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Available from Jan 2026

NGO Fundraising Manager

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39 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Perfect 4.6  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Working with directors to create and update proposals for potential funders.
  • Researching and identifying possible funding opportunities.
  • Working with the marketing manager to create strategic campaigns.

Highlights

  • Working with directors to create and update proposals for potential funders.
  • Researching and identifying possible funding opportunities.
  • Working with the marketing manager to create strategic campaigns.
  • Preparing reports for our funders on use of funds; compiling data about DAKTARI’s activities.
  • Assisting the directors with monitoring and evaluation data to measure DAKTARI’s impact.


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles

    About the program

    As an NGO, DAKTARI is always looking to consolidate partnerships for more funding. In Fundraising, you will manage our sponsorships and research new potential partners!

    🌟 Join Daktari Bush School as our new Fundraising Manager 🌟

    Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of both animals and children? Daktari Bush School, a dynamic nonprofit organization, is on the lookout for a talented Fundraising Manager to help us sustain and expand our ...

    About the program

    🌟 Join Daktari Bush School as our new Fundraising Manager 🌟

    Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of both animals and children? Daktari Bush School, a dynamic nonprofit organization, is on the lookout for a talented Fundraising Manager to help us sustain and expand our life-changing programs.

    🌿 About DAKTARI
    At DAKTARI, we are dedicated to educating underprivileged children and fostering a love for wildlife and nature. Our mission is to create a generation of environmentally conscious and empowered youth. However, to continue our vital work, we need someone with a flair for fundraising to join our team.

    🎯 The Role
    As our Fundraising Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in securing funding opportunities to support our ongoing initiatives and future growth. Working closely with our directors, you will craft compelling grant applications and efficiently manage the reporting process for successful grants.

    💼 Responsibilities
    • Immerse yourself in the heart of Daktari, gaining a comprehensive understanding of our mission, programs, and impact.
    • Utilize your creativity and expertise to develop persuasive proposals and detailed reports that captivate potential donors.
    • Explore diverse avenues for fundraising, including corporate partnerships, organizational collaborations, and foundations.
    • Harness the power of specialized software to streamline Daktari's fundraising efforts, setting ambitious goals, reminders, and deadlines.

    🌍 Join Our Cause
    DAKTARI offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of disadvantaged children and animals in South Africa. Be part of a supportive team that is committed to creating positive change in the world.

    Ready to take on the challenge and become our Fundraising Manager? Apply now and help us create a brighter future for both the community and wildlife. Together, we can make a significant impact! 🌟🐾


    Typical day

    You will work from Monday until Friday, 8 hours a day. 
    A typical work day starts at 8 AM, with breakfast time at 8:30 until 9 AM and lunch time from 12:30 to 14:00. Your work day will end at 17 o'clock. As Fundraising Manager, you should be able to organise your hours and be flexible. Please note ...

    Typical day

    You will work from Monday until Friday, 8 hours a day. 
    A typical work day starts at 8 AM, with breakfast time at 8:30 until 9 AM and lunch time from 12:30 to 14:00. Your work day will end at 17 o'clock. As Fundraising Manager, you should be able to organise your hours and be flexible. Please note that this is also a management position; you will be expected to be responsible, know how to delegate and be trusted with your working schedule. 
    You will work mostly in our office
    Every Saturday, any volunteer can go to town to do shopping, enjoy a lunch in a restaurant or do an excursion. DAKTARI also proposes extra-mural trips as visiting the famous Kruger National Park, the Blyde River Canyon etc.

    Free-time activities

    As we are located inside a private game reserve, it is difficult to move outside our camp. However, you are free to take trips on weekends and organise excursions preferably during weekends as well. We are located near several big five game reserves, including Kruger National Park. We also offer ...

    Free-time activities

    As we are located inside a private game reserve, it is difficult to move outside our camp. However, you are free to take trips on weekends and organise excursions preferably during weekends as well. We are located near several big five game reserves, including Kruger National Park. We also offer multiple diverse excursions such as the Blyde River Canyon sightseeing, the HERD elephant orphanage and more!


    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (fluently)

    Education Requirements

    at Having started a University degree is important. level

    Required Documents

    CV, Passport and Travel Insurance to cover your entire stay in South Africa

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Work comfortably in Mac computers; having excellent people skills; able to communicate well in English and be confident with others; able to delegate; work comfortably with different personalities and diverse cultural backgrounds.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00 - 17:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Airport Pickup at Hoedspruit Airport

    We will pick you up on a Saturday in Hoedspruit. Please inform us of your itinerary so that we are able to arrange your pickup. 

    Accommodation

    As a long-term volunteer, you will be provided a single room accommodation inside our camp. 

    Food & Beverages

    We have a kitchen staff preparing 3 meals per day for us: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Please specify any dietary restrictions before arrival. 

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit. We assist you to find cheap flights to South Africa. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for South Africa provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in South Africa you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for South Africa. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    This is a long-term volunteer position for a minimum 9-months stay. As a volunteer, you will be provided accommodation, all meals + all living costs inside our camp included in exchange of your work with us. 

    Please apply for details on the available start dates. 

    The project is located 60km outside of Hoedspruit near Kruger National Park.

    You would need to either travel via plane or a shuttle from Johannesburg to get to Hoedspruit. 

    A member of the team will be there to meet you on arrival and bring you to camp. Note that arrivals are only possible on Saturdays

    Availability
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    Program fees

    39 weeks (min. stay) 0€
    50 weeks (max. stay) 0€
    Average fees 0€/week

    Program fees

    0€ per week 39 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    39 - 50 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with DAKTARI Bush School during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


    Meet your organization

    DAKTARI Bush School

    Perfect 4.6 rating (118 reviews)

    Non-profit - founded in 2002

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Very high response rate

    Coordinated by

    Pretty

    Spoken languages: English

    About the project

    The mission of DAKTARI is to educate and inspire local children to value their environment and stimulate community development.

    Meet your organization

    OUR STORY: A LOVE STORY THAT BECAME DAKTARI

    Ian and Michele Merrifield officially opened DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage in 2006 but it was a long road to make it happen. Ian and Michele met while Ian was working as a game ranger at Tshukudu Game Lodge and Michele was volunteering there as well. While hand-raising injured zebras, wildebeest, and warthogs, Ian and Michele fell in love.

    Michele had long dreamed about living in Africa and taking care of the wildlife. When she met Ian, she was able to realise that dream. They left Tshukudu after getting married and opened a restaurant in Hoedspruit to start raising capital for their own wildlife orphanage. While there, Ian and Michele helped raise a local boy from the village named Thabo. He had almost no knowledge or understanding of his native wildlife and environment, so Ian and Michele began using the animals in their care to teach him. Thabo's understanding of conservation was typical of children in Limpopo and the idea of adding a bush school was born.

    So where did the name DAKTARI come from? Michele says, "When we were younger, there was a TV program called Daktari. It was about a family in Africa, who looked after and raised many different types of orphaned wild animals. As kids we loved it and we remember getting deeply emotionally attached to the different animals." Sounds familiar right? Michele and Ian adopted the name and so DAKTARI Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage was born.

    OUR MISSION

    The Mission of DAKTARI is to educate and inspire local children to value their environment and stimulate community development.

    Through the combination of the bush school and the wildlife orphanage, DAKTARI has developed an immersive educational experience for local children to learn about the wildlife around them, the environment, anti-poaching, and a wide variety of other issues, right in the middle of the bush. Our work extends into their communities through Eco Clubs at the secondary schools, career guidance for the youth, and community development projects.

    118 reviews · rating4.6

    Valeria Signer rating5

    2024 at Environment and Wildlife Education

    My time at Daktari was great. I met so many nice people, the animals are so cute and I got the impression that my work really makes a difference in the lives of the children we taught. Thank you so much for everything! ...
    Luke Llabres rating5

    2024 at Environment and Wildlife Education

    I wanted to come to Daktari to spend my summer giving back to the world in a good way while learning about myself and progressing as an individual. I was able to accomplish both while here! It's super rewarding to get to teach kids about the world around them and how they can make it a better place. ..
    I had the best time ever at Daktari. You will find the best people to work with all of this in a beautiful environment! You will not regret it if you decide to come here! You will meet so many people from different countries and of different backgrounds, making this experience such a unique ...
    Claudia Bachmann rating5

    2024 at Environment and Wildlife Education

    Out of my comfort zone - an amazing experience! I volunteered 2 weeks at DAKTARI in South Africa (close to the Kruger National Park) - caring for orphaned animals and weekly lessons for children in 8th grade from a nearby school. Besides that I had the opportunity to do a one-day Safari, some ...
    Elsa Vescovacci rating4.8

    2024 at Environment and Wildlife Education

    I volunteered at Daktari for 2 months, and my role was to teach kids (8 per week from the nearby villages) about the environment and the animals. It was really nice to spend time with the children and to better learn about them. Despite some difficulties they might have, it is great to see the ...
    erine coutant rating4.8

    2024 at Environment and Wildlife Education

    Daktari was an experience where I was able to discover many things and learn new things, both in terms of animals and also in the education of children. I really liked being with the children and a little less the animal side. then I met people who were beneficial and enriching for me, I would just ...

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