Fundraising and Donor Relations Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Conduct research and create profiles of major donors, foundations, and conference participants prior to CEO engagements.

• Compose outreach emails, thank-you notes, and cultivation communications in the tone of the CEO.

• Guide donors through the cultivation process, from the initial contact to scheduled meetings and secured commitments.

• Identify and monitor grant opportunities that align with Parity's mission.

• Oversee grant submission timelines from start to finish.

• Draft grant proposals, letters of inquiry, donor reports, and major gift case statements.

• Equip the CEO with briefing materials for speaking engagements and conferences that highlight funding opportunities.

• Maintain and regularly update the donor CRM system.

• Actively develop new funding strategies and prospective ideas.

• Collaborate closely with the CEO to enhance major donor cultivation from research to closure.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in business development, nonprofit development, major gifts, or a donor-facing fundraising position.

• Proven track record in writing grant proposals or major donor communications that led to funding success.

• Understanding of donor cultivation strategies and the major gifts cycle.

• Ability to function as an extension of a CEO or senior leader, including drafting in their voice, representing their brand, and ensuring follow-through.

• Experience in a startup, early-stage organization, or resource-limited environment is highly valued.

• Familiarity with CRM systems (any platform) is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Resourceful and adaptable approach to challenges.

• Relationship-focused approach with strong donor cultivation skills.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to pinpoint high-impact actions.

• Exceptional writing skills tailored to various audiences.

• Results-oriented approach with an emphasis on impact.

• Commitment to equitable development, community ownership, and alignment with Parity's mission.

• Capacity to work independently in a remote startup setting with minimal oversight and high expectations.

• Eagerness to establish systems and infrastructure in an early-stage environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote, global work environment.

• Monthly compensation ranging from $1,500 to $1,800 based on experience.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).