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  • Opportunity to make a difference through Partnerships and Investment strategies
  • Full time 12-month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension
  • $126,424.48 + 11.5% super + generous NFP salary packaging benefits + bonus leave + flexible working arrangement

About Us

Children’s Ground is working to create an environment where families realise their aspirations for the next generation of children to be free from trauma and suffering, enjoy equity and safety, be able to grow into adulthood happy and healthy, and have agency over their social, cultural, political and economic life. To learn more about Children’s Ground and the work we do, visit our website: https://www.childrensground.org.au.

About the Job

The Head of Partnerships & Investment (P&I) will collaborate with a team of fundraising professionals to lead a best practice philanthropic program.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the creation and implementation of an income generation strategy that aligns with the overarching approach of Children’s Ground to ensure sustainability and growth of our long-term funding capacity.  You will work closely with the CEO to ensure relationships with donors and supporters are carefully and strategically managed.

Key responsibilities of the Head of P&I are to:

  • Lead and coordinate the Partnership and Investment strategy for Children’s Ground including:
    • philanthropic and corporate partnerships, engagement, grant management
    • campaigns and general giving, mid-level gifts, and events
    • ambassador program
    • bequest programs
    • other areas of income generation including Children’s Ground store operations
  • Lead P&I financial management, internal reporting and systems development Lead and Set and monitor P&I KPIs and targets.
  • Work in close collaboration with the communications team.

The Head of Partnerships & Investment develops key grant submissions and reports, and will develop and manage key major donor, corporate partner, ambassador and potential bequest benefactor relationships.

They will directly manage P&I team members and will work with the CEO to ensure effective team leadership and support for the P&I team.

The Head of P&I has shared responsibility with the CEO for strategic and operational planning across P&I, and for ensuring annual income targets are met.

About You

You will have a passion for social justice and the rights of our First Nations people and will be highly motivated by making change. Ideally, you will identify as a First Nations person.

To be successful in this position, you will be a highly collaborative, energetic, creative and a strategic professional. You will have significant experience and a proven track record of successfully developing and implementing innovative fundraising strategies to increase an organisation’s funding base for ongoing sustainability. Your ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of people both internally and externally and successfully lead the P&I team will be fundamental to the success of this position and Children’s Ground.

How to Apply

Benefits include an attractive remuneration package including excellent tax benefits and 6 weeks’ leave (4 weeks annual leave + 2 weeks bonus leave over Christmas).

Before submitting your application, please visit our website to view the position description – Work with us – Children’s Ground (childrensground.org.au). If interested in applying, include your resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and why you want to work with Children’s Ground.

Applications received via SEEK will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received, and the position filled as soon as we meet the right candidate with a closing date of Wednesday 31st July 2024.

In line with our workforce development strategy, Children’s Ground strongly encourages and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.

Position Description

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