Advancement Officer-Stakeholder Relations and Strategic Fundraising Manager at St Stithians College

Requirements

• 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.