Sandton: Fundraising & Partnerships Specialist – Health & Education – Sandton L Gp posted by HotelJobs

? 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 today! 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.