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.