Beacon Foundation’s (“Beacon”) mission is to support young people to have the aspiration, motivation and ability to determine their working future. We do this by bringing together business, industry, schools and the wider community to build real-life education experiences (generally in the form of programs) across Australia and online. These experiences involve students connecting directly with industry to prepare them for the world of work.

We are a values-driven organisation who believes that every young person deserves the dignity and self-respect that comes from meaningful employment. If you share this vision and possess a talent for connecting with diverse individuals and organisations, then we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are seeking a highly motivated, passionate, and adaptive individual to join our team as the Head of Fundraising. Based in Sydney, your primary responsibility will be securing and managing diverse funding streams and strategic partnerships, making a tangible impact on the lives of young people in Australia. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing Beacon’s strategic goals and the sustainability of our organisation.

About the role:

In this role you will be accountable for:

• Securing ongoing funding to support Beacon’s strategic goals
• Developing and managing professional and strategic partnerships with funders and industry
• Overseeing the maintenance of a diversified fundraising pipeline and the timely and accurate submission of proposals and acquittals

About you:

• You are committed to effecting real change and making a positive difference in the lives of young people
• You have a proven track record in fundraising and business development
• You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in fundraising and senior management roles
• You are a collaborative team player with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• You are an adaptive and resilient leader with a commitment to high standards

Why Beacon:

• We do work with a greater purpose
• We are a tight-knit and supportive team
• We offer 5 weeks annual leave and 2 weeks personal leave
• We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• We’re a not-for-profit, so you can salary package up to $18,550 p.a. with no tax payable on this money.

Our Values At Beacon

• We’re all about young people - Young people are at the centre of what we do - we are relentless advocates in changing systems to benefit them.
• We know what we’re good at - We are driven by our purpose and guided by our experience and expertise whilst always looking to innovate.
• We keep it real… with heart - We are compassionate people doing good things with authenticity, adaptability, transparency and pragmatism.
• We achieve more together - We can multiply and sustain our impact through collaboration.
• We build and nurture our people - We create a safe environment for continuous learning and growth.
• We have fun - No explanation needed!

Employment at Beacon is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People/Working with Children Check.

For a copy of the Position Description, or for further information about the role, please contact [email protected], using the subject line: Head of Fundraising enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

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