Foundation and Fundraising Manager

St Peter’s Prep is an independent, Anglican, Diocesan school. We are known for our innovative approach to education and the warmth of our community. The school seeks employees who are committed to their profession and best practice, who embrace a culture of continual growth and learning.

The role of the St Peter’s Foundation is to raise and manage the funds necessary for the Social Responsibility Programmes of St Peter’s Prep Schools.

An opportunity exists for an exceptional Foundation & Fundraising Manager to join our Foundation from October 2026.

Role Overview:

The Foundation & Fundraising Manager will be responsible for developing, driving and managing the school’s fundraising strategies and campaigns. You will focus on securing financial support and building lasting philanthropic giving connections with our external and internal donors to directly benefit our social responsibility portfolio.

Duties (not an exhaustive list):

• Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to support the Foundation’s philanthropic giving goals.
• Build annual giving programmes, and capital campaigns to support the Foundation’s goals.
• Identify, cultivate and steward relationships with prospective donors, trusts, foundations and corporate sponsors.
• Plan, organise and manage donor-centric, community-centred events, high-net-worth networking opportunities and impact-reporting milestones.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records, contribution tracking and CRM databases.
• Create and manage compelling fundraising communications, including donor proposals, social impact reports, appeals, and newsletters.
• Collaborate closely with the Foundation Trustees and school leadership to align development goals with community and stewardship initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 3–5 years’ proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, capital campaigns or high-level stakeholder engagement
• Experience in an educational environment is a distinct advantage
• Proven experience with donor database management (CRM) and digital fundraising/communication platforms.
• A personal connection to St Peter’s Prep, together with a strong understanding of the school’s ethos, values, and traditions, will be a distinct advantage.

Skills and Attributes:

• Proven campaign planning, proposal writing and project management skills.
• Excellent organisational and financial administrative abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build authentic, long-term relationships and confidently pitch philanthropic opportunities.
• Creative and strategic thinker with high attention to detail and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to work both independently to achieve financial targets and collaboratively within a team.

St Peter's Prep Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete a full criminal check (and other legally required clearance in accordance with National Registers e.g. Sexual Offences and Child Protection Registers) which must be maintained throughout the period of employment.

The appointment of candidates is at St Peter’s Prep Schools' sole discretion, considering factors such as St Peter’s Prep Schools Employment Equity Policy. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment. St Peter’s Prep Schools, in line with POPIA (the Protection of Personal Information Act), will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.