STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS AND STRATEGIC FUNDRAISING MANAGER

Old School Ties; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

St Stithians College is seeking an experienced Stakeholder Relations and Strategic Fundraising Manager to mobilise philanthropic support for the College and the Thandulwazi Maths & Science Academy. The role starts January 2027 and requires building meaningful donor relationships and securing sustainable investment in education.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, event planning experience, and a track record in ethical fundraising.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Event and reunion coordination and planning skills and experience.
• 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.
• A genuine alignment with the ethos and values of an independent Methodist school.
• Support safeguarding practices and obtain all required police and offender-registry clearances.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Event planning

Relationship building

Planning and organisation

Ethical fundraising

safeguarding compliance

Job description

• STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS AND STRATEGIC FUNDRAISING MANAGER

STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS AND STRATEGIC FUNDRAISING MANAGER

St Stithians College is a proudly South African school that embraces diversity and offers a distinctive educational experience. Founded as a Methodist Church School, our Christian spirituality is central to our identity. Our College includes primary and secondary boys’ and girls’ schools, along with a co-educational junior primary school. We are an independent, non-profit institution located on an expansive green campus in Sandton, Johannesburg. In addition, St Stithians incorporates Kamoka Bush School near Modimolle, and the Thandulwazi Maths & Science Academy on our Campus. As a College, we are intent on Inspiring Excellence and Making a World of Difference.

ADVANCEMENT OFFICE

The mission of the Advancement Office is to enhance the good name of St Stithians, to invest in a community of belonging, and to ensure long term institutional sustainability of St Stithians College and the Thandulwazi Maths and Science Academy Website.

The role will contribute to the mobilisation of philanthropic support for the College and the Thandulwazi Maths and Science Academy, helping to advance their long-term sustainability and impact.

Stakeholder Relations and Strategic Fundraising Manager

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:

• 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.

St Stithians College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes appointments within the context of its transformation imperatives.

Peter Place | Lyme Park | Sandton | 2191
Private Bag 2 | Randburg | 2125 | South Africa
www.stithian.com

The College reserves the right not to proceed with this post. Applications are invited from South African citizens. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applications automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

St Stithians College is unwavering in its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have a suite of robust policies and procedures, regularly reviewed and updated, to ensure a safe, secure, and positive environment where all students can thrive. If you are successful, you will be expected to adhere to and actively contribute to these safeguarding practices.

St Stithians College, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.

St Stithians College is a proudly South African school, embracing diversity and offering a distinctive educational experience. Founded in 1953 as a Methodist Church School,…