Strategic Fundraising & Partnerships Lead

Helderberg Personnel; Wes-Kaap; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Helderberg Personnel in South Africa seeks a seasoned Fundraising Manager to develop and implement fundraising strategies, secure funding from corporates, trusts, foundations and individuals, and build lasting donor relationships. The role requires proactive relationship-building, self-solicitation and strong donor stewardship, with experience in securing major donations and crafting compelling proposals.

Occasional evenings/weekends for events may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Honours degree in Fundraising, Development Studies, Business, Marketing, Communications or related field
• At least 5 years' proven experience in fundraising, donor relations or resource mobilisation, preferably in NGO/arts/education sectors
• Track record in independently identifying, soliciting and securing significant funding at corporate CSI level
• Experience in securing major donations, ideally > R5 million
• Strong experience in corporate partnerships, donor cultivation and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent proposal-writing, communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to capitalise on fundraising opportunities
• Knowledge of CRM systems and donor database management
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events

Responsabilités

• Identify, solicit and secure funding from corporate CSI initiatives, trusts, foundations, donors and other funding partners
• Cultivate, develop and manage relationships with funders and donors
• Drive partnership engagement, relationship building and donor retention
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies and campaigns aligned with organisational objectives
• Identify new funding opportunities and leverage networks to maximise fundraising potential
• Manage internal fundraising structures, processes and back-office functions
• Prepare funding proposals, presentations, reports and donor communications
• Ensure donor stewardship, ongoing engagement and recognition
• Monitor fundraising performance against targets and maintain donor records
• Exposure to international fundraising and languages is advantageous

Connaissances

Fundraising

Donor relations

Relationship management

Proposal writing

Communication

Negotiation

CRM

Networking

Formation

Bachelor's or Honours in Fundraising/Development

Outils

CRM systems

Donor databases

Description du poste

Helderberg Personnel in South Africa seeks a seasoned Fundraising Manager to develop and implement fundraising strategies, secure funding from corporates, trusts, foundations and individuals, and build lasting donor relationships. The role requires proactive relationship-building, self-solicitation and strong donor stewardship, with experience in securing major donations and crafting compelling proposals.

Occasional evenings/weekends for events may be required.