Remote Fundraising Manager

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Remote Fundraising Manager to drive philanthropic support from anywhere. You will develop and execute fundraising strategies to secure donations and grants, identify prospective donors, cultivate relationships, and manage campaigns across digital platforms.

In this fully remote role, you will oversee grant applications, analyze fundraising data, report progress to leadership, and collaborate with teams to communicate the organization’s impact while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising or development experience.
• Strong donor cultivation and fundraising methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proposal writing.
• Experience with donor management software (CRM) and digital platforms.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and meet targets.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies across major gifts, grants, and online campaigns.
• Identify and cultivate prospective donors and build lasting relationships.
• Manage grant applications from research to reporting.
• Oversee digital fundraising including email, social media, and crowdfunding.
• Analyze data to track progress and optimize campaigns.
• Prepare regular reports for leadership on activity and outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to communicate the organization's mission and impact.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor cultivation

Proposal writing

CRM software

Remote work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

CRM software

Online fundraising platforms

Job description

Our client is expanding its fundraising capabilities and seeks a highly motivated and results-oriented Remote Fundraising Manager to drive philanthropic support from anywhere. This pivotal role involves developing and executing innovative fundraising strategies to secure donations and grants, essential for sustaining and growing our client's impactful charitable programs. You will be responsible for identifying potential donors, cultivating relationships, and managing campaigns across various platforms. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in fundraising and relationship management within a fully remote setting, contributing directly to our client's mission without geographical constraints. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in non-profit development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies, including major gifts, grants, corporate sponsorships, and online campaigns.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors, building strong, lasting relationships.
• Manage the grant application process, from research and proposal writing to reporting.
• Oversee digital fundraising initiatives, including email marketing, social media campaigns, and crowdfunding.
• Analyze fundraising data to track progress, identify trends, and optimize strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure clear communication of the organization's mission and impact to potential donors.
• Prepare regular reports on fundraising activities, progress, and outcomes for leadership.

Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years) in non-profit fundraising or development, with a demonstrated history of success.
• Strong understanding of various fundraising methodologies and donor cultivation techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with expertise in proposal writing.
• Proficiency in donor management software (CRM) and digital fundraising platforms.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet ambitious targets in a remote environment .
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience is required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Access to professional development resources and training opportunities.
• The flexibility of a fully remote position, allowing you to work from any location.