Philanthropy and Partnerships Fundraising Lead

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Philanthropy and Partnerships Fundraising Lead at ActionAid International will drive high-value fundraising from major donors, trusts and foundations, and strategic philanthropic partners. We are looking for a proven and experienced fundraiser with a strong track record of securing major gifts, building senior donor relationships, and developing compelling opportunities for philanthropic investment.

The postholder will work across the federation to unlock new funding opportunities, deepen existing partnerships, and create meaningful donor engagement opportunities, from tailored cultivation moments to donor roundtables and international funder engagement. Working closely with Programme and Policy colleagues, they will shape strong cases for support that inspire confidence and secure significant funding for ActionAid’s mission and long-term ambition. Please see further information in the job description.

Who we're looking for: 

We are seeking a strategic, relationship-driven fundraising leader with a multi-year track record of growing financial support from philanthropists and trust and foundation partners. You will bring strong experience of securing high-value funding, building senior relationships, and developing partnerships that deliver long-term support. 

You should also have strong commitment to ActionAid’s values and ethos, including ActionAid’s feminist leadership principles.

Contract :Permanent

Salary: GBP 63,100.00 gross salary per annum

Closing date: 15 May 2026

Location: GS Hubs (Nairobi, Johannesburg) or ActionAid Country Offices with Hosting Agreements in place

How to apply:

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Applications close at 17.00 GMT on Friday 15 May 2026. Please upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae and a covering letter, clearly explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

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Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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