Fundraising Manager

Lumenii; Durban; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Welfare Durban & District (CWDD) is seeking a hands-on Resource Mobilisation Manager to grow diversified income streams for its vital child welfare programs in Greater Durban. You will develop donor relationships, craft compelling proposals and lead fundraising events to support services for vulnerable children.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years of fundraising experience, excellent proposal-writing skills, and the ability to work in resource-constrained settings while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years hands-on fundraising experience with proven results.
• Strong proposal-writing and grant-management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor data management.
• Passion for child welfare and ability to work independently with limited resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a practical multi-channel annual fundraising plan.
• Build and steward relationships with corporate, philanthropic, government and individual donors.
• Secure funding for programme delivery, running costs and capital needs.
• Identify and cultivate funding relationships with CSI partners, foundations, trusts and donors.
• Plan and run fundraising events and digital campaigns from start to finish.
• Collaborate with Finance to monitor funds against budgets.
• Ensure compliance with NPO Act and ethical fundraising standards.
• Guide and support a small team and volunteers.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Proposal writing

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Fundraising / NPO management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Durban, South Africa | Posted on 08/16/2026

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• City Durban
• Country South Africa

Job Description

Child Welfare Durban & District (CWDD) is a century-old non-profit that protects and empowers vulnerable children and families across Greater Durban. We're looking for a hands-on Resource Mobilisation Manager to build and grow the income streams that sustain this vital work. It's a role for a resourceful, self-driven fundraiser who can develop donor relationships, write winning proposals and get events off the ground. Someone with a genuine passion for the child welfare cause and the ingenuity to make a real difference in a resource-constrained environment.

In this role you will:

• Build and grow diversified, sustainable income across multiple channels.
• Develop strong relationships with corporate, philanthropic, government and individual donors.
• Secure funding for programme delivery, day-to-day operations and capital needs that support our services for children.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and drive a practical, multi-channel annual fundraising plan.
• Build funding models covering programme delivery, running costs and capital needs.
• Identify, cultivate and steward relationships with corporate CSI partners, philanthropic foundations, government directorates, trusts and individual donors.
• Write compelling, evidence-based funding proposals, concept notes and grant applications.
• Plan and personally run fundraising events (e.g. banquets, golf days), sponsorship drives and digital giving campaigns from start to finish.
• Work with the Finance team to monitor restricted and unrestricted funds against approved budgets.
• Ensure full compliance with the NPO Act, Section 18A requirements, King IV, and SAIF/AFP ethical fundraising standards.
• Guide and support a small team and volunteers, building a culture of giving across the organisation.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ proven, hands-on fundraising experience with a demonstrable track record of results.
• A relevant qualification in Fundraising, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Social Sciences or Non-Profit Management is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills across corporate, government and community settings. English essential; isiZulu advantageous.
• Strong proposal-writing and grant-management skills, with the autonomy to work independently and make a plan with limited resources.
• A genuine passion for the child welfare cause and a strong social-welfare conscience.
• Employer contribution to a pension / provident fund.
• An office-based role with the flexibility to work in the field, plus full onboarding and orientation into the organisation.
• Meaningful, mission-driven work with a direct and lasting impact on children's lives.