Fundraising Manager

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement offering

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Conference attendance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager for a prominent environmental charity. The role is primarily remote with travel to support initiatives in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, and requires developing a comprehensive fundraising strategy and managing campaigns.

You will cultivate major donors, foundations, and corporate partners, lead a remote team, and collaborate with marketing to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, or philanthropic management.
• Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and leading successful capital campaigns.
• Strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor cultivation strategies, and grant writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with donor databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge) and fundraising CRM software.
• Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a remote team effectively.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, particularly to the Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan to meet and exceed organizational revenue goals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and institutional funders.
• Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns, both virtual and in-person, as needed.
• Develop compelling fundraising proposals, grant applications, and donor communications.
• Analyze fundraising data and trends to inform strategy and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop integrated fundraising campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
• Recruit, train, and manage fundraising volunteers and staff.
• Stay abreast of best practices and innovations in fundraising and philanthropy.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor cultivation

Grant writing

Strategic thinking

Analytics

Remote team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge

CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable charity dedicated to environmental conservation, is seeking an experienced and strategic Fundraising Manager to lead their efforts in securing vital funding. This role is primarily remote, offering flexibility while requiring travel to support key initiatives, particularly in the Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal region. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, cultivating relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners, and managing all fundraising campaigns. This is a critical position for an individual with a proven ability to exceed fundraising targets and drive significant growth. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter, comfortable working autonomously and adept at leveraging digital and traditional fundraising channels. We are looking for a dynamic leader who can inspire support for our client's crucial mission. Your expertise will be instrumental in expanding the reach and impact of conservation efforts. This role requires a creative and results-oriented approach to fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan to meet and exceed organizational revenue goals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and institutional funders.
• Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns, both virtual and in-person, as needed.
• Develop compelling fundraising proposals, grant applications, and donor communications.
• Analyze fundraising data and trends to inform strategy and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop integrated fundraising campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant fundraising regulations and ethical standards.
• Recruit, train, and manage fundraising volunteers and staff.
• Stay abreast of best practices and innovations in fundraising and philanthropy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, or philanthropic management.
• Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and leading successful capital campaigns.
• Strong understanding of fundraising principles, donor cultivation strategies, and grant writing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with donor databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge) and fundraising CRM software.
• Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a remote team effectively.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, particularly to the Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal region.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering exceptional flexibility.
• Opportunity to lead fundraising for a critical environmental cause.
• Professional development opportunities and conference attendance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.