Organisation : Cathy Freeman Foundation
Location : Melbourne (South Melbourne)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Foundations, Trusts & Philanthropy, Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 12 Jun, 2017
About the organisation
The Cathy Freeman Foundation was established in 2007 to work with remote Indigenous students, families and communities to improve education outcomes and inspire Indigenous students achieve their goals and dreams.
The Foundation acknowledges the strength and wisdom that lies within remote Indigenous communities. Our work demands strong and trusting partnerships with community, Elders and school leaders. We partner with communities for the long haul, as we journey through the complexities of the work required to create sustainable social change.
The Cathy Freeman Foundation works with 1600 Indigenous children and their families across four remote Indigenous communities in Queensland (Palm Island and Woorabinda) and the Northern Territory (Wurrumiyanga and Galiwin’ku).
The Cathy Freeman Foundation implements five key programs across these communities, working with children from pre-prep through to year 12. The key outcomes of our programs include increased school attendance, increased Year 12 attainment, building the self-belief and self-esteem of Indigenous students to achieve their dreams and increasing the engagement of families and communities in educational events and activities. The Cathy Freeman Foundation inspires children to realise their own gold medal journey.
Values
The team at the Cathy Freeman Foundation share the following values, which generally attract like- minded community, school and funding partners.
• Experience – we take the voice of community seriously and build upon what already works.
• Learning – we share a love of learning amongst our staff and with our school and community partners.
• Loyalty – communities respect that we are there for the long term.
• Integrity – we follow through on our word.
• Initiative – we take the small necessary steps to create positive social change.
About the role
The Philanthropy Director will play a vital role in ensuring the future sustainability and growth of the Cathy Freeman Foundation by broadening and strengthening our funding base through the development of strong and lasting relationships with philanthropic supporters.
The role will report directly to the CEO and requires an in-depth understanding of the philanthropic sector as well as extensive experience sourcing and securing philanthropic funding. A core part of the Cathy Freeman Foundations strategy is to grow the percentage of organisational revenue generated through the philanthropic sector and the Philanthropy Director will be responsible for leading and implementing this strategy.
This role will be responsible for identifying, attracting, securing and retaining strong financial support via trust and foundation grant support. The primary focus of this role is to develop and expand the Cathy Freeman Foundation’s philanthropic relationships through long-standing, mutually beneficial and engaging partnerships.
Responsibilities
Engagement of Partnerships
• Develop and implement a multi-year strategy for increasing and sustaining philanthropic revenue.
• Attract, build and maintain relationships with the philanthropic sector consistent with the Cathy Freeman Foundation’s values and vision.
• Develop written proposals and grant applications for funding opportunities.
• Secure philanthropic funding aligned with annual targets set by the CFF Board and CEO.
Relationship Building / Maintenance
• Manage all aspects of funding contracts with trusts, foundations and other philanthropic partners including submissions, reports and contractual commitments.
• Manage the involvement of the Cathy Freeman Foundation Board, CEO and other staff involvement in building and maintaining relationships with funding partners.
• Ensure brand and value alignment between philanthropic funding partners and the Cathy Freeman Foundation to work toward mutual goals.
General Responsibilities
All Cathy Freeman Foundation staff are expected to hold themselves to a high account when representing the brand. As part of your role, you are expected to ensure:
• You are respectful of the organisation’s vision, values and objectives at all times.
• You always work cooperatively and cohesively with all members of the team.
• You understand that you will be asked at times to do things that sit outside your job description, particularly during trips to community.
• You understand that from time to time there will be work outside of normal office hours (i.e. travel to communities, events, etc.).
Key Performance Indicators
• Financial (60%): There is a current annual funding target in the philanthropic sector, which the Philanthropy Director will be expected to build on per annum.
• Relationship Building (30%): Maintain and nurture existing philanthropic funder relationships.
• Internal (10%): Maintain positive, productive and cohesive relationships with all members of the Cathy Freeman Foundation staff, management and Board.
Skills and experience
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant sector (Bachelor’s degree minimum, post-graduate qualifications will be highly regarded).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement a philanthropic funding strategy designed to significantly increase revenue from this sector.
• Demonstrated ability to manage existing and build new donor relationships to meet mutual objectives.
• Demonstrated skills in managing a wide range of philanthropic work, including solicitation and stewardship of individual, foundation and corporate donors, donors and potential donor cultivation and research, grant writing, and special events.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, reliable and flexible. Ability to think and act strategically and manage multiple-projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to listen to and balance, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the Cathy Freeman Foundation’s mission.
Salary and Conditions
This is a full-time senior role within the Cathy Freeman Foundation, a salary commensurate with the sector is offered, the role will also have access to salary packaging. The Cathy Freeman Foundation prides its-self on being a flexible and inclusive workplace, additional benefits include:
• Up to two weeks’ additional paid leave at Christmas (exact dates determined by the CEO)
• Flexible working hours and locations
• Travel opportunities
• Comprehensive Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) policy
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Philanthropy Director at Cathy Freeman Foundation via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Foundations_Trusts_and_Philanthropy, #Indigenous
