Salary: $111,800 - $116,800 + Super, NFP Salary Sacrifice benefits and other benefitsTwo-year full-time contractWork from home/Work remote/recruiting Australia-wideAward Winning CultureABOUT FAREThe Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) is a not-for-profit organisation with a vision for an Australia free from alcohol harms – where communities are healthy and well and where laws, policies and programs are fair, equitable and just.We work collaboratively with local communities, people with lived experience of alcohol harm, values-aligned organisations, health professionals, researchers and governments across the nation to raise community awareness of alcohol harms, advocate for policy change aimed at preventing alcohol-related harms and increase accountability of companies that fuel harm.Working at FARE you will be part of an organisation developing and delivering innovative health programs and policy solutions to reduce alcohol harm to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Australia.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Funding Development Manager will develop and implement fundraising and partnership strategies in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Director and FARE's Senior Leadership Team, to grow and diversify FARE's fundraising and partnerships program.WHAT YOU WILL WORK ONWork across the FARE team to develop clear, best practice fundraising strategies to support our Strategic Plan and achieve revenue targets.Provide regular reports and updates to the Marketing and Communications Director.Provide funding development advice and support to the Marketing and Communications Director and CEO as required.Analyse fundraising trends and donor demographics to inform strategic decision-making.Identify and cultivate relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, and other potential funding sources with the specific goal of increasing revenue.Identify and engage potential strategic partners including corporations, not-for-profit organisations, government agencies, and community organisations.Negotiate and manage corporate partnership agreements and MOUs to ensure alignment with organisational objectives.Cultivate, grow and maintain strong financial relationships with existing partners, serving as the primary point of contact.Donor relations and stewardship:Implement donor stewardship strategies to foster long-term relationships and enhance donor engagement.Ensure timely and accurate communication with donors, including acknowledgment of gifts and progress reports.Maintain a donor database to track major donor interactions, preferences, and giving history.Grants and proposals:Draft high quality grant applications, funding pitches, communication materials, reports and acquittals.Engage staff, partners and subject matter experts in the development of funding proposals and pitches.Develop and implement systems and procedures to ensure scope and agreements of grants and partnerships are tracked, delivered and acquitted.Other:Perform other duties as directed by the CEO and/or Projects and Partnerships Director.Apply the principles and practices of FARE and adhere to the company's Values and Code of Conduct.Adhere to all the requirements of the Work Health & Safety Act and Regulations, both personally and in relation to the other staff and the company in general.WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TEAMProven track record developing fundraising strategies, proposals, applications, and budgets.Proven track record of meeting fundraising revenue targets and building and maintaining strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders.Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including donors and partners.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality.Experience developing, implementing and evaluating fundraising strategies.Ability to set goals and work productively with minimal supervision.Knowledge of current fundraising tools.Exceptional time management skills, managing multiple and competing priorities.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a high level of adaptability and resilience.Demonstrated ability to take on a leadership role in a small team to achieve outcomes.ABOUT YOUYou're a strategic thinker while also being happy to 'get on the tools'.You think creatively to find opportunities to produce innovative, engaging and authentic content to support FARE's fundraising goals.You have a wide interest in fundraising, donor stewardship, and philanthropy.Demonstrated 'can-do' attitude as part of a creative, responsive and flexible team.Demonstrated ability to contribute to a values-based, high performing and effective team and organisational culture.Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional and personal development.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAA tertiary degree in philanthropy, business administration, or similar.7+ years' experience in fundraising, donor relations, or related fields with demonstrated success in securing major gifts and grants.BENEFITS INCLUDE:Access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program.Gifted leave over Christmas holiday shut-down.Great workplace culture: FARE was honoured to be recognised by Voice Project as one of their 'Best Workplaces for 2021' for having exceptional employee engagement and satisfaction and in 2024 FARE was awarded Xref Engage's Best Workplace Awards, which recognises best workplaces who have excellent management practices and a highly engaged workforce.Contact: If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at using the subject line: 'Funding Development Manager via Seek' or phone for more information.
A position description can be downloaded at the FARE website fare.org.au/about/careers/.To apply, please provide an up-to-date resume with contact details for two referees and a cover letter of no more than 500 words demonstrating your suitability for the role, with particular attention to the key responsibilities and eligibility criteria for the role and email to by 11pm AEST, Sunday 22 September.Applications sent through the Seek portal will not be accepted.Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.#J-18808-Ljbffr
