Major Gifts Architect: Regional Fundraising & Impact

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health insurance

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

Impactful work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Development Officer specializing in Major Gifts for our Vereeniging operation. The role focuses on cultivating high-net-worth donors, soliciting substantial gifts, and stewarding relationships to sustain growth in Gauteng.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in major gifts fundraising, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to close significant gifts. This position offers a competitive package with performance-based incentives in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Proven track record in major gift fundraising or high-level development.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated success in planning cultivation strategies and closing significant gifts.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and qualify prospective major gift donors within Vereeniging.
• Develop and execute tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies for individual donors.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing major donors and steward gifts.
• Prepare compelling proposals and case statements for major gift solicitations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on donor engagement and solicitations.
• Track donor interactions, gifts, and pledges in the CRM database.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relations

CRM/donor database

Excellent communication

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Development Officer specializing in Major Gifts for our Vereeniging operation. The role focuses on cultivating high-net-worth donors, soliciting substantial gifts, and stewarding relationships to sustain growth in Gauteng.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven track record in major gifts fundraising, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to close significant gifts. This position offers a competitive package with performance-based incentives in a dynamic