Team Lead, Partnerships & Fundraising

Responsibilities:

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Develop and implement strategies to build high-value partnerships with donors, corporates, and key stakeholders
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Represent the Foundation and communicate its position on key social and development issues
• Strengthen stakeholder engagement and raise the Foundation’s profile locally, nationally, and internationally

Fundraising & Resource Mobilization:

• Develop and drive fundraising strategies to enhance financial sustainability
• Identify and track funding opportunities aligned with organisational priorities
• Lead the development of funding proposals, pitches, and donor engagements
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of donors and partners
• Identify opportunities to expand and diversify the Foundation’s funding base
• Lead the development of funding proposals, pitches, and partnership engagements
• Generate new ideas and opportunities to expand the Foundation’s funding base
• Expand and diversify the Foundation’s funding base

Pipeline Management & Execution:

• Manage fundraising pipelines, tracking, and engagement activities
• Oversee proposal development processes from planning to submission
• Ensure timely follow-up and conversion of funding opportunities
• Coordinate execution of fundraising and partnership initiatives

Strategic Collaboration & Network Development:

• Work closely with leadership and trustees to leverage networks and strategic relationships
• Promote multi-stakeholder collaboration across programmes and initiatives
• Build and sustain long-term partnerships aligned with organisational priorities

Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives:

• Oversee the planning and implementation of special projects aligned with the Foundation’s strategic priorities
• Provide strategic and coordination support for initiatives such as the Professional Volunteers Programme (PVP)
• Ensure effective execution of partnership-driven and cross-functional initiatives

Planning, Execution & Growth:

• Oversee proposal development processes from planning to submission
• Ensure effective coordination and execution of partnership and fundraising initiatives
• Identify innovative approaches to partnership development and fundraising
• Monitor sector trends and identify opportunities for collaboration and growth
• Contribute to strategic thinking on programme expansion and long-term sustainability

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support cross-functional organisational initiatives as required
• Represent the Foundation in stakeholder engagements where necessary

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline is an advantage
• Minimum of 6-7 years’ experience in partnerships, fundraising, or business development within a nonprofit or development organisation
• Strong fundraising, partnership development, and business development capability
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and networking skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment
• Strong organisational and planning capability
• Leadership and coordination skills
• High level of professionalism and sound judgement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience engaging with donors, corporates, and funding institutions

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Partnership and stakeholder management
• Fundraising and resource mobilisation
• Communication and influencing skills
• Leadership and coordination
• Professionalism and executive presence

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Welfare package
• Convenient working environment