Be responsible for driving philanthropic funding growth and overseeing programs supported by this funding. This role will play a crucial part in advancing the organisation's strategy by managing a portfolio of philanthropic relationships and ensuring the effective delivery of programs that benefit children, young people, and families. The Manager will work closely with philanthropic funders to foster long-term relationships and develop strategies for sustained program impact.
Position Details
- Position Title: Manager - Philanthropy and Development
- Work Type: Full time, 12 months (extension pending further funding)
- Salary Package: $120,000 per annum (regulated superannuation contributions (11.5%) and NFP Salary Packaging benefits)
- Location: Hybrid – work from home & Melbourne CBD office
- Reports to: CEO
Key Accountabilities
Philanthropic Growth:
- Develop and implement a strategic plan to grow philanthropic revenue, including major gifts, trusts, foundations and corporate partnerships.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with new and existing philanthropic funders to secure ongoing support.
- Oversee the design and execution of targeted campaigns, events, and engagement strategies to increase philanthropic contributions.
- Prepare compelling grant proposals, funding applications, and reports to attract and retain donors.
Program Oversight:
- Manage programs funded by philanthropic donations, ensuring they align with organisational goals and funder requirements.
- Oversee program planning, delivery, and evaluation to ensure high-quality outcomes for children, young people, and families.
- Ensure compliance with grant conditions and reporting requirements, maintaining open communication with philanthropic funders.
Collaboration & Strategy:
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align philanthropic goals with the broader organisational strategy.
- Work closely with program teams to ensure successful integration of funding and program objectives.
- Provide regular reporting to the CEO on philanthropic performance and program impact.
Key Selection Criteria
Essential
- Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, or a similar role focused on philanthropy within the not-for-profit sector.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities with a focus on philanthropic partnerships.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, persuasive, and well-structured grant proposals, reports, and communications tailored to diverse audiences, including philanthropic funders, senior leadership, and the board.
- Proven experience in effectively presenting ideas, project outcomes, and funding proposals to a variety of stakeholders, including funders, internal teams, and external partners, with an ability to engage and influence.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in pursuit of shared goals, fostering collaboration and open communication. Shows respect for diverse perspectives, supports team members, and adapts to different working styles to contribute to a positive and productive team environment.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple programs and funding streams.
Desirable
- Desirable experience working in community support, advocacy, or peak body organisations, with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities in these fields.
- Knowledge of program design and delivery, particularly within advocacy or child/family services sectors, with an emphasis on developing effective strategies that achieve positive outcomes.
Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare Inc.
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare (the Centre) is the peak body for child and family services in Victoria and Tasmania representing over 100 community service organisations (CSOs), students and individuals working across the continuum of child and family services across the two states.
For over 100 years the Centre has advocated for the rights of children and young people to be heard, to be safe, to access education and to remain connected to family, community and culture. Our vision is to see a community that is fair, equitable and creates opportunities for children and their families to live happy and healthy lives.
The Centre is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, and to the health, wellbeing and cultural safety of our staff. We encourage applicants of any background, culture, gender, disability, and experience to apply – we don’t discriminate.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Organisational Accountabilities
The Centre strives to achieve innovation and excellence in all its activities and recognises the value of diversity in life experiences, philosophies and skills of its staff to ensure it is an environment where innovation and learning can flourish.
The Centre and its staff must comply with a range of statutory requirements including equal opportunity, occupational health and safety and privacy and requires staff to comply with its policies and procedures and statutory requirements.
Benefits of working at the Centre
- Up to three days additional leave (pro rata) over Christmas/New Year period
- Family friendly flexible working arrangements
- A flexible hybrid work-from-home arrangement
- Paid parental/carer/study leave
- Individual annual budget for training and professional development
- A supportive and positive work environment
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Leave loading of 17.5%
- Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging (this boosts your income by reducing the amount of tax you pay), with additional Meal/Holiday accommodation benefit.
The position description is available for download.
To Apply:
If you feel this role is right for you, please submit the following documents, combine into one (1) document for upload:
- Your CV
- A cover letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis as we would like to appoint as soon as possible. The role will close once we find the right candidate.
For any further enquiries about the role please email: [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Philanthropy and Development enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is attached.