A non-profit conservation organisation in Stellenbosch is seeking a Fund Developer to enhance their team. The purpose of this role is to broaden and diversify the organisation's donor network while mobilising funds for both people and nature. This entails creating innovative partnership opportunities, nurturing enduring relationships and effectively communicating the organisation's mission.
This position is hybrid, requiring only one day in the office (Tuesdays), and offers full-time, permanent employment.
While prior fundraising experience is preferred, you can motivate why you're suited for this role.
Responsibilities:
- Pinpointing funding prospects aligned with priority needs
- Raising donor awareness
- Drafting compelling proposals/applications
- Generating informative reports
- Contributing to communication materials
- Serving as a liaison/relationship manager for donors
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in communications, social sciences, natural sciences, or related field
• Minimum of five years' fundraising experience
• Demonstrated success in managing partnerships, achieving substantial new business targets
• Proven track record in managing project proposal pipelines and developing targeted applications that effectively articulate mutual benefits
• Strong history of building and maintaining positive relationships with donors, including influencing decision-makers
• Proficiency in cultivating relationships with partners, conveying values, and fostering long-term support
• Thorough understanding of fundraising best practices and a history of successful fundraising
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English
• Ability to gather information from various sources to create impactful donor reports, including building relationships with staff in remote locations
• Experience acting as an Account Manager, ensuring smooth implementation of grants from inception to close-out
• Knowledge and experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning practices
• Demonstrated experience in organising and managing donor events
• Familiarity with Theories of Change and logical frameworks
• Knowledge of biodiversity, climate change, and/or sustainable development issues
• Proficiency in project management
• Advanced proficiency in computer skills, particularly Excel
• Capability to create infographics and dashboards using tools like Power BI
• An ability to travel as required
