Port Elizabeth Fundraising & Donor Relations Lead

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Non-Profit Development Manager in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, to lead fundraising, donor relations, and grant activities. The role emphasizes strategic fundraising planning, donor stewardship, and grant writing to secure essential resources for program growth.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, strong networking skills, and proficiency with donor management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Non-profit Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is a plus.
• 5–7 years of progressive fundraising or development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet financial goals.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Write compelling grant proposals and reports for various funding opportunities.
• Manage and nurture existing donor relationships for retention and growth.
• Organize fundraising events, campaigns, and donor appeals.
• Track and report fundraising progress against targets.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Grant writing

Donor cultivation

Donor stewardship

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in non-profit management or related field

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Non-Profit Development Manager in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, to lead fundraising, donor relations, and grant activities. The role emphasizes strategic fundraising planning, donor stewardship, and grant writing to secure essential resources for program growth.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, strong networking skills, and proficiency with donor management tools.