Advancement Officer-Stakeholder Relations and Strategic Fundraising Manager
St Stithians College · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- This position is available from January 2027. We are seeking an experienced and purpose-driven fundraising professional who can build meaningful relationships, inspire philanthropic support and help secure sustainable investment in education.
Requirements for this position are
- relevant fundraising, philanthropy, business-development or relationship-management experience;
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- event and reunion coordination and planning skills and experience;
- a proven ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships;
- strong planning and organisational abilities;
- initiative, sound judgement and personal accountability;
- a commitment to ethical fundraising and stewardship; and
- a genuine alignment with the ethos and values of an independent Methodist school.
The Ideal Candidate will
- develop and implement strategic fundraising initiatives;
- cultivate and steward donors, prospective donors and partners;
- identify new philanthropic and funding opportunities;
- prepare compelling cases for support;
- communicate the College's priorities and impact with clarity;
- collaborate across the Advancement Office the Old Stithian Association and the wider College community;
- uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and donor care.
- have a sound understanding of and commitment to the ethos of an independent school;
- support the College's safeguarding practices and obtain all required police and offender-registry clearances.