Grants & Donor Relations Lead – Rustenburg

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Impactful community work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Non-Profit Development Officer to drive funding growth for the Rustenburg community. You will identify funding opportunities, cultivate donor relationships, and develop compelling proposals to secure support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in fundraising or grant writing, with strong writing, research, and CRM skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years of fundraising, development, or grant writing experience in non-profit.
• Proven success in securing grants and cultivating donor relationships.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in donor CRM software and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the Rustenburg/North West philanthropic landscape is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential funding sources, including grants, sponsorships, and individual donations.
• Develop and write high-quality grant proposals, funding requests, and reports.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective donors.
• Plan and execute fundraising events and campaigns to increase revenue.
• Manage donor databases with accurate record-keeping and acknowledgments.
• Collaborate with program staff to understand project needs and articulate impact.
• Monitor fundraising performance against targets and provide updates to management.
• Stay informed about trends in philanthropy and non-profit fundraising.
• Assist in developing and implementing the organization’s fundraising strategy for Rustenburg.

Skills

Persuasive communication

Donor relationship building

Strategic fundraising

Project management

Research & analysis

Writing & editing

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or related field

Tools

CRM software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Non-Profit Development Officer to drive funding growth for the Rustenburg community. You will identify funding opportunities, cultivate donor relationships, and develop compelling proposals to secure support from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in fundraising or grant writing, with strong writing, research, and CRM skills.