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Fundraising & Partnerships Specialist | Health & Education | Sandton | Lb
HotelJobs Thursday, 04 June 2026 1Job Summary
? 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 ⚠️ 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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