• Part time 12 month fixed-term contract, 3 days per week, Work from home

ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

Motherless Daughters Australia (MDA) is the leading and only not-for-profit organisation dedicated to connecting and supporting women, girls, and children whose mums have died. Our aim is to connect and support women, girls, and families experiencing the distress and lifelong impact caused by mother loss. We believe that with support, guidance, and resources, motherless daughters feel less alone and more supported in their life journey.

Research indicates that the long-term impact of mother loss is profound, and has a significant impact on the quality of life of daughters. Those who lose their mother prematurely can experience anxiety and depression, loss of identity, suicidal ideation, engage in maladaptive coping mechanisms and a reluctance and fear of developing close relationships with significant others. Therefore, it is critical that MDA provides adequate support to its community, works to shine a light on this life altering loss, advocates for, and addresses the entire impact of mother loss within the broader context.

Co-Founders, Danielle Snelling and Eloise Baker, are two young women who lost their mothers early in life but were unable to find any Australian resources or support for the unique grief and isolation they experienced. They connected through social media and discovered many other women in a similar situation. The pair founded MDA in 2013.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a growing organisation, Motherless Daughters Australia has big plans to expand our support and to reach even more women and girls across Australia, and to help with this, we’re on the lookout for a Strategic Partnerships Manager who can assist in making this happen! As a charity, funding is a key priority and we are at the stage where we need someone solely dedicated to, and focused on, identifying and securing new partners for us to work with, while contributing to the overall sustainability of the organisation. In this role, you will be the driving force behind identifying and securing new corporate partners, ensuring that MDA continues to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

You will work closely with the Executive Manager, supporting the development and execution of strategies that diversify our income streams and enhance our national presence. Your insights, network, and proactive approach will help shape the future of MDA, making it possible for us to reach new heights and support our community in even more significant ways.

ABOUT YOU

We're seeking a highly experienced and competent individual to join our team as a Strategic Partnerships Manager. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in scoping and securing corporate partnerships, foundations, and other potential donors or sponsors. You will have demonstrated success in developing and implementing revenue diversification strategies, with a strong understanding of the not-for-profit sector and its funding landscape.

Your excellent planning, communication, and relationship-building skills are matched by your ability to think both operationally and strategically, providing fresh insights and innovative solutions. Experience in government engagement and advocacy is a plus.

If you have lived experience of mother loss or a passion for working in this area, we would love to hear from you.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Be part of a small, but mighty team of two, at a growing and emerging organisation where your contribution and expertise can really make a monumental difference.

Enjoy flexible work hours and the option to work from home, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while contributing effectively from anywhere, in addition to salary packaging options to maximise your take home pay.

A position description is attached.