Do you have a talent for building strong relationships and communicating impact alongside a passion for women’s rights? ActionAid Australia is looking for someone with a “make it happen” attitude to help us grow our philanthropy program and inspire and engage new and existing corporate partners and donors to drive impact for the women we work with.

We’re looking for a dynamic professional with experience in charity/corporate partnerships or business development, we’d love to hear from you.

The organisation

ActionAid Australia (AAA) is a global women’s rights organisation that empowers women on the frontlines of injustice to mobilise and transform their communities.

ActionAid works in more than 70 countries. ActionAid Australia’s Sydney offices are based in Pitt St, CBD, a short walk from Martin Place.

The role

The Philanthropy & Partnerships Specialist is a key role in the Philanthropy & Partnerships team and reports to the Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager. The role is responsible for securing and managing corporate partnerships and a portfolio of major donor relationships to ensure the continued growth of AAA’s high-value fundraising program.

This role will manage the whole partnership process, from identifying and classifying prospective corporate partners, working closely with the program and fundraising teams to create and deliver compelling pitches, concept notes and grant applications, as well as deliver excellent donor stewardship, including producing engaging project reports and donor communications. Telling our story of impact is an important part of the job.

As the ideal candidate for the role, you have:

• A commitment to ActionAid’s mission and values, including advancing women’s rights.

• Demonstrated experience in securing partnerships

• At least five years of relevant experience including working in business development or relationship management roles

• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining strategic partnerships and donor/client relationships

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to pitch with confidence and write compelling proposals and donor reports

• Proactive problem solver who is entrepreneurial, ambitious and target driven, and able to create innovative partnership opportunities.
• Self-driven with the ability to work cooperatively and flexibly with others, both within and outside the organisation, demonstrating an understanding of effective team working and partnerships
• Experience in successfully building corporate relationships, working with senior stakeholders
• Excellent external networking, relationship building and influencing skills.

BENEFITS

• A supportive and collaborative working environment. 
• Flexible start/finish times to suit your lifestyle. 
• Competitive remuneration and generous fringe benefit scheme. 
• Xmas shutdown leave. 
• 10 days personal leave per year plus 2 days mental health leave.
• 12 months parental/adoption leave, including 16 weeks paid. 
•  Additional leave entitlements incl. study and domestic violence leave 
• Flexible work arrangements. 
• Child-friendly office environment.