Philanthropy/Grants Manager

Type of role:

• Contract, remote or in-house, 0.8-1.0 FTE, 12 months initially, KPI based contract extensions, reports to Executive Director

Salary package:

• $80k-$90k FTE base salary + 9% super + KPI based incentives up to $120k p.a. and full salary packaging available

Purpose of role:

• Identify, secure and manage new funding sources through philanthropy, grants, donations and campaigns in line with ASLMs mission and strategic plan

Key responsibilities:

• As this is a new role, develop an operational plan for the role with clear KPIs in conjunction with the Executive Director (ED)
• Identify, acquire and nurture relationships with philanthropists, trusts, major donors, strategic partners, sponsors and grants managers and build and maintain a database of these
• Identify, prepare and submit funding applications and proposals, including philanthropic, grants and sponsorship applications
• Manage and acquit grants received according to contractual obligations in conjunction with the Finance Manager and ED
• Develop copy for marketing and communication activities to support fundraising activities working with Comms, the EO and EA and Project Leads as required
• Develop and maintain standard grant and donor pitches and project proposals to use in fundraising activities
• Develop and manage projects, campaigns or events to support fundraising activities, including stakeholder, practitioner and public facing
• Develop and manage a workplace giving program
• Develop and maintain all fundraising systems, processes and policies
• Participate in events, meetings, working parties, etc as needed – some out of hours work and travel will be required
• Report on fundraising activities and impacts as required
• Advise and inform on all the above as needed

Key selection criteria:

Skills, education and/or demonstrated experience in most of the following areas would be an advantage:

• Existing network of philanthropic/grant relationships and contacts
• Demonstrated experience in securing philanthropic/grant funding
• Management of fundraising campaigns, projects, events and relationships
• Written proposals, grants, briefs and procedures
• Experience in medicine, healthcare and/or public health sectors
• Experience in the charity, non-profit and NGO sector
• Exceptional interpersonal and written skills

 Desirable personal qualities:

• Self-motivated, reliable, responsible
• Quick to take initiative, solve problems creatively
• ‘Can do’ attitude, relish a challenge, not easily overwhelmed
• Strategic, analytical, process oriented thinker
• Excellent time-management skills, talented multitasker
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, especially written and the ability to speak with presence, influence and empathy as required
• Discreet with an understanding of privacy and confidentiality
• Innate understanding of sensitivities (eg: medical, political, legal)
• Attention to detail, focused on quality and presentation
• Adaptable to respond to changing circumstances and environment
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other team members