Advancement Officer-Stakeholder Relations and Strategic Fundraising Manager

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

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.