APPLICATIONS OPEN
Fundraising Relationship Management - Major Gifts (Melbourne, CBD) - NEW ROLE TO OUR VIC STATE!

Organisation: Mission Australia
Location: Melbourne, CBD
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th February, 2012

Position Title: Fundraising Relationship Management - Major Gifts

Description:

• Use your business development skills to make a difference
• New role to the State = Tailor it to your strengths!

Mission Australia is one of Australia's leading not for profit organisations with over 3,500 staff providing more than 550 services nationally. Mission Australia is an empowering and compassionate organisation that has been helping transform the lives of Australians in need for more than 150 years. Our people are innovative, collaborative and values driven. Want to be a part of it?

Reporting to the State Leader VIC/SA Relational Fundraising, we have an exciting opportunity to join this national organisation as Relationship Manager - Major Gifts. Based in our VIC State Office in Melbourne CBD, you will be responsible for growing fundraising revenues, through winning and managing a portfolio of private major donors and trusts and foundations, which contributes to (the state) team targets and to the broader national Relational Fundraising targets.

For this role you will have:

• Experience in a sales environment with a focus on new business development skills.
• Confident yet sensitive approach, excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
• Enthusiastic, results focused and highly organized, with the ability to manage several priorities at once.
• Ability to work well within a cohesive team and have high levels of initiative and motivation.
• A passion for making a difference in the community.
• Flexibility for occasional travel

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and motivated self-starter. As a passionate individual with a strong track record in relationship development and income generation, bring your business development skills to a role with real purpose. Experience within the NFP industry and/or fundraising is not essential however would be looked on favourably.

If you are passionate about the contribution Mission Australia makes in the community, and would like to be an integral part of this process, we encourage you to apply online.

Further Information: Please visit our careers website www.transformlives.com.au for more information. Enquiries can be made to Bridget Mudford on (02) 92171016.

APPLICATIONS OPEN
Fundraising Relationship Manager - Corporate Partnerships (Melbourne, CBD)

Organisation: Mission Australia
Location: Melbourne, CBD
Closing Date: Tuesday 7th February, 2012

Position Title: Fundraising Relationship Manager - Corporate Partnerships

Description:

• Use your business development skills to make a difference
• Work for a leading National NFP!
• Excellent work/life balance

Mission Australia is one of Australia's leading not for profit organisations with over 3,500 staff providing more than 550 services nationally. Mission Australia is an empowering and compassionate organisation that has been helping transform the lives of Australians in need for more than 150 years. Our people are innovative, collaborative and values driven. Want to be a part of it?

Reporting to the State Leader VIC/SA Relational Fundraising, we have an exciting opportunity to join this national organisation as a Relationship Manager Corporate Partnerships. Based in our VIC State Office in Melbourne CBD, your role will be to grow financial and in kind support for Mission Australia from the corporate sector utilising your wealth of expertise. As part of a tight knit team, your main focus will be to grow fundraising revenues, in-kind and pro-bono support through winning and managing a portfolio of corporate partners or donors, which contributes to (the state) team targets and to the broader national Relational Fundraising targets.

Further Information: Please visit our careers website www.transformlives.com.au for more information. Enquiries can be made to Bridget Mudford on (02) 9217 1016.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Program Manager

Organisation: The R.E. Ross Trust
Location: Melbourne, Vic
Closing Date: 19 January 2012

Position Title: Program Manager

Description:

The R E Ross Trust is a perpetual charitable trust established in Victoria in 1970 by the will of the late Roy Everard Ross. Since its inception, the Ross Trust has distributed over 80 million dollars in more than 4,000 grants for charitable purposes in Victoria. The Trust is governed by five Trustees and has a small staff based in the Trust’s office in South Melbourne. The Trust derives its income from investments and businesses.

The role of Program Manager is one of two equivalent full time positions at the Trust. The role is responsible for contributing to the Trust’s grant making and value adding strategies, as well as participating in the overall effectiveness of the Trust’s activities. The Program Managers have a portfolio of responsibilities which support the areas of impact of the Trust and work alongside each other to ensure high quality grant making outcomes, in a team environment. The role reports to the CEO and supports the Grants & Office Manager and is part of a small team.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a small team and contribute to the shared achievements of the Trust
• Program management skills and the ability to work within and improve existing systems
• Existing understanding of the not for profit sector and government, particularly the philanthropic sector and charitable granting
• High level research, analytical, writing and communication skills
• Ability to develop new relationships and ways of working to support the Trust’s Areas of Impact
• Competent in using databases and Microsoft applications
• Ability to contribute to planning and delivery of the Trusts strategic directions
• Ability to work with a broad range of people including grant seekers, Trustees, government officials, community representatives and philanthropic colleagues
• Good general knowledge and an enquiring approach to a broad range of subjects and a willingness to learn from others
• Ability to travel, mainly within Victoria

Key Responsibilities:

1. Research grant applications within the Trust’s impact areas producing quality written reports in a timely manner
2. Management and administration of current grants
3. Represent the Trust at a broad range of events
4. Develop new granting opportunities including preparation of briefing papers
5. Support the CEO in an area of corporate responsibility

Further Information: For further information please contact Ms Sylvia Admans, CEO, R E Ross Trust on (03) 9690 6255. Applications for the position should be emailed to jobs@rosstrust.org.au by 19 January 2012.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Natural Disaster Recovery Program Manager, FRRR

Organisation: Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Closing Date: Shortlisting commences 20 December 2011, open until filled

Position Title: Natural Disaster Recovery Program Manager

Description:

Passionate about rural communities and their recovery from natural disasters? FRRR is seeking an experienced person to lead this new national program, based from Queensland. FRRR is a charitable foundation based on a partnership between philanthropy, community, government and business which supports rural, regional and remote communities.

The Natural Disaster Recovery Manager will be responsible for the implementation of a national framework, delivery of a philanthropic grants program and development of a network of partners, donors and supporters in order to enhance community recovery in the medium to long term after disaster.

You will have a solid background in rural community development, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be experienced in partnership development and philanthropy.

Further Information: To discuss this unique opportunity please contact Alexandra Gartmann, CEO, FRRR on +61 3 5430 2399 or by email at a.gartmann@frrr.org.au. Further information can also be downloaded from the FRRR website at www.frrr.org.au.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Executive Officer - Mary Ward International Australia

Organisation: Mary Ward International Australia (Loreto Sisters)
Location: Melbourne
Closing Date: Open until filled

Position Title: Executive Officer

Description:

Mary Ward International Australia (MWIA) is the justice and development arm of the Loreto Sisters providing financial and advocacy support for projects within Australia and overseas which assist economically disadvantaged and marginalised people, particularly women and children.

You will provide visionary and strategic leadership to support the growth and expansion of MWIA's funding, operations, project support and volunteer program.

Reporting directly to the Chair of MWIA Board, you will be responsible for leading and mentoring the MWIA team. To be considered for this position, you will be tertiary qualified and have a demonstrated commitment to social justice and leadership skills and the ability to deliver projects in a multi-stakeholder environment; strong organizational and team management experience; exceptional communication skills; demonstrated success in achieving funding targets and managing expenses; and a respect for the Catholic ethos and the values of Loreto.

Further Information: Visit www.loreto.org.au/Home/Get-Involved/Join-our-staff.aspx or contact David Valdes on (03) 8832 0412 or email david.valdes@loreto.org.au.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Manager, Institutional Donor Programs

Organisation: Australian National University (ANU)
Location: Canberra, ACT
Closing Date: Friday 2 December 2011

Position Title: Manager, Institutional Donor Programs

Description:

ANU seeks a new Manager, Institutional Donor Programs who will help to realise the University's strategic vision and objectives in developing and executing fundraising plans to significantly increase philanthropic income from trusts, foundations and corporations. Essential to success in meeting these objectives will be the recruitment and management of a new institutional donor programs team.

Your experience in fundraising at a senior level from trusts, foundations and corporations or in partnership development will ideally have been gained in a University setting. A motivated self-starter, you will have sound management and strategic planning experience with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Your ability to represent the University in building strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders will also be important.

Further Information: To discuss this critical opportunity further please contact Jocelyn Kelty, Director, Australia Office, Richmond Associates on +61 2 9258 1932 or by email at jkelty@richmond-associates.com. Further information can also be downloaded from the Richmond Associates website at http://www.richmond-associates.com.