Remote Fundraising & Development Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional development opportunities

Leadership role in fundraising

Impactful nonprofit work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Fundraising and Development Manager for a remote role serving the Western Cape community from Stellenbosch. You will lead all fundraising and development efforts, craft strategies, cultivate donors, and manage grants to secure essential resources for the charity.

You will oversee budgets, write compelling proposals, coordinate events (virtual and in-person when possible), supervise volunteers, and build relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Philanthropy, or related field.
• A Master's degree is a plus.
• 6+ years of progressive fundraising and development experience.
• Proven success in securing funding from diverse sources.
• Grant writing and proposal development experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong presentation skills.
• Proficiency in donor management software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong strategic planning, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Experience planning and executing fundraising events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy (annual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundations).
• Cultivate and manage relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Identify, research, and solicit new funding opportunities.
• Write compelling grant proposals and funding requests.
• Plan and execute fundraising events, virtual and in-person when appropriate.
• Oversee donor database and ensure accurate record-keeping and acknowledgments.
• Develop and manage the annual fundraising budget.
• Create fundraising communications, including appeals, newsletters, and impact reports.
• Provide leadership to fundraising volunteers and staff.
• Analyze fundraising data to track progress and refine strategies.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Grant writing

Event planning

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Donor management software

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Fundraising and Development Manager for a remote role serving the Western Cape community from Stellenbosch. You will lead all fundraising and development efforts, craft strategies, cultivate donors, and manage grants to secure essential resources for the charity.

You will oversee budgets, write compelling proposals, coordinate events (virtual and in-person when possible), supervise volunteers, and build relationships with individuals, foundations, and corporate