Digital Fundraiser

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and results-driven Digital Fundraiser for a luxury property group based in Sandton. This is an office-based role with extensive travel opportunities suited to a creative professional with strong digital marketing and fundraising expertise.

Key Outputs & Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement a comprehensive digital fundraising strategy
  

• Analyse trends opportunities and challenges in the digital fundraising landscape
  

• Set clear objectives and KPIs for digital campaigns aligned with organisational goals
  

Campaign Management

• Lead planning execution and optimisation of multi-channel digital fundraising campaigns (email social media online events)
  

• Oversee content creation to ensure messaging is compelling and relevant
  

• Monitor and analyse campaign performance providing insights for future strategies
  

Donor Engagement

• Ensure professional engagement with key donors online
  

• Use data-driven insights to segment and target donors effectively enhancing personalisation and retention
  

Partnership Development

• Identify and establish partnerships with digital platforms influencers and organisations
  

• Collaborate with communications and partnerships teams to integrate fundraising efforts with wider campaigns
  

Budget Management

• Manage the digital fundraising budget efficiently to maximise ROI
  

• Explore innovative and cost-effective digital tools and platforms to enhance campaigns
  

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with organisational policies regarding funding sources confidentiality and data handling
  

Competencies & Skills

• Strong digital communication presentation and influencing skills
  

• High proficiency in Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams
  

• Strategic thinker with a results- and impact-driven approach
  

• Experienced in project management and cross-functional collaboration
  

• Creative storyteller with excellent attention to detail
  

• Data-informed and comfortable using analytics to drive decisions
  

Personal Attributes

• Donor-focused and results-driven
  

• Digitally savvy and confident across online platforms
  

• Proactive adaptable and deadline-driven
  

• Collaborative and comfortable working across teams
  

• Passionate about social and environmental impact
  

Previous Work Experience Required

• Relevant qualifications in digital marketing communications or fundraising
  

• Minimum 3 years of experience in digital fundraising preferably in the non-profit sector
  

• Knowledge of Google and Meta advertising policies and optimisation strategies
  

• Experience designing and implementing campaigns that engage and retain donors
  

• Familiarity with fundraising software and CRM systems is an advantage
  

• Budgeting experience strong attention to detail and proven teamwork skills
  

Work Environment

• Sandton-based office role with extended hours
  

• Extensive travel within South Africa regionally and internationally including remote and challenging locations
  

This is an exciting opportunity for a digitally savvy and strategic professional to drive impactful fundraising initiatives within a respected luxury property group.