Fundraising Growth Lead – North West Community Impact

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical insurance

Paid leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is helping a North West charity in Rustenburg fill a Fundraising Development Officer role. You will identify, cultivate, and solicit philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations to advance vital programs for families in the community.

The role requires at least 4 years of fundraising experience, strong proposal writing, and the ability to travel within the region. You will work closely with marketing, manage donor relations, and lead events to achieve annual

Qualifications

• 4+ years in fundraising, donor relations, or sales.
• Proven success securing major gifts from multiple sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong proposals.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a fundraising plan to meet annual revenue goals.
• Identify, research, and cultivate individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Prepare grant proposals, sponsorship packages, and campaign materials.
• Manage donor relationships and ensure long-term engagement.
• Organise fundraising events from planning to post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate with marketing to tailor donor messaging.
• Track progress, maintain donor records, and report outcomes.
• Represent the organization at events and donor meetings in Rustenburg.
• Stay updated on fundraising trends and best practices.
• Solicit gifts through major gifts, annual appeals, and planned giving.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Proposal writing

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Philanthropy, or related field

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is helping a North West charity in Rustenburg fill a Fundraising Development Officer role. You will identify, cultivate, and solicit philanthropic support from individuals, corporations, and foundations to advance vital programs for families in the community.

The role requires at least 4 years of fundraising experience, strong proposal writing, and the ability to travel within the region. You will work closely with marketing, manage donor relations, and lead events to achieve annual