Fundraising Specialist (Remote)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work arrangement

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Impactful mission

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a dedicated Fundraising Specialist to join a remote team and drive philanthropic support for initiatives. You will identify donors, cultivate relationships, and execute campaigns to secure resources for the mission.

The ideal candidate is a persuasive communicator with proven ability to connect with individuals and organizations, and to work autonomously to meet ambitious fundraising targets, while upholding ethical fundraising practices.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in fundraising, development, or sales.
• Strong written and verbal communication and persuasion skills.
• Experience with donor databases and CRM systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet fundraising targets.
• Understanding of ethical fundraising practices.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective individual and corporate donors.
• Develop and implement targeted fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors.
• Prepare compelling proposals, appeals, and reports for fundraising efforts.
• Organize and manage virtual fundraising events and activities.
• Process donations and ensure accurate donor record-keeping.

Skills

Communication & persuasion

Autonomy

CRM proficiency

Ethical fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

CRM software

Donor databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a dedicated Fundraising Specialist to join their remote team and drive philanthropic support for their impactful initiatives. You will play a crucial role in identifying potential donors, cultivating relationships, and executing fundraising campaigns to secure the financial resources needed to advance our client's mission. This position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while making a tangible difference. The ideal candidate is a persuasive communicator with a proven ability to connect with individuals and organizations, inspiring them to invest in positive social change.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective individual and corporate donors.
• Develop and implement targeted fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors.
• Prepare compelling proposals, appeals, and reports for fundraising efforts.
• Organize and manage virtual fundraising events and activities.
• Process donations and ensure accurate donor record-keeping.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in fundraising, development, or sales roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and persuasion skills.
• Experience with donor databases and CRM systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet ambitious fundraising targets.
• A strong understanding of ethical fundraising practices.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Remote work arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development in fundraising.
• Be part of a passionate team driving change across Pretoria and beyond.