Fundraising and Donor Relations Associate

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

📋 Description

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

• Compose outreach emails, thank-you letters, and cultivation communications on behalf of the CEO.

• Guide donors through the cultivation process from initial outreach to secured funding.

• Identify, monitor, and manage grant opportunities and oversee submission timelines from start to finish.

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

• Equip the CEO for speaking engagements and conferences with relevant briefing materials.

• Maintain and regularly update the donor CRM system.

• Actively seek out funding strategies and prospect ideas.

⛳️ Requirements

• Background in business development, nonprofit fundraising, major gifts, or a donor-facing role.

• Proven track record of 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, writing in their voice and ensuring follow-through.

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

• Familiarity with CRM systems is beneficial but not essential.

• A resourceful and adaptable mindset.

• Relationship-focused with the ability to build trust with major donors.

• Strong strategic thinking skills and capability to prioritize impactful actions.

• Exceptional writing abilities tailored for foundations and high-net-worth individuals.

• Results-oriented approach.

• Alignment with the mission of equitable development and community ownership.

• Capacity to work independently in a remote startup setting.

• Skill in creating systems and infrastructure within an early-stage organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work environment, accessible globally.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).