Fundraising and Relationships Lead

We are looking for a highly motivated and digital savvy Fundraising and Relationships Lead to drive our fundraising strategy. Working with a motivated leadership team and focused Board you will report to our CEO. The role is focused on engaging individual donors as well as foundation trustees to attract increased income to help WPI achieve its goals.

Key responsibilities

• Driving and enhancing our fundraising strategy
• Enhancing the profile and income of WPI through fundraising, donor relations, bequests and corporate partnerships
• Working closely with the team, WPI Fundraising Committee and Board to make recommendations about the most effective ways to build community and financial support for WPI to achieve its goals

The successful applicant will:

• Drive the fundraising strategy working with the CEO and Communications Manager.
• Strategically develop funding opportunities with individuals, trusts and foundations as well as corporations
• Foster and develop relationships with key supporters and seek to creatively engage with new prospective supporters
• Research and prepare grant and philanthropic submissions to potential funding bodies
• Develop a bequests program
• Develop and manage fundraising to reach set targets
• Provide strategic direction for the maintenance and development of the database to ensure maximum effectiveness from fundraising, working closely alongside the Communications team
• Ensure all fundraising activities comply with legislation and ethical standards

Key selection criteria

• Proven track record of success in fundraising, acquisition, and supporter development and stewardship roles
• Experience with grant submissions and reporting and managing a pipeline of trust and foundation relationships and opportunities
• Strong understanding of the Australian philanthropic landscape and an existing network within the sector
• Exceptional relationship skills and ability to deepen connections with current and potential trusts and foundations, bequest prospects and other key stakeholders
• Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team and in an NFP environment
• Experience with social media and digital communications channels
• Experience reporting to and preparing reports for a board
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders to approach donors and donor networks
• Demonstrated ability to use a CRM for record management, targeting, reporting and post campaign analysis
• Strong commitment and passion to the values and beliefs of the organisation

A competitive salary commensurate with the not for profit sector is offered with salary packaging. 

WPI has an Equal Opportunity Act exemption (H246/2016) which allows it to advertise for and employ women only in all roles within the organisation.

To be eligible for employment with Women’s Property Initiatives you must be legally entitled to work in Australia and have satisfactory background checks prior to employment, such as mandatory police check and working with children check.