Fundraising Manager
Core
Build and grow diversified, sustainable income streams to fund programme delivery, operations, and capital needs for vulnerable children and families.
Role type
Resource Mobilisation Manager (Fundraising)
Builds
Annual fundraising plans, funding models, donor relationships, and grant applications.
Domain
Non-profit / Child Welfare
Required skills
Multi-channel fundraising strategy, donor relationship management, grant writing, event planning, financial compliance, team leadership
Preferred skills
Qualification in Fundraising/Commerce/Finance/Marketing/Social Sciences/Non-profit Management, isiZulu language proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Develop and drive a practical, multi-channel annual fundraising plan; Build funding models covering programme delivery, running costs and capital needs; Identify, cultivate and steward relationships with corporate CSI partners, philanthropic foundations, government directorates, trusts and individual donors; Write compelling, evidence-based funding proposals, concept notes and grant applications; Plan and personally run fundraising events (e.g. banquets, golf days), sponsorship drives and digital giving campaigns from start to finish; Work with the Finance team to monitor restricted and unrestricted funds against approved budgets; Ensure full compliance with the NPO Act, Section 18A requirements, King IV, and SAIF/AFP ethical fundraising standards; Guide and support a small team and volunteers, building a culture of giving across the organisation.