Development Director
Core
Lead all fundraising efforts, develop strategic partnerships, and cultivate donor relationships to ensure financial sustainability for an environmental conservation charity.
Role type
Senior leadership development director
Builds
Financial resources for biodiversity and natural landscape conservation initiatives
Domain
Environmental conservation / Non-profit sector
Required skills
Strategic planning, major gift solicitation, grant writing, donor relationship management, team leadership, event planning, donor database management, financial reporting
Preferred skills
Master's degree, CFRE certification, deep connection to the George and Western Cape region
Technologies
Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies; cultivate relationships with high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporations; identify new funding opportunities and write grant proposals; oversee planning and execution of fundraising events; manage and mentor the development team; represent the organization at public events and networking opportunities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
