Fundraising Manager - Remote

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote work

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Fundraising Manager for a well-established non-profit, fully remote. You will develop strategies to secure funding through grants, corporate partnerships, and individual donors, supporting financial sustainability across regions including Western Cape.

Key duties include writing compelling grant proposals, managing donor relationships, organizing online and offline campaigns, tracking progress, and reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising experience across multiple channels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency with fundraising software and CRMs.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Knowledge of funding streams and philanthropic trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet organizational financial goals.
• Identify, research, and cultivate potential donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
• Write compelling grant proposals and funding applications.
• Manage donor relationships with effective stewardship and engagement.
• Organize and execute fundraising events and campaigns online and offline (remote).
• Track fundraising progress, analyze data, and report to leadership.
• Collaborate with program staff to articulate project needs for funding proposals.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established non-profit organization with a mission to support vulnerable populations, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Fundraising Manager to join their team entirely remotely. This crucial role will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to secure vital funding through grants, corporate partnerships, and individual donor cultivation. You will play a key part in ensuring the financial sustainability of our client's impactful work across various regions, including Western Cape . This is a fully remote position, requiring excellent self-discipline and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet organizational financial goals.
• Identify, research, and cultivate potential donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
• Write compelling grant proposals and funding applications.
• Manage donor relationships, ensuring effective stewardship and engagement.
• Organize and execute fundraising events and campaigns, both online and offline (as applicable remotely).
• Track fundraising progress, analyze data, and provide regular reports to leadership.
• Collaborate with program staff to articulate project needs for funding proposals.

Requirements

• Proven success in fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations within the non-profit sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for persuasive writing.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage a remote workload effectively.
• Demonstrated understanding of various funding streams and philanthropic trends.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunity to significantly contribute to meaningful causes from anywhere.