Remote Donor Relations Specialist — Stewardship & Growth

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Generous retirement plan

Flexible remote work environment

Professional development opportunities

Global impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Donor Relations Specialist to cultivate relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners from a remote-first team. The role focuses on personalized engagement, donor communications, and stewardship to sustain funding for humanitarian programs.

The position requires at least 5 years in donor relations, strong writing and verbal abilities, and proficiency with CRM platforms like Salesforce or Raiser's Edge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Philanthropy, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in donor relations, fundraising, or non-profit development.
• Proven success in managing donor relationships and fundraising targets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce, Raiser's Edge) and digital communication platforms.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Experience in planning and executing virtual events is highly desirable.
• A deep understanding of ethical fundraising practices and donor stewardship.
• Passion for humanitarian work and the mission of our client.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a team player in a virtual setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic donor stewardship plan to cultivate and retain individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Manage a portfolio of donors, ensuring personalized and timely communication, updates, and recognition.
• Organize and coordinate virtual donor events, webinars, and engagement opportunities.
• Craft compelling proposals, impact reports, and thank-you communications tailored to specific donor interests.
• Utilize CRM systems to track donor interactions, manage data, and generate reports on fundraising progress.
• Collaborate with the communications team to develop engaging content for donor newsletters and social media campaigns.
• Identify new fundraising opportunities and potential donor prospects.
• Provide exceptional customer service to donors, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Conduct research on potential donors and funding landscapes.
• Contribute to the overall fundraising strategy and goals of the organization, working seamlessly within a remote team structure.

Skills

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Donor relationship management

Event planning coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Philanthropy, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Donor Relations Specialist to cultivate relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners from a remote-first team. The role focuses on personalized engagement, donor communications, and stewardship to sustain funding for humanitarian programs.

The position requires at least 5 years in donor relations, strong writing and verbal abilities, and proficiency with CRM platforms like Salesforce or Raiser's Edge.