Philanthropy & Fundraising Specialist

The Philanthropy & Fundraising Specialist will lead acquisition, engagement, management and retention of Food Ladder’s major givers and application submissions to philanthropic trusts and foundations and corporate partners. This role will plan and implement a long-term strategy and activities for key major donors and develop and nurture new and existing relationships with donors and trustees. You will be responsible for developing project funding proposals, researching funding opportunities, liaison and relationship development with grant making bodies, and managing reporting and acquittal processes.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, the Philanthropy & Fundraising Specialist will develop and deliver the annual work plan to agreed budgets and timeframes, which you will develop, monitor, revise and problem-solve any barriers. You will identify funding needs and develop donor-centred proposals that will inspire and attract major donor support or philanthropic trusts support, as well as prepare and submit grant applications. Through enduring relationships, you will feel comfortable with “the Ask” and ensuring giving is continual and increasing. You will implement communications plans that include acquisition, retention and donor journeys. You will be highly capable of managing contacts, prospects and trusts within a moves CRM and identifying insights towards budgets, forecasts and future opportunities. This role will also represent Food Ladder at key engagement events.

About YOU

1. • Strong knowledge of philanthropy, fundraising and corporate giving in Australia,
   • Proven experience building enduring internal and external relationships,
   • Excellent ability to work with major givers and philanthropic trusts in NFP or business development sectors,
   • Highly developed stakeholder and donor management skills, providing quality care and standards,
   • Excellent eye for detail, well-honed written communication and successful grant application skills, and an
     understanding of donor communications and funding pitches,
   • Strong public speaking and presentation skills that engage, inspire and persuade an audience,
   • Highly capable in project management, budget preparation and reporting against targets and progress,
   • A passionate, self-motivated, outcomes-focused fundraiser who will work well independently and as part of a team to
     grow philanthropic giving and impact,
   • FIA membership and an understanding/interest in food security, horticulture or education are highly regarded,
   • CRM familiarity (Salesforce an advantage), including data segmentation and reporting is desirable,
   • Relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline is essential.