Fundraising Campaign Specialist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Fundraising conferences

Social impact opportunity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Fundraising Campaign Specialist to lead upcoming fundraising initiatives in Rustenburg. You will design, implement, and manage targeted campaigns to secure funding from individual donors, corporations, and foundations.

You will leverage data analytics, digital marketing, and compelling storytelling to maximize donor engagement and help achieve ambitious fundraising goals for our charity.

Qualifications

• Proven success in planning and executing fundraising campaigns.
• Strong donor cultivation, stewardship and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; persuasive storytelling.
• Experience with fundraising CRM software and digital tools.
• Experience in Charity & Voluntary sector, ideally in Rustenburg area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising campaign plans with timelines and budgets.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with major donors, sponsors and foundations.
• Create compelling fundraising materials, proposals and campaign collateral.
• Analyze campaign performance data and report on ROI.
• Collaborate with marketing to integrate digital fundraising strategies.

Skills

Campaign planning

Donor cultivation

Storytelling

CRM software

Digital marketing

Excellent communication

Fundraising best practices

Tools

Fundraising CRM

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected charity focused on alleviating poverty in the North West province, is seeking a results-driven Fundraising Campaign Specialist to spearhead their upcoming fundraising initiatives in Rustenburg. This role will involve designing, implementing, and managing targeted campaigns to secure vital funding from individual donors, corporations, and foundations. You will leverage data analytics, digital marketing, and compelling storytelling to maximize donor engagement and achieve ambitious fundraising goals. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic fundraising professional to play a key role in the financial sustainability of our critical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising campaign plans, including timelines, budgets, and targets.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential major donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.
• Create compelling fundraising materials, including proposals, appeals, and campaign collateral.
• Analyze campaign performance data and provide regular reports on progress and ROI.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to integrate digital fundraising strategies and social media engagement.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in planning and executing fundraising campaigns, with a proven track record of exceeding targets.
• Strong understanding of donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive narratives.
• Proficiency in fundraising CRM software and digital marketing tools.
• Experience working within the Charity & Voluntary sector, ideally with knowledge of the Rustenburg philanthropic landscape.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package, potentially including performance bonuses.
• Flexible remote working arrangement to suit your productivity needs.
• The opportunity to directly impact the lives of vulnerable populations.
• Access to professional development resources and fundraising conferences.
• A chance to work with a passionate and dedicated team committed to social change.