Organisation : BackTrack Youth Works via People for Purpose
Location : Sydney (Preferred)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
About the organisation
BackTrack Youth Works (BackTrack) keeps kids alive, out of jail and chasing their hopes and dreams. Based in Armidale NSW, the organisation supports young people (aged 12 - 25 years old) who are having a tough time and are falling through the cracks of a mainstream system that doesn't meet their complex needs.
Back in 2006, BackTrack founder Bernie Shakeshaft saw these young people being left behind in our society and knew they needed holistic, flexible and long-term support that could help get their lives back on track. Fifteen years later, the organisation has become nationally recognised for its proven approach to engaging, educating, training and employing vulnerable young people. With the support of a dedicated, capable team and impressive Board, BackTrack continues to expand its service delivery and develop the organisational infrastructure it needs to sustainably reach more young people in regional communities throughout Australia.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic organisation at a critical point in its growth trajectory. The newly established role of Grants and Funding Manager will be crucial in ensuring that BackTrack's approach to generating income is strategic, creative and sustainable.
About the role
- Oversee the organisation's diverse reporting commitments to funders
- Support ongoing stakeholder engagement and relationship-building
- Identify grant opportunities and ensure contract obligations are met
The Grants and Funding Manager is a key member of the emerging Fundraising and Partnerships team and is responsible for managing all the systems and processes that support BackTrack’s fundraising activities. This includes identifying suitable grant opportunities to support the sustainable delivery and expansion of BackTrack’s initiatives, overseeing reporting commitments to all funders and liaising with operational staff to ensure that contractual obligations are being met across a variety of projects. The Grants and Funding Manager will support BackTrack’s senior Executives and Partnerships Advisor to maintain their strong relationships with major funders, while taking direct responsibility for small donor engagement. They will work closely with BackTrack’s Communications Manager to ensure that all funders receive the recognition, reporting and information they need to stay engaged and motivated.
Experience, knowledge & skills
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have an excellent understanding of funding and grants processes, as well as the funding ecosystem – able to ‘join the dots’ between different players
- Hold strong account/project management skills, able to work with a variety of internal stakeholders and think one step ahead
- Have experience in database/systems management (Salesforce a necessity),
- Be an excellent oral and written communicator – someone who can think on their feet and be able to speak confidently with donor enquiries (professional presentation)
- Be experienced in the for-purpose space, with a passion for improving the lives of young people experiencing disadvantage
How to apply
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Please quote in application: Grants and Funding Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Youth_and_Young_People
