Fundraising Manager - Remote

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional development

Flexible work environment

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Fundraising Manager for a prominent South African nonprofit. This fully remote role focuses on developing and executing strategies to secure resources supporting the mission.

You will manage donor relations, grant writing, and campaigns, collaborating virtually with a cross-functional team to achieve ambitious social impact. The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience in non-profit fundraising, proven grant-writing success, and strong use of donor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Non-profit Management, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive non-profit fundraising experience with a proven track record.
• Proven grant-writing ability to secure funding from diverse sources.
• Strong remote communication and donor-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies including annual appeals, major gifts, and grants.
• Cultivate relationships with individual donors, foundations and sponsors remotely.
• Research funding opportunities and prepare compelling proposals and reports.
• Organize and manage virtual fundraising events and campaigns.
• Analyze data to track progress and inform future strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing to create fundraising materials and online content.

Skills

Donor relations

Grant writing

Campaign management

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Non-profit Management/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to (specific cause, e.g., community development, environmental protection), is seeking an experienced and passionate Fundraising Manager to join their team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be instrumental in developing and executing strategic fundraising initiatives to secure vital resources that support our client's mission. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a proven track record in donor relations, grant writing, and campaign management, eager to make a significant impact on social change from a remote setting. You will collaborate virtually with a dynamic team committed to achieving ambitious goals and driving positive outcomes for the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies, including annual appeals, major gifts, corporate partnerships, and grant applications.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors through regular communication and engagement.
• Research and identify new funding opportunities, preparing compelling proposals and reports to secure financial support.
• Organize and manage virtual fundraising events and campaigns to maximize engagement and contributions.
• Analyze fundraising data and metrics to track progress, evaluate campaign effectiveness, and inform future strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to create compelling fundraising materials and online content.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Non-profit Management, Marketing, Communications, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in non-profit fundraising or development, with a demonstrable history of success.
• Proven ability to write persuasive grant proposals and secure funding from diverse sources.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for building rapport and trust with donors remotely.
• Proficiency in donor management software (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge) and online fundraising platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible remote work environment, promoting work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a vital charitable cause.
• Professional development opportunities and training in fundraising best practices.
• Collaborative and supportive virtual team culture.