ABOUT Lou's Place

Lou’s Place is a daytime Drop-In Centre that has been supporting vulnerable women for 25 years. Our Mission is to provide a safe space for all women through holistic care in a non-judgmental community. Lou’s Place aims to build trusting relationships with women, providing person centred and innovative program support to enhance wellbeing. With no current government funding we rely completely on individuals, foundations and corporate partners who generously donate and help to keep our doors open. A typical day sees 40 to 50 of our communities most vulnerable women attending Lou's Place each day. The women who need Lou's are often experiencing multiple life challenges like domestic violence, homelessness, financial crisis or mental health concerns. At Lou's we strive to ensure all women feel safe, cared for, and to know they are valued and that they belong. Our aim is to support women to live the life they choose.

ABOUT This Position

The role of Philanthropy Manager at Lou’s Place presents a unique opportunity to become part of a frontline service helping vulnerable women in our community. The position is a new one, giving the right candidate an amazing opportunity to help shape the growth and impact of the work that Lou’s Place does. The Philanthropy Manager will play a vital role in supporting the mission and purpose of all Lou’s Place programs and women’s drop-in centre. This multifaceted position involves the acquisition, retention and stewardship of donors and corporate partners, with related marketing aspects.

We are seeking a dynamic individual who can effectively engage with various stakeholders, develop and implement a range of fundraising strategies, collaborate with operational team to write successful private and government funding grant applications, advocate for the needs of our organisation and the individuals we serve and amplify our message through a related marketing and development strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• The role will oversee all our revenue creating activities. Historically the fundraising responsibilities have fallen primarily on the Board with the Board having established and holding many key relationships. The Philanthropy Manager will report initially jointly to both the CEO and the Development Committee of the Board so all these relationships and historical knowledge can be handed over to the Philanthropy Manager. After the initial six months and when the relationships have been handed over successfully then the Philanthropy Manager will then report only to the CEO. Additionally other key areas of responsibility include:
• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to secure financial support from individuals, corporations, foundations and government.
• Write applications for all government and private foundation grants. Cultivate and nurture relationships with individual donors, businesses, and local and state govt.
• Organise fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals to raise funds and awareness for the organisation.
• Research and pursue new funding opportunities in line with the strategic direction of the organisation and to diversify revenue streams and ensure financial sustainability.
• Develop brand-aligned collateral to support philanthropic and corporate partnership activities. This might be in print or electronic form, and should extend to oversight of, and contribution to, Lou’s Place website, social media, newsletters, and press releases as supported by the staff and volunteers.
• Work with The Marmalade Foundation Ltd to ensure fundraising activities support the overall fundraising strategy and ensure integration with finance and donor base infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the finance team to track fundraising progress, analyse data, and report on outcomes to stakeholders.
• Responsibility for our CRM/database management. This will include:
  • Categorising all donors (historical and new) and donations to ensure that they are classified correctly for accounting, correspondence and related activities;
  • Facilitating and producing timely and accurate reporting to the Board and the CEO;
  • Reviewing current and past donations to identify opportunities with lapsed donors or greater giving opportunities; and
  • Ensuring continually updated records of donor profiles and communication.
• Along with our CEO, building strategic partnerships with community organisations and government agencies, to help secure the funds to make our mission possible.

Reporting relationships

Initially, during establishment, this position will work closely with and report to both the Development Committee of the Board and the CEO, transitioning after 6 months to reporting only to the CEO.

renumeration, benefits and terms

• Part-time hours, working 3 days per week, being a total of 24 hours.
  • Base $79,872 annually, plus super (plus access to salary sacrifice)
• 12-month fixed term contract with potential for extension, funding dependent.
• Access to additional 12 weeks paid maternity leave after 1 year of service
• SCHADS Level 8 (above award)

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary degree or other relevant qualification. - Individuals with a proven record but without formal qualifications are encouraged to apply and demonstrate how they would be a great fit for this role
• Proven record in fundraising, and some marketing, preferably within the non-profit sector
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for storytelling that resonates with donors and a keen attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices, donor stewardship,

Desirable Requirements:

• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and social media platforms
• Grant writing experience
• Personal values align with organisational values, with a passion for social justice and gender equality

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Competitive renumeration
• Increase take home pay by accessing $15,900 tax free due to NFP salary packaging
• Work in an incredibly supportive and positive culture.