Fundraising and Donor Relations Associate

Britannia's Gold Ltd

. Research and profile major donors, foundations, and conference attendees before CEO engagements .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaJuniorMid-Level💰 $18,000 - $21,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in donor cultivation strategies and grant writing, with a strong ability to draft compelling communications in alignment with executive leadership. Proven track record in managing donor relationships and identifying funding opportunities that support mission-driven initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant Proposal WritingDonor Cultivation StrategyMajor Gifts CycleCRM ExperienceBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingDonor CommunicationsProposal DevelopmentFundraising StrategyDonor ReportingOutreach Email DraftingBriefing Material PreparationFunding Strategy IdentificationCalendar ManagementCultivation Pipeline Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingIndependent WorkResourcefulnessExcellent Writing

Tools & Technologies

Donor CRM

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit DevelopmentMajor GiftsStartup EnvironmentEquitable DevelopmentCommunity Ownership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research and profile major donors, foundations, and conference attendees before CEO engagements
Draft outreach emails, thank-you notes, and cultivation communications in the CEO’s voice
Move donors through the cultivation pipeline from initial contact to funded commitment
Identify and track grant opportunities aligned with Parity’s mission
Manage grant submission calendars end-to-end
Write grant proposals, letters of inquiry, donor reports, and major gift case statements
Prepare CEO briefing materials for speaking engagements and conferences
Maintain and update the donor CRM
Proactively surface new funding strategies and prospect ideas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in business development, nonprofit development, major gifts, or a donor-facing fundraising role
Demonstrated success writing grant proposals or major donor communications that resulted in funding
Familiarity with donor cultivation strategy and the major gifts cycle
Comfort operating as an extension of a CEO or senior leader — drafting in their voice, representing their brand, and owning the follow-through
Experience working in a startup, early-stage organization, or resource-constrained environment is a genuine plus
CRM experience (any platform) is helpful but not required
Scrappy and resourceful approach
Relationship-oriented with ability to cultivate donor trust over time
Strategic thinking and ability to identify high-impact moves
Excellent, compelling writing calibrated to different audiences
Outcome-driven approach
Alignment with equitable development, community ownership, and Parity’s mission
Comfortable working independently in a remote, startup environment with limited hand-holding and high expectations
Energized by building systems and infrastructure
Interest in ground-level, mission-driven work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote, global
$1,500 - $1,800 monthly commensurate with experience
Generous PTO