Remote Fundraising Specialist: Drive Donor Growth & Impact

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work arrangement

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Impactful mission

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a dedicated Fundraising Specialist to join a remote team and drive philanthropic support for initiatives. You will identify donors, cultivate relationships, and execute campaigns to secure resources for the mission.

The ideal candidate is a persuasive communicator with proven ability to connect with individuals and organizations, and to work autonomously to meet ambitious fundraising targets, while upholding ethical fundraising practices.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in fundraising, development, or sales.
• Strong written and verbal communication and persuasion skills.
• Experience with donor databases and CRM systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet fundraising targets.
• Understanding of ethical fundraising practices.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research prospective individual and corporate donors.
• Develop and implement targeted fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and potential donors.
• Prepare compelling proposals, appeals, and reports for fundraising efforts.
• Organize and manage virtual fundraising events and activities.
• Process donations and ensure accurate donor record-keeping.

Skills

Communication & persuasion

Autonomy

CRM proficiency

Ethical fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

CRM software

Donor databases

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a dedicated Fundraising Specialist to join a remote team and drive philanthropic support for initiatives. You will identify donors, cultivate relationships, and execute campaigns to secure resources for the mission.

The ideal candidate is a persuasive communicator with proven ability to connect with individuals and organizations, and to work autonomously to meet ambitious fundraising targets, while upholding ethical fundraising practices.