Impact Lead: Community Development & Fundraising

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24, Port Elizabeth, is seeking a proactive Donor Relations Officer to nurture relationships with donors and supporters, ensuring they feel valued and connected to the impact of giving. This role blends in-office engagement with flexible remote work.

You will manage donor portfolios, plan engagement events (in-person and virtual), and produce reports on activity and fundraising results, collaborating closely with the fundraising team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in donor relations, fundraising, or a similar client‑facing role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for donor stewardship and retention.
• Manage a portfolio of individual donors, cultivating relationships through personalized communication.
• Organize and execute donor engagement events, both in-person and virtual.
• Prepare reports on donor activity, campaign performance, and fundraising results.
• Respond promptly and professionally to donor inquiries and requests.
• Collaborate with the fundraising team to identify new donor prospects and engagement opportunities.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Client-facing

Communication

Event planning

Job description

Our client seeks a proactive and personable Donor Relations Officer to join their team in Port Elizabeth . This role is dedicated to nurturing and strengthening relationships with the generous individuals and organizations that support our client's mission. You will be instrumental in ensuring our donors feel valued, informed, and connected to the impact of their contributions. This position offers a blend of in-office engagement and remote work flexibility, ideal for a motivated professional who excels at building rapport and communicating the value of charitable giving. You will play a key role in sustaining and growing our client's donor base.

About the Role

Our client seeks a proactive and personable Donor Relations Officer to join their team in Port Elizabeth . This role is dedicated to nurturing and strengthening relationships with the generous individuals and organizations that support our client's mission. You will be instrumental in ensuring our donors feel valued, informed, and connected to the impact of their contributions. This position offers a blend of in-office engagement and remote work flexibility, ideal for a motivated professional who excels at building rapport and communicating the value of charitable giving. You will play a key role in sustaining and growing our client's donor base.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for donor stewardship and retention.
• Manage a portfolio of individual donors, cultivating relationships through personalized communication.
• Organize and execute donor engagement events, both in-person and virtual.
• Prepare reports on donor activity, campaign performance, and fundraising results.
• Respond promptly and professionally to donor inquiries and requests.
• Collaborate with the fundraising team to identify new donor prospects and engagement opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in donor relations, fundraising, or a similar client‑facing role.