Work for us

Join the friendly, supportive and motivated team at LITTLE EDEN, working together to ensure a safe and comfortable life for children and adults with profound intellectual disability.


LITTLE EDEN Society, a registered non-profit organization, based in Edenvale, Johannesburg seeks to appoint a Senior Fundraising Officer. The Senior Fundraising Officer will be responsible for research, proposal writing and expanding the fundraising and donor base of Little Eden. This is a full-time position and reports to the Business Development Manager.

Key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

  • Researching new prospects
  • Writing research proposals
  • Expanding fundraising and donor base
  • Donor stewardship – retaining existing donor relations
  • Developing fundraising events
  • Organising campaigns that will lead to donations
  • Report writing – both external at a high level and internal
  • Remain up to date with fundraising trends

The Senior Fundraising Officer must meet the following criteria:

  • Relevant Tertiary qualification (A qualification in Communications/PR/Sales and Marketing would be advantageous)
  • Five years experience in a fundraising capacity with 10+ years work experience post-matric
  • Experience in donor development and relationship management in the NGO sector
  • Demonstrated experience in support of the funding cycle from identification of prospects, to the development of proposals, to reporting and relationship management
  • Experience in supporting management in the development and implementation of a business development strategy
  • Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholders and donor relationships – experience dealing with corporate donors and CSI funding
  • Must have the presence and communication skills to deal with senior representatives/executives of donor organisations
  • Budget and financial understanding is required
  • MS Office knowledge is required, specifically MS Word, PowerPoint, Intermediate Excel and Outlook as well the confidence in utilizing platforms such as Teams and Zoom

Must have a vibrant and warm personality and be well-groomed.  Police clearance certificate and a clear credit record are required for this position.  Must have own transport and a valid drivers licence.

The full job description and further information can be obtained by request to hr@littleeden.org.za

Kindly email your application by close of business on Friday 9 August 2024 to hr@littleeden.org.za

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.