Fundraising Manager

SUMMARY:
FUNDRAISING MANAGER

Cape Town: My client, an iconic Cape Town-based cultural and arts institution is seeking to appoint an experienced and commercially astute Fundraising Manager to join its team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned fundraising professional with a proven ability to secure significant funding, cultivate meaningful partnerships and build sustainable relationships with corporate funders, donors and other key stakeholders.

POSITION INFO:
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing fundraising initiatives and securing financial support from local and international organisations, corporates, foundations and individuals. The role requires a proactive relationship builder with strong self-solicitation capabilities, the ability to identify and leverage funding opportunities, and a genuine talent for donor engagement, stewardship and long-term relationship management. Key Responsibilities: Identify, solicit and secure funding from corporate CSI initiatives, trusts, foundations, donors and other funding partners Cultivate, develop and manage relationships with existing and prospective funders and donors Drive partnership engagement, relationship building and donor retention Develop and implement fundraising strategies, campaigns and initiatives aligned with organisational objectives Identify new funding opportunities and leverage existing networks and relationships to maximise fundraising potential Manage internal fundraising structures, processes and back-office functions Prepare funding proposals, presentations, reports and donor communications Ensure effective donor stewardship, ongoing engagement and recognition Monitor fundraising performance against targets and maintain accurate donor records Minimum Requirements & Experience: A relevant Bachelor's or Honours degree in Fundraising, Development Studies, Business, Marketing, Communications or a related field At least 5 years' proven experience in fundraising, donor relations or resource mobilisation, preferably within the NGO, arts, culture, education or development sectors A successful track record in independently identifying, soliciting and securing significant funding, particularly at corporate CSI level Demonstrable experience in securing major donations, ideally exceeding R5 million. Strong experience in corporate partnerships, donor cultivation, stakeholder engagement and relationship management Good understanding of fundraising strategies, internal processes and back-office management Excellent proposal-writing, communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Strong networking, interpersonal and relationship-building abilities A proactive, results-driven individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to recognise and capitalise on fundraising opportunities Knowledge of CRM systems and donor database management Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when required for events Additional advantage: Exposure to international fundraising and proficiency in an additional European language, preferably German and/or French