Remote Fundraising & Development Specialist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Fundraising and Development Officer for Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on developing and executing strategies to secure funding from individuals, corporates, foundations, and government grants, ensuring the financial sustainability of the charity.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Marketing/Communications/Business Admin, at least four years in fundraising, and a proven track record in major gifts and donor stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of fundraising, development, or related experience in the nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated success in securing major gifts, corporate sponsorships, or foundation grants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong proposal writing abilities.
• Proven ability to cultivate and manage donor relationships.
• Proficiency in CRM software and fundraising databases.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Passion for driving positive social change in Centurion and Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet annual revenue targets.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundations.
• Prepare compelling grant proposals, funding applications, and reports for various funding bodies.
• Organize and manage fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals.
• Maintain accurate donor records and manage the donor database.
• Collaborate with the communications team to develop fundraising materials and marketing collateral.
• Monitor fundraising trends and identify new opportunities for revenue generation.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on fundraising progress and outcomes.
• Represent the organization at relevant networking events and conferences within Gauteng.
• Ensure all fundraising activities are conducted in accordance with ethical standards and legal requirements.

Skills

Donor relationship cultivation

Grant writing

Event planning

Prospect research

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Business Administration

Tools

CRM software

Fundraising databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Fundraising and Development Officer for Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on developing and executing strategies to secure funding from individuals, corporates, foundations, and government grants, ensuring the financial sustainability of the charity.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Marketing/Communications/Business Admin, at least four years in fundraising, and a proven track record in major gifts and donor stewardship.