About the Job

The Partnerships and Resource Development Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that strengthen Little Lions' financial sustainability, strategic partnerships, donor relationships, volunteer engagement, and community presence. The role focuses on securing funding, cultivating long-term relationships with donors and implementing partners, growing the organisation's monthly donor/subscriber network, and representing Little Lions externally to increase visibility and impact.

The incumbent will work collaboratively across all departments to ensure that fundraising efforts, partnership development, communications, and stakeholder engagement contribute to the organisation's strategic objectives and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising and Resource Development

Donor Relations and Stewardship

Strategic Partnerships

Community Engagement and Volunteer Management

Events and Stakeholder Engagement

Communications and Marketing Support

Monitoring, Reporting and Administration

Risk Mitigation and Governance

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Preferred

Postgraduate qualification in Fundraising, Non-Profit Management, or Business Development.

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years' experience in fundraising, donor relations, partnership development, or resource mobilisation.

Demonstrated success in grant writing and securing institutional funding.

Experience working within the non-profit sector.

Experience managing stakeholder relationships.

Event management experience is advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills

Grant proposal writing

Relationship management

Corporate fundraising

Donor stewardship

Strategic networking

Excellent written communication

Presentation and facilitation skills

Budget development

Project coordination

CRM/database management

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Microsoft Office and Google Workspace proficiency

Please send your resume/CV