Remote Donor Relations Architect

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a renowned international nonprofit in recruiting a Donor Relations Manager. This fully remote role focuses on cultivating relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners from a globally distributed base, with Richards Bay KwaZulu-Natal preferences noted.

The role emphasizes stewardship, reporting, and strategic engagement to support mission-driven fundraising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 6+ years in donor relations, stewardship or fundraising management.
• Proven success in cultivating and maintaining donor relationships.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with donor management software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a donor stewardship plan to engage and retain existing donors.
• Manage a portfolio of individual donors with personalized communication and impact reporting.
• Identify major donors, foundations, and corporate partners with tailored strategies.
• Plan and execute donor events (virtual and in-person) and webinars.
• Collaborate with communications to create donor newsletters and appeal materials.
• Oversee the donor database and ensure accurate recording of interactions.
• Track metrics and report on retention, acquisition, and revenue.
• Align donor relations with overall fundraising goals.

Skills

Donor relations

Stewardship

Fundraising

Communication

Remote work

Data reporting

Education

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

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a renowned international nonprofit in recruiting a Donor Relations Manager. This fully remote role focuses on cultivating relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners from a globally distributed base, with Richards Bay KwaZulu-Natal preferences noted.

The role emphasizes stewardship, reporting, and strategic engagement to support mission-driven fundraising.