Team Lead, Partnerships & Fundraising

JOB SUMMARY

The Team Lead, Partnerships & Fundraising is responsible for driving the Foundation’s partnership development and fundraising efforts in alignment with ACT’s HEEL Health, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Leadership focus areas.

The role focuses on building strategic partnerships, mobilising resources, strengthening donor engagement, and supporting financial sustainability, while contributing to strategic initiatives that enhance organisational impact, visibility and long-term growth.

DUTIES AND 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

Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Programs & Grants or the CEO

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• 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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline is an advantage
• Minimum of 6 to 7 years’ experience in partnerships, fundraising, or business development within a nonprofit or development organisation
• 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 & COMPENSATION

• Competitive Salary
• Welfare package
• Convenient working environment
• Opportunity for growth within an evolving organisation

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@actrustfoundation.org using the position as subject of email.