Strategic Partnerships, Advocacy and Philanthropy Manager

5 days ago


Perth, Australia YMCAWA Full time

**Our quest**:
We’re The Y WA (formerly the YMCA WA) and we’re looking for a Strategic Partnerships, Advocacy and Philanthropy Manager to join our talented and friendly corporate team based in Welshpool (Perth, WA).

The Y WA has been contributing to our local Australian communities since 1851. We believe in the power of inspired young people, delivering health and wellbeing, childcare, education, youth, and community services to thousands of Australians every day. None of this would be possible without our unique Y People

We need you (and your knack for making meaningful connections) to lead the way in strategic partnerships, advocacy and philanthropy. But let’s face it. We work to live So, let’s start with your impressive perks:
**Your impressive perks**
- $100,000 to $130,000 + 11.5% super per annum
- Plus, a generous $$ incentive scheme
- Plus, Salary Packaging Benefits (claim up to $18,550 per yr)
- Flexible working and working from home arrangements on offer
- Full-time perm position but potentially part-time if that’s your preference
- Generous corporate healthcare discounts (up to 8%)
- Ongoing professional development, training, and professional support
- Free car parking
- Buy a NEW CAR & save on tax (Novated Leasing on offer)
- If you have a dog, bring him/her to work every Friday
- Work for a WA based NFP making a real difference in our local community with unwavering focus and commitment to safeguarding children.

**What you’ll be doing**:
If ‘building relationships and ‘networking’ is your bag, you’ll love it

It’s an exciting opportunity to work off a blank canvas while you make your mark in this brand-new position. Working very closely with your CFO you’ll use The Y WA strategic objectives as your guide to articulate how we’ll lift our sustainable income to support our mission. You’ll then build your tactical plan to advocate for our children & young people and identify and secure funding opportunities. But no two days will be the same as you connect and build relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Sounds interesting? Check out the PD below.

**You’ll be great in this role if you**
- Have an intrinsic desire to help children and young people to flourish
- Hold proficient communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Love the opportunity to pitch to a wide audience
- Are known for building trust and influencing decision makers with desired outcomes in mind
- Stand proud of your track record for sourcing significant funds through closing big ticket deals in sponsorship, grants, gifts and philanthropic activities
- Have an impressive black book to grow extensive networks in WA
- Are open to working inside and outside business hours to attend functions and events
- Can travel intrastate & interstate on occasion
- experience in a similar role (ideally within the for-purpose sector)

**Our latest survey results**
**At the Y WA, we thrive on feedback and deeply value our people’s insights that drive positive change. With 9% growth in employee engagement over the past 12 months, our latest survey shows that our people love our open communication, recognition and the genuine care we provide for their wellbeing. They take pride in knowing their efforts impact our goals and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Join us and be part of a team that makes a lasting impact.

**How to apply**:
**Closing date: Monday, 10**th** March, 2025**
**We may start interviews before the closing date.


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