Fundraising and Development Officer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is representing a prominent non-profit organization in Port Elizabeth seeking a Fundraising and Development Officer. The role focuses on developing fundraising strategies, cultivating donors, managing grant applications, and coordinating successful events.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a proven fundraising or sales track record, and a passion for education and community empowerment. Hybrid work is available in Port Elizabeth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of fundraising, development or sales experience, preferably in non-profit.
• Proven donor acquisition and fundraising target achievement.
• Proficiency with donor management software (CRM) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising plans to meet financial goals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, sponsors, and foundations.
• Write grant proposals and manage reporting requirements.
• Organize fundraising events from concept to post-event follow-up.
• Maintain donor records and manage the CRM database.
• Collaborate with communications to create fundraising appeals and materials.
• Research new funding sources and opportunities.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grant writing

Event planning

CRM management

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent non-profit organization committed to providing educational resources and support to underprivileged children in the Port Elizabeth area, is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Fundraising and Development Officer. This role is crucial for securing the financial resources necessary to sustain and expand our client's vital programs. You will be responsible for developing and executing fundraising strategies, cultivating relationships with donors, managing grant applications, and organizing fundraising events. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and persuasive skills, a proven track record in fundraising or sales, and a passion for education and community empowerment. This position is based in Port Elizabeth, offering a unique chance to directly contribute to improving educational opportunities for children in the Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising plans and strategies to meet organizational financial goals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.
• Write compelling grant proposals and manage grant reporting requirements.
• Organize and execute successful fundraising events, from concept development to post-event follow-up.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with donors, providing them with regular updates and engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with the communications team to develop fundraising appeals, marketing materials, and social media campaigns.
• Maintain accurate donor records and manage the donor database (CRM system).
• Research potential funding sources and identify new opportunities for revenue generation.
• Represent the organization at community events and networking functions in Port Elizabeth.
• Monitor fundraising performance against targets and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Stay abreast of fundraising trends and best practices in the non-profit sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, development, or sales, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated success in securing donations and meeting fundraising targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong proposal writing and presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Experience with grant writing and management is essential.
• Proficiency in donor management software (CRM) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A passion for education and empowering underprivileged children in the Eastern Cape.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• A strategic thinker with a proactive and results-driven approach.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and opportunities for professional development.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing for a blend of in-office collaboration in Port Elizabeth and remote work flexibility.

Join a dedicated team committed to making a significant impact on education in the Eastern Cape.

This position provides the rewarding experience of directly contributing to the success of vital community programs.