Head of Communications and Partnerships Mr Price Group at Mr Price Group

Job Description

• The Head of Communications and Partnerships will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive communications, marketing, fundraising, and events strategies to enhance the brand visibility, reputation, impact, and financial sustainability of Mr Price Foundation. This senior leadership role requires a strategic and an innovative thinker with excellent communication skills, business development capabilities, fundraising experience, and a passion for social impact. 

Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement integrated communications, marketing, fundraising, and event strategies aligned with the foundation's mission and goals
• Lead the creation and execution of annual plans for all areas of responsibility
• Collaborate with senior leadership, and Mr Price Group and other key partners to ensure cohesive messaging and activities across all foundation initiatives

Communications

• Managing external and internal communications
• Direct the creation of high-quality, engaging content for various channels (e.g., website, social media, press releases, annual reports)
• Manage the foundation's digital presence, including website and social media platforms
• Overseeing media relations and public relations
• Crisis communications management

Marketing

• Overseeing, creating and implementing marketing strategies, including digital marketing initiatives
• Managing marketing campaigns and collateral
• Measuring marketing effectiveness and ROI
• Develop compelling storytelling initiatives to showcase the foundation's impact

Team Leadership

• Ensure clear goal setting, performance management, and professional development for team members
• Directly manage and mentor direct team members
• Foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence within the team
• Oversee team resources and budget effectively

Brand Management

• Overseeing brand strategy and guidelines, and be the custodian of the Mr Price Foundation brand requirements
• Ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints and programmes
• Managing brand reputation, brand equity and positioning as well as awareness at community, provincial and national level
• Developing brand assets and materials to be consistent across the organisation

Resource Mobilisation (Fundraising)

• Lead the development and execution of fundraising strategies to secure resources for the foundation's programmes
• Oversee grant writing, donor relations, and fundraising campaigns
• Collaborate with the Fundraising & Partnerships Specialist to identify and pursue new funding opportunities
• Ensure effective stewardship of donors and supporters

Events Management

• Oversee the planning and execution of foundation events, including fundraisers, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder engagements
• Work with the Events Coordinator to ensure all events align with the foundation's brand and strategic objectives
• Maximize the impact and ROI of events through effective promotion and follow-up

Partnerships

• Identifying and developing strategic partnerships
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders
• Negotiating partnership agreements
• Ensuring partner satisfaction and engagement
• Measuring partnership impact

Media Relations and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary media spokesperson for the foundation
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and stakeholders
• Manage crisis communications and reputational risks
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies

Measurement and Reporting

• Establish KPIs for communications, marketing, fundraising, and events initiatives
• Analyse and report on the effectiveness of all efforts within the department
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees

Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience

• Post Graduate qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration or Development Studies, or related field (essential)
• Professional certifications in PR/Communications (e.g. PSIRA accreditation)
• Minimum of 10 - 15 years of relevant experience. At least 5 years in a senior communications/partnerships role.
• Proven track record in NPO/Foundation sector.  
• Experience working with corporate foundations or CSI departments.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and resource mobilization.
• Strong history of stakeholder management across public and private sectors.
• Experience in managing teams and budgets.
• Track record of successful media relations in SA context.

Specific Knowledge

• Developing compelling communications, partnership, fundraising and marketing strategies that result in high value multi stakeholder partnerships.
• Strong grasp of local media landscape and stakeholder relations

Business Understanding

• Strong understanding of the South African socio-economic landscape and development challenges as well as the fundraising and public private partnership environment.
• Understanding of POPIA and its implications for communications