Job Description

Position Overview

We are looking for a fundraising coordinator who will
support the organisation's fundraising strategy through
proactive revenue generation, donor relations, and
innovative fundraising initiatives. This role includes
coordinating donor engagement activities, assisting with
campaign planning and execution, supporting proposal
development, tracking income targets, and helping secure
sustainable funding from diverse sources such as major
donors, corporates, and grants.
The role requires excellent communication skills,
relationship-building ability, strategic thinking, and the
capacity to manage multiple projects in a dynamic
non-profit environment.

Key Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks

Fundraising & Donor Relations

? Support the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns across
multiple channels.
? Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, ensuring regular
updates, acknowledgements, and personalised engagement.
? Coordinate donor retention and stewardship activities to ensure long-term
support.
Assist in developing donor presentations, reports, and proposals.

Revenue Growth & Pipeline Development

? Research and identify new funding opportunities, including major donors,
corporate sponsors, and grant-making institutions.
Build and manage donor pipelines to track potential and secured income.
? Monitor income targets and fundraising performance against KPIs.
? Innovate new ways to increase donor acquisition, retention, and
engagement.

Campaign & Event Coordination

? Assist in the planning and coordination of fundraising events and initiatives.
? Work with internal teams to ensure events and campaigns align with
organisational objectives.
Track and report on campaign results, providing insights for improvement.

Administrative & Cross-Functional Support

? Support the Fundraising and Marketing Manager in day-to-day fundraising
operations.
? Collaborate with the marketing team to align fundraising campaigns with
communication strategies.
? Maintain accurate donor records, databases, and reports.
? Ensure compliance with donor requirements and reporting standards.

Skills and Knowledge Required

? Knowledge of sales/fundraising principles, donor engagement, and
revenue generation.
? Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal and
report writing.
? Organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage
multiple tasks.
? Analytical mindset for tracking income and campaign performance.
? Creativity and innovation in developing sales/fundraising initiatives.
? Familiarity with donor databases and fundraising tools.
? Professional conduct and ability to represent the organisation externally.
? Experience in the non-profit sector is an advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

Bachelors (Preferred)
Experience:

fundraising, donor relations, or business development : 3 years (Preferred)
Language:

English (Preferred)
Location:

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 4001 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person