Fundraising & Development Specialist

Core responsibilities:

• Accurately track, process, and acknowledge donations using our CRM platform (GoFundMe Pro)
• Co-lead planning and execution of annual fundraising galas in NYC and Boston
• Prepare materials, reports, and presentations for board meetings
• Design marketing and campaign materials using Canva and Constant Contact

Your work will directly fuel our mission to end hunger and poverty in rural Africa by supporting fundraising and development activities that sustain community-driven programs across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, event management, communications, international development, or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, event management or a closely related role
• Experience working with or for an international development or global nonprofit organization
• Proficiency in GoFundMe Pro or similar CRM platforms, Constant Contact, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, and Salesforce

Salary: $60,000 – $75,000, commensurate with experience

Health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development courses

Remote/work-from-home flexibility

Direct collaboration with the Executive Director and global SHA teams

High-impact, high-visibility role with real ownership and room to grow

Self Help Africa is an international development organization dedicated to ending hunger and poverty in rural Africa, operating in 7 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa through programs supporting smallholder farmers, climate resilience, water & sanitation, gender equality, and enterprise development.