Team Lead, Partnerships & Fundraising

Team Lead, Partnerships & Fundraising

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, mobilizing resources, strengthening donor engagement, and supporting financial sustainability.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Manage fundraising pipelines, tracking, and engagement activities
• Oversee proposal development processes from planning to submission
• Coordinate execution of fundraising and partnership initiatives
• 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
• 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)
• 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
• Support cross-functional organisational initiatives as required
• Represent the Foundation in stakeholder engagements where necessary

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)

Salary

• Competitive Salary

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