Corporate Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager

• NFP – national peak body
• Dynamic, small fundraising team environment
• Fabulous career opening

Seeking an inspiring and fresh new career challenge within the sector? As a result of promotion a new opening presents itself working for this high profile reputable cause committed to making a difference to cancer sufferers and their families.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing key corporate partnerships across a variety of industry sectors
• Account Management – developing, growing high value relationships
• Developing partners with the goal of upgrading their giving through a variety of integrated fundraising and marketing activities.
• Identify prospects, follow up on new prospect enquiries and opportunities with the goal of converting them into corporate partnerships
• Trusts & Foundations account management and business development
• Research, identify and proactively approach new high value partnership opportunities
• Work with internal stakeholders to identify specific program funding needs
• Actively direct the sponsorship component of high profile national fundraising events and campaigns
• Implement and manage the Workplace Giving program
• Manage key third party agency relationships
• Submit compelling grant applications and proposals to grant making bodies
• Manage, research and compile annual lists of grant opportunities
• Provide reporting, analysis and manage budgets
• Manage all partnership agreements and renewals
• Keep abreast of industry trends and best practice
• Contribute to the overall fundraising strategy and team

The successful applicant will be able to meet the following criteria:

• Proven track record working at similar level in either NFP or commercial industry
• Superior presentation, communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Appropriate degree qualifications
• Strong relationship building skills
• Commercially savvy, energetic business development style and approach
• Well organised, excellent time management and deadline driven
• Excellent networking skills
• Competent, confident and displays high work ethic
• Able to confidently build rapport across all levels of the community
• Able to act autonomously as well as work as part of a high performing team