National Fundraiser

The Bible Society of South Africa (BSSA) is a non-profit organisation that has been translating, publishing, and distributing the Bible in South Africa since 1820. The mission of the BSSA is to provide affordable Bibles for everyone, in their own language and in suitable formats, so that all may experience the life-giving message of the Word.

The above-mentioned permanent career opportunity is currently available at the BSSA. The National Fundraiser is responsible for driving the BSSA’s strategic plan country wide to ensure that sustainable relationships are built with key donors. The job incumbent is required to develop and engage in innovative fundraising initiatives to promote BSSA in an effort to gain support and funding from key donors. The incumbent will monitor the donor base with a view to expand and grow the donor base by getting financial support from non BSSA member churches, individuals, businesses and trusts.

 Requirements:

• Relevant business qualification
• 5 years’ experience in similar role
• Experience in digital fundraising and leveraging social media for impact story telling
• Strong financial awareness, including budget management and understanding of impact-linked financial mechanisms
• Sound knowledge of SA fundraising landscape and best practice
• Proven track record of achieving targets across multiple streams from donors
• Donor database management
• Sound knowledge of SA marketing methods
• Proposal writing, grant compliance and donor reporting standards

Competencies:

• Fundraising
• Business acumen
• Ecumenical                            
• Collaborating skills
• Relationship building
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• High EQ – must be able to work with people from different backgrounds
• Commercial awareness
• Highly adaptable

Skills:

• Fundraising skills
• Public speaking
• Marketing and selling skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written)
• Planning and organising skills
• Presentation skills

Disclaimer:

By applying for this position and submitting your CV, you confirm that you have voluntarily provided your personal information and that the information is complete, accurate and up to date, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

You hereby grant the Bible Society of South Africa (BSSA) permission to process your personal information for recruitment and selection purposes. You further consent that the BSSA may retain your personal information on its database for consideration for future employment opportunities.

Applications close on 9 June 2026

If you have not heard from us by 13 June 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please send the application to az.oc.yteicoselbib@tnemtiurcer

Posted on 26 May 08:07, Closing date 30 Jun