Remote Fundraising Strategist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Híbrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Remote work

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a remote Fundraising Strategist to lead innovative fundraising efforts for an environmental conservation charity. The role focuses on digital fundraising, major gifts, and grant writing, with responsibility for donor cultivation and strategy development to maximize revenue.

You will identify funding opportunities, manage online campaigns, and collaborate with marketing to create compelling proposals.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years in nonprofit fundraising with strategy focus.
• Proven success cultivating donors across multiple channels.
• Expertise in digital fundraising, email campaigns, and online giving.
• Strong grant writing and proposal development skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and remote-work abilities.
• Experience with fundraising CRM software (Raiser's Edge, Salesforce).
• Environmental conservation passion and mission alignment.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement multi-channel fundraising strategies.
• Identify and cultivate prospective donors.
• Develop compelling grant proposals and applications.
• Manage online fundraising campaigns and digital marketing.
• Build donor stewardship and retention programs.
• Analyze performance data and report ROI.
• Collaborate with marketing to craft fundraising collateral.
• Stay updated on fundraising trends and best practices.
• Assist in planning virtual and in-person fundraising events.
• Monitor the fundraising budget and resource allocation.

Conocimientos

Fundraising strategy

Digital fundraising

Donor relationship management

Grant writing

Data analytics

Remote communications

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field

Herramientas

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing charitable foundation dedicated to environmental conservation, is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Remote Fundraising Strategist. This is a fully remote position that requires a proactive individual to develop and implement innovative fundraising strategies to support our client's critical conservation efforts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in diverse fundraising methods, including digital fundraising, major gifts, and grant writing. You will be responsible for identifying new funding opportunities, cultivating donor relationships, and maximizing revenue to enable our client to achieve its ambitious environmental goals. This role offers the chance to make a substantial impact from anywhere in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies across multiple channels, including digital, direct mail, and major gifts.
• Identify, research, and cultivate prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Develop compelling proposals and grant applications to secure funding for various projects.
• Manage and execute online fundraising campaigns, leveraging social media and digital marketing tools.
• Steward existing donor relationships, ensuring consistent engagement and maximizing retention.
• Analyze fundraising performance data and provide regular reports on key metrics and ROI.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to develop fundraising collateral and messaging.
• Stay informed about current fundraising trends, best practices, and relevant philanthropic landscape changes.
• Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events, both virtual and in-person as needed.
• Monitor and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in non-profit fundraising, with a strong focus on strategy development and execution.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating donors and securing significant funding across various channels.
• Expertise in digital fundraising, including social media marketing, email campaigns, and online giving platforms.
• Proven ability to write persuasive grant proposals and fundraising appeals.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in fundraising data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, effective in remote settings.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with fundraising CRM software (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce).
• A passion for environmental conservation and a commitment to the mission of our client.

Benefits

• This remote position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and retirement savings contributions.
• Enjoy the ultimate flexibility of working from home while making a significant contribution to environmental causes.
• Continuous professional development opportunities are available to enhance your fundraising expertise.