Fundraising and Development Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Pension

Professional development

Leave policy

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Fundraising and Development Manager in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will lead a comprehensive fundraising strategy, cultivate major gifts, craft grant proposals, and manage donor relations across individuals, corporations, and foundations to secure sustainable revenue for the organization.

This hybrid role combines remote work with essential on-site donor engagement, community events, and reporting to the executive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Non-profit Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, or non-profit management.
• Demonstrated success in securing significant funding through various channels.
• Exceptional grant writing and proposal development skills.
• Strong donor cultivation and stewardship strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge) and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a hybrid setting.
• Experience in Gauteng region is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual revenue goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from individual donors, corporations, and foundations.
• Write compelling grant proposals and reports for funding applications.
• Manage and nurture relationships with existing donors, ensuring retention and increased giving.
• Organize and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals.
• Develop and manage the annual fundraising budget.
• Collaborate with the communications team to create persuasive fundraising materials.
• Track fundraising progress and provide regular reports to the executive team and board.
• Research potential funding sources and philanthropic trends.
• Steward donor relationships to foster long-term commitment and support for the organization's mission in Vereeniging.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant writing

Donor relations

Communication

Presentations

CRM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Non-profit Management

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential support services in **Vereeniging, Gauteng**, is seeking a dynamic Fundraising and Development Manager. This key role is responsible for securing the financial resources necessary to sustain and expand the organization's vital programs. The position is based in **Vereeniging** and operates under a hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between remote work and essential on-site activities, such as donor meetings and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, grant writing, donor relations, and strategic development within the non-profit sector. You will be instrumental in building strong relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations, ensuring the organization's continued success and growth. This is an opportunity to drive significant financial support for a critical cause in **Gauteng**.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual revenue goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from individual donors, corporations, and foundations.
• Write compelling grant proposals and reports for funding applications.
• Manage and nurture relationships with existing donors, ensuring retention and increased giving.
• Organize and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals.
• Develop and manage the annual fundraising budget.
• Collaborate with the communications team to create persuasive fundraising materials.
• Track fundraising progress and provide regular reports to the executive team and board.
• Research potential funding sources and philanthropic trends.
• Steward donor relationships to foster long-term commitment and support for the organization's mission in **Vereeniging**.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Non-profit Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, or non-profit management.
• Demonstrated success in securing significant funding through various channels.
• Exceptional grant writing and proposal development skills.
• Strong understanding of donor cultivation and stewardship strategies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge) and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a hybrid setting.
• Experience working within the **Gauteng** region is advantageous.
• Passion for the organization's mission and commitment to its values.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to lead fundraising efforts for a impactful organization in **Vereeniging**.
• Professional development opportunities and conference attendance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and pension benefits.
• Generous leave policy.