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Wild Impact Fundraising and Partnership Specialist - Health and Education

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Job Description - Wild Impact Fundraising and Partnership Specialist - Health and Education


Fundraising & Partnerships Specialist | Health & Education | Sandton

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and driven Fundraising & Partnerships Specialist for a respected luxury travel company based in Sandton.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing significant donor funding and building long-term partnerships within the health, education and community development sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving fundraising initiatives that support impactful programmes across underserved communities in South Africa.



Location: Sandton, Johannesburg



Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Fundraising & Partnerships Specialist will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and managing strategic donor relationships while securing funding from private, public and corporate donors. This role requires a highly organised, results-driven individual with exceptional proposal writing, stakeholder engagement and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Partnership Development



• Identify and cultivate new donor and funding opportunities



• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with private, corporate and institutional donors



• Build and manage a sustainable fundraising pipeline



• Develop compelling funding proposals and partnership presentations



• Drive fundraising strategies to achieve ambitious revenue targets

Proposal Development & Grant Writing



• Research prospective donors and funding opportunities



• Draft, edit and submit high-quality grant proposals and funding applications



• Prepare persuasive reports, concept notes and donor communications



• Ensure all proposals align with organisational objectives and donor priorities

Budgeting & Financial Alignment



• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to prepare detailed project budgets



• Ensure funding proposals accurately reflect project activities, timelines and resource requirements



• Monitor budget alignment and donor funding allocations

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting



• Assist in the development of project monitoring and evaluation frameworks



• Support the creation of Theories of Change, Log Frames and impact measurement tools



• Prepare donor reports and partnership performance updates



• Present fundraising and partnership reports to senior leadership and board members

Research & Analytics



• Maintain and expand a database of local and international donors



• Track philanthropic trends and emerging funding opportunities



• Analyse fundraising performance and provide strategic recommendations

Compliance & Governance



• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with organisational policies and donor requirements



• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate data management practices



• Monitor grant compliance and reporting obligations

Requirements



• Bachelor's Degree or Honours Degree in a relevant field



• Minimum 5 years' experience in fundraising, grant writing or proposal development



• Proven success in securing substantial donor funding



• Strong network within South Africa's health, education and development sectors



• Experience managing multiple donor relationships simultaneously



• Strong understanding of donor compliance requirements and reporting standards



• Excellent written and verbal communication skills



• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams



• Strong financial literacy and budget management skills



• Experience in monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting

Key Competencies



• Strategic thinking and solution-oriented mindset



• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills



• Strong project management abilities



• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills



• Highly organised with strong attention to detail



• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines



• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Personal Attributes



• Professional and well-presented



• Confident and engaging communicator



• Self-motivated, resilient and results-driven



• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities



• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment



• Passionate about creating meaningful social impact



• Committed to community development and sustainable change

Work Environment



• Office-based role in Sandton



• Extended working hours when required



• Extensive travel within South Africa, including remote locations



• Dynamic and purpose-driven working environment

To apply, please send your CV

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.







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