- St Albans College
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Job Description
Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Office-based (with travel)
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
St Albans College invites visionary candidates to apply for the role of Director of Advancement, a pivotal leadership position within the Senior Management Team (SMT). This role reports to the Executive Headmaster and the Vice Chairman of the Foundation.
The Director of Advancement is integral to shaping the school's next era of growth and generosity.
Why St Albans?
Join a values-led institution committed to shaping boys into men of consequence. Youll be part of a strategic transformation agenda, working alongside visionary leaders in a dynamic educational environment that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
St Albans College offers more than a job It offers purpose. Youll be part of a school that invests not only in what its boys learn, but in who they become. Join to help forge a lasting legacy, generosity and transformation.
Roles and Responsibilities
As a member of the SMT, you will lead all advancement and fundraising functions, with a strategic goal of raising R33 million annually toward the endowment fund.
Qualifications And Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following skill sets:
- Proven track record in raising funds from local and international individuals, trusts & foundations, and corporates.
- Skilled in local and international development activities; major gifts, grant writing, and planned giving fundraising/stewardship strategy design and implementation.
- Proven ability to cultivate relationships and emotional capital with prospective and existing HNW donors, alumni/influencers, sponsors, and corporate partners.
- Candidates must have demonstrated leadership capability, with the right combination of operational rigour, relationship-building skills, and an ability to work seamlessly across both strategic and operational levels.
- Excellent written and superior oral communication skills, including public speaking, negotiation, and persuasive storytelling.
- Understands the increasing regulatory landscape and can create proactive risk mitigation structures for compliance in donor funds, sponsorship agreements, and cross-border tax issues.
- Able to produce data-driven Foundation/Fundraising/Impact Report.
Please email us at recruitment@charitycareersafrica.com to request a full job description and person specification. You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants.
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