Job Description

Our client a reputable Christian faith-based organisation is looking for a Director of Development to help secure funding for the organisation. We are looking for a Director with a strong Christian faith, who is passionate about spreading the word of god across the world.

The Director of Development will need to be an inspirational and a dynamic leader who can motivate and steer the NPO on their Christian missions. To be considered for this role you must emulate the organisation's beliefs and have 5 years' experience of securing fundraising.

This is a work from home remote role. You must be based in either Gauteng or Cape Town for this role. There will be an element of travel in this role- 50% of your time will be spent traveling.

Requirements:

• 5 years of experience in fundraising or a related field
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to inspire and persuade.
• Proficient in technology, especially in CRM usage.
• Self-motivated with high energy, confidence, and a positive attitude, coupled with humility.
• Capable of handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality with unwavering integrity.

• Develop a strategic emphasis on securing commitments of funding from high net-worth individuals and foundations.
• Solicit and negotiate monetary donations, gifts and multi-year commitments annually.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 qualified relationships, employing a xe2x80x9cmoves management approachxe2x80x9d.
• Conduct 150+ face-to-face visits annually for qualification, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Engage leadership and donors in prospect identification, visits, and solicitation endeavors.
• Collaborate with colleagues to assess portfolios, strategize upgrades, and cultivate individual gifts.
• Forge robust relationships with colleagues delivering programs.
• Demonstrate a keen interest in understanding donors' motivations and adapt to meet their needs effectively.
• Align partner interests with our strategy and convincingly present unique giving opportunities.
• Supervise the development of compelling proposals, presentations, and reports.
• Furnish accurate and timely activity reports, revenue forecasts, and manage expenses.

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