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Resource Mobilisation Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Child Welfare Durban & District (CWDD) is a century-old non-profit that protects and empowers vulnerable children and families across Greater Durban. Were looking for a hands-on Resource Mobilisation Manager to build and grow the income streams that sustain this vital work. Its a role for a resourceful self-driven fundraiser who can develop donor relationships write winning proposals and get events off the ground. Someone with a genuine passion for the child welfare cause and the ingenuity to make a real difference in a resource-constrained environment.
In this role you will:
- Build and grow diversified sustainable income across multiple channels.
- Develop strong relationships with corporate philanthropic government and individual donors.
- Secure funding for programme delivery day-to-day operations and capital needs that support our services for children.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and drive a practical multi-channel annual fundraising plan.
- Build funding models covering programme delivery running costs and capital needs.
- Identify cultivate and steward relationships with corporate CSI partners philanthropic foundations government directorates trusts and individual donors.
- Write compelling evidence-based funding proposals concept notes and grant applications.
- Plan and personally run fundraising events (e.g. banquets golf days) sponsorship drives and digital giving campaigns from start to finish.
- Work with the Finance team to monitor restricted and unrestricted funds against approved budgets.
- Ensure full compliance with the NPO Act Section 18A requirements King IV and SAIF/AFP ethical fundraising standards.
- Guide and support a small team and volunteers building a culture of giving across the organisation.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years proven hands-on fundraising experience with a demonstrable track record of results.
- A relevant qualification in Fundraising Commerce Finance Marketing Social Sciences or Non-Profit Management is advantageous.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills across corporate government and community settings. English essential; isiZulu advantageous.
- Strong proposal-writing and grant-management skills with the autonomy to work independently and make a plan with limited resources.
- A genuine passion for the child welfare cause and a strong social-welfare conscience.
Benefits
- Employer contribution to a pension / provident fund.
- An office-based role with the flexibility to work in the field plus full onboarding and orientation into the organisation.
- Meaningful mission-driven work with a direct and lasting impact on childrens lives.
Required Skills:
A minimum of 5 years proven hands-on fundraising experience with a demonstrable track record of results. A relevant qualification in Fundraising Commerce Finance Marketing Social Sciences or Non-Profit Management is advantageous. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills across corporate government and community settings. English essential; isiZulu advantageous. Strong proposal-writing and grant-management skills with the autonomy to work independently and make a plan with limited resources. A genuine passion for the child welfare cause and a strong social-welfare conscience.
