Trusts and Foundations Officer

• Full-time permanent role (or part-time 0.9FTE) with hybrid working arrangements (2-3 days in office) 
• Modern offices in central CBD location close to transport links 
• Positive and collaborative working culture with opportunity to make a real impact.

ORGANISATION

Social Ventures Australia (SVA) is a multi-award-winning not-for-profit organisation that works with partners to alleviate disadvantage – towards an Australia where all people and communities thrive.

The Fundraising and Partnerships division raise funds for programs and initiatives designed to support the lives of Australians most in need.

This is a genuinely unique opportunity to join an innovative, diverse, and dynamic workforce at an exciting time of change, where all ideas and input are valued. You’ll get the chance to work alongside innovative and inspiring people committed to making a real social impact.

ROLE

Are you looking to use your grants and relationship management experience for an inspiring, values-led and impact driven not-for-profit?

Reporting to the Head of Trusts and Foundations and working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Trust and Foundations officer role offers you the chance to work collaboratively across teams in support of SVA’s philanthropic fundraising and social impact.

We are looking for a dynamic, articulate & professional fundraising officer with (preferably) grants and relationship management experience who thrives in working in a fast paced, innovative and changing environment.

This is a wonderful opportunity to build your experience whilst supporting the Fundraising and Partnerships team’s efforts in driving engagement and financial support for SVA’s diverse social impact initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep across grant information and relevant trends, sharing insights across team as appropriate 
• Support the development and execution of pipeline of trusts and Foundations
• Identify through pipeline research and secure small to medium sized grant opportunities
• Develop and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective engagement 
• Coordinate, implement, administer and conduct acquittal and reports of trust and foundation grant agreements
• Use systems and tools to ensure successful engagement from identification through to reporting
• Use ethical guidelines to ensure compliance with policies and procedures 
• Work with Marketing team and Head of Trusts and Foundations to develop a suite of grant materials
• Support team with administrative tasks, project work and SVA representation at external events as needed

YOUR SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Demonstrated experience in writing and securing grants

• Knowledge of and interest in philanthropic landscape

• Very strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders and at all levels

• Excellent organisational, time and project management skills with ability to prioritise and manage competing work tasks to deliver on agreed timelines

• Solutions focussed, highly collaborative with initiative 

• Ability to work in cross cultural settings, connecting diverse teams across the organisation, donors and supporters in a changing environment

• Current knowledge of fundraising best practices, in relation to stewardship and relationship management highly regarded

If you are looking to build your fundraising experience and work with a genuinely inspirational and highly experienced team, please do not delay! Apply today!