• Leadership role at innovative fashion label
  
• Rare opportunity to lead social impact via the integration of fundraising & program delivery
  
• Use your creativity to devise collaborations & campaigns.

OVERVIEW:

The Social Outfit is a fashion label with a difference. We believe in an Australia where refugees and new migrants are warmly welcomed and settle well, celebrating our diversity, collective skills and strengths. Founded in 2014, we are a registered charity and social enterprise operating a manufacturing studio and retail clothing store. Our mission is to support refugee women to kick-start their Australian careers.

We create ethical, sustainable fashion that is celebratory by design, showcasing the skills, creativity and strengths of refugee and new migrant women. We participate in the circular economy and reduce the environmental impact of our production by using remnant/deadstock fabrics, saving tonnes of fabric from landfill. Our retail store connects our diverse community and contributes to positive discourse about multicultural Australia.

Our training and employment programs focus on sewing and textile crafts enabling participants to build on their existing skills while learning new ones, strengthening confidence and social connections in a supportive environment.

ROLE:

• A key leadership role at an innovative fashion label with direct connection to social purpose
• A rare opportunity to lead social impact via the integration of fundraising and program delivery
• Use your creativity to devise new collaborations and fundraising campaigns.

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board, this is a key leadership role for The Social Outfit, providing leadership in all aspects of social impact - from guiding and overseeing fundraising activities (supporting donors, writing proposals and progress reports, researching opportunities, and coordinating fundraising campaigns and events) to managing key external partnerships and overseeing the delivery of internal and external programs for the refugee community. In 2024, you will lead events, campaigns and leverage new partnerships to celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Social Outfit. Building on successful foundations in a much-admired organisation, you will bring new ideas and lead the delivery of exciting new initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Head of Impact will support the CEO by leading our impact work – raising funds, managing partnerships and overseeing community programs. The role is responsible for achieving annual fundraising targets, managing key partnerships and events and overseeing program delivery to meet agreed donor and impact outcomes. The anticipated breakdown of key responsibilities is:

Fundraising and Events (70%)

• Oversee the planning, execution and evaluation of fundraising campaigns and events, including The Social Outfit’s annual flagship campaign, Wear the Change and 10th anniversary celebrations in 2024.
• In consultation with key stakeholders, develop and deliver a strategy which increases fundraising income across trusts, foundations, corporates and major donors.
• Manage relationships with donors including government entities, private foundations and high net worth individuals.
• Research potential new funding opportunities and oversee and guide grant submissions.
• Meet donor expectations on engagement and progress reporting.

Relationship and Team Management (20%)

• Manage relationships with external partners and providers such as Settlement Services International, Asylum Seekers Centre, House of Welcome and TAFE and leverage their support to deliver The Social Outfit’s impact objectives.
• Identify new corporate partnership opportunities to generate employment referral pathways, support events and participate in fundraising campaigns.
• Manage a small program coordination team to support the delivery of high-quality employment and training outcomes for the refugee community, on time and to budget whilst meeting the expectations of donors.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with other members of the leadership team and alongside other staff and students to achieve the mission and strategic priorities of The Social Outfit.

Community Program Delivery (10%)

• Oversee the coordination and delivery of effective in-house and external programs to refugee women including sourcing partners and participants for domestic and industrial sewing classes, the Retail Training Program, employment pathways and others.
• Document and report on community program outcomes and impact.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential

• Extensive experience in fundraising
• Success in delivering effective fundraising outcomes and achieving financial targets
• Proven experience in securing and managing business partnerships, government grants and philanthropic support
• Capacity to oversee delivery of community programs
• Passion for the mission of The Social Outfit, with particular interest in supporting refugees
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong organisation skills with excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of organisations and individuals.

Desirable

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline
• An interest in ethical fashion and/or social enterprise

BENEFITS:

• Highly rewarding leadership role with direct connection to purpose
• Rare opportunity to lead social impact via the integration of fundraising and program delivery
• Based in our vibrant Newtown shopfront, The Social Outfit – you will be located at the heart of the organisation’s work
• Flexible hours and working conditions
• Opportunity to accelerate your career in the for-purpose sector and make a genuine difference.

All employees must agree and adhere to The Social Outfit Code of Conduct.