Fundraising Campaign Manager

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in George is seeking a dynamic Fundraising Campaign Manager to lead innovative campaigns that drive donations for community programs. This hybrid role mixes remote strategic planning with in-person community engagement and stakeholder meetings.

You will identify donors, craft appeals and grant proposals, manage timelines, analyze results, and collaborate with marketing to ensure consistent messaging, while building lasting donor relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, development, or a related non-profit role.
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing fundraising campaigns with measurable results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong persuasive abilities.
• Proficiency in donor management software (CRM) and fundraising databases.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a hybrid team.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to inform strategy.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage integrated fundraising campaigns across various channels, including digital and traditional media.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit donations from individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.
• Develop persuasive fundraising materials, including proposals, appeals, and grant applications.
• Analyze campaign performance data, providing insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, fostering long-term engagement and support.

Skills

Fundraising

Campaign management

Donor relations

Communication skills

Data analysis

Tools

CRM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic Fundraising Campaign Manager to lead innovative fundraising efforts based in George . This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in developing and executing successful campaigns that drive donations and support for charitable causes. You will work across a hybrid model, balancing remote strategic planning with in-person community engagement and stakeholder meetings. The position involves identifying potential donors, crafting compelling appeals, managing campaign timelines, and analyzing results to maximize impact. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to play a key role in securing the resources needed to fund critical community programs and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage integrated fundraising campaigns across various channels, including digital and traditional media.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit donations from individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.
• Develop persuasive fundraising materials, including proposals, appeals, and grant applications.
• Analyze campaign performance data, providing insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, fostering long-term engagement and support.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in fundraising, development, or a related non-profit role.
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing fundraising campaigns with measurable results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong persuasive abilities.
• Proficiency in donor management software (CRM) and fundraising databases.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a hybrid team.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to inform strategy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Generous annual leave and paid public holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and conference attendance.