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.