Senior Remote Fundraising & Development Lead

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Fundraising and Development Manager for a fully remote role guiding major donor programs, foundations, and corporate sponsors. You will craft strategies, lead grant management, and shape donor communications to support humanitarian causes globally.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in fundraising, exceptional proposal writing, and the ability to drive revenue in a remote, fast-paced environment. Remote collaboration with leadership and program teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Philanthropy, or a related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum 8 years of fundraising, development, or non-profit management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic fundraising plan to meet annual revenue goals.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including grants and strategic partnerships.
• Oversee the grant application process, including proposal writing, budgeting, and reporting.
• Organize and execute fundraising events and campaigns, both virtual and in-person when appropriate.
• Develop compelling fundraising materials and donor communications.
• Analyze fundraising data and provide regular reports on progress, trends, and donor engagement.
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.
• Steward donor relationships to ensure long-term engagement and support.
• Manage the fundraising budget and ensure efficient allocation of resources.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor cultivation

Grant writing

Communication

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Fundraising and Development Manager for a fully remote role guiding major donor programs, foundations, and corporate sponsors. You will craft strategies, lead grant management, and shape donor communications to support humanitarian causes globally.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in fundraising, exceptional proposal writing, and the ability to drive revenue in a remote, fast-paced environment. Remote collaboration with leadership and program teams is essential.