Hashtag Nonprofit NPC · 5 days ago
Development Officer (Fundraiser)
Johannesburg, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHashtag Nonprofit NPC is looking for an experienced Development Officer (Fundraiser) to join their Business Development team. The role involves building relationships, securing funding, and implementing innovative fundraising strategies to support the mission of Little Eden.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies across multiple channels to meet organizational financial targets
Identify, cultivate and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, trusts, and grant-making organizations
Research and secure new funding opportunities
Re-activate lapsed donors
Write compelling grant proposals and funding applications with high success rates
Design and manage recurring giving programs, appeals, and fundraising campaigns
Develop corporate partnerships and promote planned giving/legacy programs
Maintain accurate donor records and provide data-driven insights to optimize fundraising effectiveness
Represent Little Eden professionally at networking events, donor meetings, and community engagements
Assisting and participating in Business Development events after hours and over weekends as per operational requirements
Produce high-quality donor reports, impact communications, and stewardship materials
Collaborate with the Business Development Manager and cross-functional teams to achieve departmental goals
Qualification
Required
Relevant Tertiary qualification
Minimum 5 years' experience as a fundraiser with proven track record of revenue generation and a further 5+ years' work experience
Valid Police clearance certificate
Valid divers' licence with own reliable transport
Clear ITC score
Must be willing to work after hours and weekends
Occasional travel for donor meetings, networking events, and conferences
Comprehensive knowledge of the fundraising cycle, donor acquisition, and retention strategies
Understanding of non-profit sector trends, donor psychology, and regulatory compliance (including SARS requirements)
Donor development and relationship management in the NGO sector knowledge required
Demonstrated experience in support of the funding cycle from identification of prospects to the development of proposals and relationship management
Budget and financial understanding is required
Exceptional relationship-building and networking capabilities
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills tailored to different audiences
Proposal writing and grant application expertise
Digital fundraising skills including online platforms and social media campaigns
Data analysis and campaign evaluation abilities
Strategic campaign planning and donor stewardship
Must have the presence and excellent communication skills to deal with senior representatives of donor organizations as well as presentation skills
Problem-solving and creative funding solutions
A minimum level of intermediate MS Office experience is required
Excellent communication skills required
Ability to use the Zoom and Teams platforms as well as Canva
High emotional intelligence and cultural fit with Little Eden's ethos
Confident, well-spoken and presentable
Resilient in handling rejection and setbacks
Ethical integrity with commitment to transparency and accountability
Self-motivated with ability to work independently
Adaptable to changing funding landscapes
Genuine passion for Little Eden's mission
Organized, detail-oriented, and business-minded
Flexible, energetic, enthusiastic, and proactive
Empathetic and service-oriented with professional confidence
Preferred
A qualification in Communication/PR/Sales and Marketing or Business would be advantageous
CSI funding experience would be advantageous
Proficiency in Canva would be advantageous
Benefits
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents
A supportive, values-driven work environment
Professional development opportunities including approved seminars and conferences
The chance to work with a dedicated team committed to excellence in care
Company
Hashtag Nonprofit NPC
A news magazine site for South African nonprofit organisations sharing news, resources and opportunities for the sector.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase