About the Organisation
Little Lions Child Coaching has the vision to normalise mental health conversations. We are a community-based, youth-led mental health organisation that offers free mental health workshops to children in under-resourced communities. We educate and train local role-models and organisations to become mental health coaches, giving them the professional tools to help children become mentally stronger. By giving children the ability to express their feelings, we aim to change the way children grow up. Our growth plans are to grow our financial sustainability through expanding our international funder partnerships, set up 100 implementation partnerships in the next 3-5 years, to increase our geographical reach, and to create mental health awareness campaigns. Our geographic focus area is Cape Town and Nairobi (Kenya), but we are likely to expand to other major South African cities in the next few years.
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
To apply
To apply, email your application (completed AA bio form, one page motivation letter and updated CV) [all in MS Word format]) by Monday, 20th July 2026 to melissa@actionappointments.co.za
