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Organisation : Penington Institute
Location : Melbourne (Carlton)
Work type : Part-time
Profession : Advocacy, Corporate Social Responsibility, Fundraising, Grants & Philanthropy, Management, Sales & Business Development
Sector : Drug, Alcohol & Addiction
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 4 Oct, 2024
About the organisation
At Penington Institute, we believe in approaching drug use in a considerate and practical way to make individuals and families safer and healthier.
Frank and fiercely independent, we connect lived experience with research to improve the management of drugs – including alcohol and pharmaceuticals – through community engagement and knowledge sharing.
Our default as a society has been to pour scorn on those who use drugs and judge them harshly by seeing their problems as self-inflicted. But human beings are complex, and so is this issue.
Judging is easy. Helping is more of a challenge. Help us rise to the challenge by joining our team.
About the role
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.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your application to Anna Rolle, a.rolle@penington.org.au
Please ensure your application includes a cover letter that overviews your skills, experience and why you want to work for Penington Institute as well as a current CV.
For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Anna Northey, Director of Strategic Communications on 0400 640 622
We are hoping to recruit quickly so there is no deadline. Apply as soon as possible to be considered for the role.
Please quote in application: Development Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Drug_Alcohol_and_Addiction