our client is seeking an energetic and results-oriented Fundraiser to join their team in Paarl , focusing on community campaigns. This hybrid role involves a blend of in-person engagement within the community and remote work for planning, communication, and reporting. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to raise funds for critical programs, cultivating relationships with donors, and engaging the local community in supporting our client's mission. The ideal candidate is a persuasive communicator with a passion for our client's cause and a proven ability to inspire financial support. Your efforts will directly contribute to the sustainability and growth of vital community initiatives in the Paarl area.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies for various community campaigns, both online and offline.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit donations from individual, corporate, and foundation sources.
• Organize and manage fundraising events, including planning, logistics, and execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors, ensuring excellent stewardship.
• Create compelling fundraising materials, including proposals, appeals, and presentations.
• Track fundraising progress, analyze results, and provide regular reports to management.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote fundraising initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in fundraising or sales, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and persuasive selling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain donor relationships.
• Experience in event planning and management is a plus.
• Proficiency in donor management software and standard office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid environment.
• A passion for the mission of our client and a commitment to community impact.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus commission/bonus structure based on performance.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to engage directly with the community and make a significant impact.
• Professional development and training in fundraising techniques.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for career advancement.