About the organisation
RESULTS International (Australia) is a not for profit and forms part of an international, non-partisan advocacy network that has been working in Australia for more than 30 years through a combination of staff led and volunteer driven advocacy connecting at grassroots, national and global levels.
Through a focus on a range of poverty related issues, we work with parliamentarians, the media and members of the community to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty. This includes things like pushing for an increase to the overseas aid budget and increased pledges to multilateral bodies that work on global health and poverty alleviation.
Our volunteers form the backbone of RESULTS and they are passionate, committed everyday people who receive training, support, and inspiration to become skilled advocates advising decision makers and guiding them towards decisions that improve access to such things as education, health, and economic opportunity for people living in the poorest parts of the world.
At the global level we work closely with our partners at ACTION to improve equitable access to health and within Australia we act as a Secretariat to the Australian TB Caucus.
We are highly respected for our policy and advocacy work and have a profile within the Australian Parliament and the development sphere that exceeds our modest size.
About the role
Reporting to the CEO, this newly created three day per week role (0.6 FTE) is responsible for managing our international partnerships, including the maintenance and compliance associated with our major grant from a major foundation based in the US. It is also responsible for finding other funding streams and diversifying the organisation’s income.
Success in this role will be measured by increasing the revenue of RESULTS International (Australia), positive partnership building with potential donors and other stakeholders, and a growing and diversified base of donors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and oversee RESULTS fundraising activities, including management of existing grant revenue but also investigate avenues for expansion.
- Create a fundraising strategy for the organisation and lead on its execution.
- Contribute to the strategic, financial and operational planning of the organisation including the development of relevant grant proposals and budgets.
- Represent RESULTS externally and effectively contribute to the international network within which we work.
- Support RESULTS’s efforts to build a sustainable organisation through increasing our brand recognition in communications, events and playing the lead role in actions to increase RESULTS’s funding base including identifying donors and writing successful grant applications.
- Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of our work and impact, and donor reporting.
- In conjunction with the Grassroots Engagement Coordinator, develop strategic and appropriate fundraising resources and actions for RESULTS volunteers and participate in grassroots events when required.
- In consultation or conjunction with the CEO, act as the liaison with our international affiliates and major donor.
- Ensure appropriate coordination of RESULTS International (Australia)’s strategies with global partners.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated person who is passionate about the work of RESULTS and aligned with our values, goals and objectives. An experienced fundraiser with experience with grants, you know how to engage donors and get people on board with a social cause and to take action.
A persuasive communicator, you will have the ability to engage new people and organisations and increase their awareness of the work of RESULTS and make others excited about being a part of the change we create.
A creative thinker, you will find opportunities that others may miss and you are diligent with ensuring compliance with grant rules.
It’s essential that you’re able to be flexible and adaptable and pull up your sleeves and work in other areas on occasion to support the wider team.
ESSENTIAL
- Experience in expanding revenue for not for profits.
- Experience working with grants and an understanding of reporting requirements and/or experience fundraising through appeals, corporate giving and sponsorships, bequests or events.
- An understanding of the Australian fundraising landscape and the different players and opportunities.
- Have great negotiation and communication skills (both verbal and written) and be a comfortable public speaker.
- Experience dealing with donors and managing expectations.
- Experience developing and managing budgets.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment to tight deadlines and respond to changing priorities quickly and flexibly.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team and across a number of locations.
- Proven ability to seek out opportunities and act on them.
DESIRABLE
- An understanding of advocacy and how it leads to systemic change. Knowledge of global health issues and/or overseas aid and development.
- Experience in project management or event management.
- Experience with donor database management.
- Proficient at using digital tools (for example Excel, Slack, Zoom, Mailchimp) and a willingness to learn new programs and ways of working.
This is a 0.6 Full Time Equivalent position (ideally three days per week but we can be flexible about this) based at our office in North Sydney. The rate of pay is $51,000 per annum + superannuation ($85,000 pro-rated). As a registered charity, RESULTS employees are entitled to salary packaging, thereby reducing their tax liability and increasing their take home pay.
RESULTS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages anyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.
Due to the nature of our work and the fact that we work as part of an international partnership the ability to work outside of normal office hours is a must. The role also involves both domestic travel.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please email a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria, and a copy of your CV to results.employment@results.org.au by COB the 6th of July.
Only applications which include a cover letter addressing the criteria will be considered.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
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