Fundraising Campaign Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Fundraising Campaign Manager for a fully remote role focused on designing, executing, and optimizing campaigns to secure funding for conservation projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in fundraising with campaign management, strong data analysis, and experience with CRM systems. Remote collaboration and autonomous work are essential in this distributed team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of fundraising experience with campaign management focus.
• Proven success in planning multi-channel fundraising campaigns that meet/exceed goals.
• Strong analytical skills with fundraising data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; persuasive appeals.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive fundraising campaign plans with goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage all aspects from concept to post-campaign analysis.
• Identify and cultivate prospective donors across channels.
• Create compelling campaign materials (appeals, emails, social posts).
• Monitor performance, analyze data, and optimize results.
• Collaborate with marketing/communications for brand consistency.

Skills

Fundraising campaigns

Donor engagement

Multi-channel marketing

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Communications

Tools

CRM systems

Fundraising software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a non-profit organization committed to environmental conservation, is seeking a results-oriented Fundraising Campaign Manager to join their fully remote team. This dynamic role focuses on designing, executing, and optimizing fundraising campaigns across various channels to secure vital funding for critical conservation projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in developing successful fundraising strategies, managing campaign budgets, and driving donor engagement. Operating entirely remotely, this position requires strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with a distributed team. You will be instrumental in mobilizing financial resources to support our client's mission of protecting natural habitats and biodiversity. The Fundraising Campaign Manager will play a pivotal role in achieving ambitious financial goals and ensuring the sustainability of conservation efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your fundraising expertise for a meaningful cause.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising campaign plans, including setting goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage all aspects of fundraising campaigns, from initial concept through to post-campaign analysis.
• Identify and target prospective donors through various channels, including online, direct mail, and telemarketing.
• Create compelling campaign materials, including appeal letters, email content, and social media posts.
• Monitor campaign performance, analyze data, and make data-driven adjustments to optimize results.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to ensure brand consistency and effective messaging.
• Cultivate relationships with major donors and key stakeholders.
• Manage campaign vendors and external partners as needed.
• Prepare regular reports on campaign progress and outcomes for senior management.
• Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in fundraising and non-profit management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, with a focus on campaign management.
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing multi-channel fundraising campaigns that meet or exceed goals.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with fundraising data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive appeals.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and fundraising software.
• Experience working effectively in a remote team environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Passion for environmental conservation and the mission of our client.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Benefits

This remote role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a retirement savings plan.

• Our client is committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional development, including virtual workshops and conferences, are readily available.
• You will be empowered to make a significant impact on environmental conservation efforts globally.
• Working remotely offers the flexibility to manage your work environment while contributing to a vital cause.
• The collaborative spirit of the remote team and the direct contribution to tangible conservation outcomes are significant advantages of this role.