Strategic Fundraising Director — Major Gifts & Growth

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Executive-level benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Placements24 invites applications for a Development Director in Bloemfontein, a charity and voluntary sector leader. You will drive a comprehensive fundraising program, secure major gifts, and steward donor relations to ensure long-term sustainability and growth of critical services.

The role requires a proven fundraising leader with campaign experience, strategic planning skills, and ability to manage budgets while mentoring a development team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive nonprofit development experience.
• Proven leadership in nonprofit fundraising and campaigns.
• Track record of securing major gifts and donor stewardship.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in strategic planning and budget management.
• Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising plan.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, partners and foundations.
• Oversee fundraising events, campaigns, and planned giving programs.
• Lead and mentor the development team to achieve excellence.
• Manage the development budget and financial stewardship.
• Build relationships with the Board and key stakeholders to advance fundraising.

Connaissances

Fundraising leadership

Major gifts

Strategic planning

Donor relations

Budget management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

Master's degree in a relevant field

Outils

CRM software

Description du poste

Placements24 invites applications for a Development Director in Bloemfontein, a charity and voluntary sector leader. You will drive a comprehensive fundraising program, secure major gifts, and steward donor relations to ensure long-term sustainability and growth of critical services.

The role requires a proven fundraising leader with campaign experience, strategic planning skills, and ability to manage budgets while mentoring a development team.