Development Manager

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications, the Development Manager will play a critical role in assisting the Penington Institute achieve its strategic objectives. We’re looking for a highly driven fundraising or business development professional who wants to use their skills and expertise to support a complex and under resourced public health area. Based out of Penington Institute’s Carlton office, the role offers flexibility for hybrid working arrangements and great opportunities for collaboration with a high achieving and supportive team.

About you:

• You will be a ‘people person’ with a passion for engaging and connecting with people to develop strong, long-lasting relationships.
• You have a desire to give back to society by undertaking impactful, cause-based work
• You will be driven to meet and exceed fundraising KPIs/targets

The Role:

With a background in fundraising, partnership management, business development, sales, and/or corporate social responsibility, you will be responsible for developing and leading our fundraising strategy to grow our revenue from philanthropic, corporate, and public sectors, and high net worth individuals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and deeply understand the organisations needs to identify suitable donors and funding sources, developing a clear approach to engagement.
• Work with our program leads to create a fundraising or business development strategy with specific targets and timelines that meet the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• Work with our external fundraising partner to take on new leads and opportunities and convert them into wins.
• Actively identify, reach out to, and successfully engage with potential donors, including high net worth individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Lead our fundraising efforts in the USA, including guiding our volunteer fundraisers.
• Conceptualise and design viable project proposals, grant proposals, sponsorship packages, and funding applications, in line with funder needs.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors through regular communication and recognition.
• Track and report on fundraising progress, adjusting strategies as needed based on outcomes.

The role contributes to the broader objectives of Penington Institute and is key to supporting our ability to address and reduce harms associated with drug use.

As a small organisation, a hands-on approach and a willingness to chip in and get things done are essential requirements.

Remuneration:

A competitive salary package will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with experience (full salary packaging benefits are available).

Download a copy of the position description here.

We are hoping to recruit quickly so there is no deadline. Apply as soon as possible to be considered for the role.