Remote Fundraising Specialist - Grants & Donor Relations

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work support and technology

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Fundraising Specialist for a fully remote role with a charity focused on environmental conservation. You will identify funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and build strong donor relationships to support conservation initiatives.

You will develop campaigns and manage reporting, coordinating with program teams to articulate project needs for funding requests. This position offers flexible hours and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising experience, preferably in non-profit sector.
• Strong track record of securing grants and donations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with persuasive writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Develop and write persuasive grant proposals, fundraising appeals, and sponsorship packages.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and prospective donors.
• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events, virtual and in-person.
• Track fundraising progress, manage donor databases, and report results.
• Collaborate with program teams to articulate project needs and impact for funding requests.

Skills

Grant writing

Donor relations

Prospect research

Persuasive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Fundraising Specialist for a fully remote role with a charity focused on environmental conservation. You will identify funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and build strong donor relationships to support conservation initiatives.

You will develop campaigns and manage reporting, coordinating with program teams to articulate project needs for funding requests. This position offers flexible hours and remote work options.