Sandton: Senior Fundraising & Partnerships Manager – Luxury Property Group – Sandton | Ls posted by Kendrick Recruitment

Senior Fundraising & Partnerships Manager | Luxury Property Group | Sandton ️ Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Fundraising and Partnerships Manager for a luxury property group based in Sandton, Gauteng. This senior role is ideal for a professional with a proven fundraising track record, strong donor networks, and expertise in partnership development across private, public, and corporate sectors ✨. Key Outputs & Responsibilities Grant Prospecting & Proposal Development – Identify potential donors, draft persuasive proposals, and ensure high-quality copywriting and proofreading Budget & Financial Alignment – Collaborate with Operations and Finance teams to prepare budgets aligned with proposal narratives, timelines, and allocations Monitoring, Evaluation & Integrated Learning – Develop results frameworks including Theories of Change, Log Frames, and MEL frameworks Knowledge Management & Process Coordination – Maintain proposal/reporting templates, coordinate proposal processes, and prepare Board-level reports Analytics – Maintain a live donor database and track philanthropy trends to inform strategy ️ Compliance – Ensure all fundraising activities comply with organisational policies regarding funding sources, confidentiality, and data handling ✅ Competencies Strong work ethic, professionalism, and diplomacy Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable Proven fundraising track record (ability to raise over R50,000,000 per annum within three years) ️ Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills Strategic thinker with a results- and impact-driven approach Experienced in project management and cross-functional collaboration Strong financial literacy, budget oversight, and impact measurement skills Personal Attributes Professional and well-presented Confident public speaker Diligent, tenacious, self-motivated, and goal-oriented Highly organised with ability to manage multiple campaigns ⚡ Proactive, adaptable, and deadline-driven Collaborative and comfortable working across teams Passionate about social and environmental impact Previous Work Experience & Requirements Minimum Bachelor’s or Honours degree in a relevant field 5 years’ experience in proposal development and grant writing (private, public, and corporate funding streams) ️ Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills Proven ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate interdisciplinary teams ️ Knowledge of donor requirements, compliance standards, and proposal formats Passion for community-based work and conservation Work Environment Sandton office-based role with extended hours ✈️ Extensive travel within South Africa, regionally, and internationally (including remote locations and challenging conditions) Package Salary: Negotiable DOE ✨ This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic and results-driven professional to lead fundraising and partnership initiatives within a respected luxury property group .