Job Description

About CorpsAfrica:

CorpsAfrica was founded in 2011 by former Peace Corps Volunteer Liz Fanning with the idea of turning community development in Africa over to local changemakers. During her own service, Liz was approached by young Moroccans who wanted to be Peace Corps Volunteers so they could help people in their own country, but she had to tell them it was only for Americans. www.corpsafrica.org


Since launching its first program in Morocco in 2013, it has expanded to 10 countries across the continent and aims to expand to all 54 of Africa's countries in the next ten years. To date, CorpsAfrica has hosted hundreds of volunteers across Morocco, Senegal, Malawi, and Rwanda, who have completed over 800 projects, including building wells, schools, roads, and irrigation systems; establishing literacy programs; and supporting vegetable and livestock farms.

Overview of the Position:

The role of Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer will lead the strategic growth and diversification of CorpsAfrica/South Africa's local fundraising efforts. The role focuses on building and sustaining strong donor relationships, driving individuals giving, cultivating CSI partnerships, securing trust and foundations funding, and developing digital and legacy giving campaigns.


This position is central to increasing visibility, strengthening community support, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability for community-led projects. The role requires someone with strong relationship-building skills, deep understanding of South Africa's corporate social investment (CSI) and philanthropic sectors, and the ability to manage donor engagement with professionalism and empathy.

CLASSIFICATION:

Full time

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary is commensurate with experience. CorpsAfrica offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid medical insurance and paid time off.

LOCATION:

Hybrid with Office day in Rosebank Office, South Africa

REPORTS TO:

Country Director

Specific Responsibilities:

Donor Relationship Management:

Serves as a primary point of contact for donors and responds to enquiries in a timely, professional, and personalised manner. Proactively engage with donors to acknowledge contributions, provide updates on impact , and express gratitude. Develop and implement strategies to enhance donor loyalty, retention, and satisfaction. Identify and cultivate opportunities for increased donor engagement and stewardship. Manage and resolve complex donor issues, complaints, or concerns with diplomacy and empathy, escalating to appropriate personnel when necessary. Facilitate personalised outreach to specific donor segments (e.g. major donors, once-off donors, recurring donors) as part of broader stewardship plans.

Individual Giving and Campaigns:

Manage and expand the current individual giving campaign to grow the total number of individual donors by 50%. Drive a measurable increase in the total donations per annum in support of Community-led projects proposals. Identify, cultivate and steward major donors (individual donating over R10 000 per gift).

Trusts, CSIs and Foundations

Research, develop, and submit funding proposals to relevant trusts and foundations. Track and report on the number of proposals submitted, grants awards, and total funding secured from these sources.

Legacy Giving

Identify, cultivate and actively work to grow the number of legacy supporters by encouraging long-term donors, Volunteers, and community members to consider leaving a gift in their will.

Digital Fundraising and Communications

Create and implement new online fundraising campaigns across social media, email, and other digital platforms. In collaboration with Communications Officer, develop and distribute e-newsletters to engage current supporters and attract new donors, sharing impact stories, campaign updates, and calls to action.

Fundraising Events:

Coordinate and promote the annual fundraising event, with a goal to increase total funds in support of community-led initiatives or projects. Conceptualise and execute new fundraising events/activations. Manage existing fundraising events such as the Pitch Day.

Monitoring and Reporting:

Maintain accurate records of all fundraising activities and income. Monthly report on progress towards fundraising targets and key performance indicators. Coordinator timely submission of donor narrative and financial reporting in collaboration with Country Director, M&E Officer and Bookkeeper.

Administrative Support:

Assist with administrative duties related to fundraising. Maintain an up-to-date donor database. prepare and send thank you letters and tax certificates to donors support the Country Director with any additional administrative tasks as needed

Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing , Development or Communications and at least four years' work experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or non-profit development. Strong digital marketing or online fundraising skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organised and have worked for an NGO and a culturally diverse environment. Relationship building skills and donor centered approach. Team player who is results driven and has an ability to work with minimal supervision.

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter that illustrates qualifications relevant to this role and an updated resume through JazzHR. Only complete applications will be considered. The deadline to apply is

August 5, 2025.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work full-time in South Africa and should not require employment sponsorship. Only complete applications will be considered.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CorpsAfrica encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability or any other legally protected basis.






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