Fundraising & Philanthropy Manager

9 hours ago

Box Hill North, Victoria, Australia The Y Victoria Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Provide Philanthropic Leadership and Management to YMCA Victoria
  • Hybrid work arrangement; Box Hill Office and WFH
  • Rem for this role is $123,990; dependent on experience

About the Y Victoria

Our Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. With over 5,000 staff and volunteers, we deliver services at more than 150 locations every day, including: Early Learning Centres, Occasional School Hours Care; Camps, Recreation, Youth Services and Kingswim.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Executive Manager Business Development, the Fundraising & Philanthropy Manager will provide philanthropic leadership and management to YMCA Victoria. Overseeing all aspects of philanthropic giving, you'll be responsible for building a healthy and engaged donor and grant pipeline to support YMCA Victoria's benevolent work. This includes the development of an improved YMCA Victoria's Fundraising Strategy, which aims to secure financial support to positively impact people experiencing disadvantage in Victoria.

This role will also work closely with the Grants Manager and the Partnerships Manager to help cross-collaboration. You will also be responsible for vetting funding sources through to quality acquittal processes, fostering strong relationships with relevant trusts, bodies and foundations to support the organisations benevolent work. The Fundraising & Philanthropy Manager will be responsible for ensuring that benevolence compliance is met across all entities and structures.

We have a hybrid working model, between working from home and our State Office in Box Hill. This is a permanent full time role, the remuneration for this role is up to $123,990 plus super and we have a hybrid working model, between working from home and our State Office in Box Hill.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in successful grant submissions. with a minimum of three years' experience in related field at a senior level. You will possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal. In addition, you will have a proven track record of developed project management skills and excellent time management skills. Other responsibilities include:

  • Financial management skills – experience of financial projections, budget setting, and budget management. ·
  • Strong experience with fundraising best practice and relevant charity legislation. · Experience in utilising donor and grant management software. ·
  • Experience or understanding of community programs operations. · Experience in community fundraising.
  • Personal Attributes · N/A · Analytical and strategic thinker, with an innovative mindset. · Strong attention to detail. · High level of initiative and self-motivation. · Well-developed problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

  • Relevant qualification in philanthropy, fundraising or marketing
  • FIA Code Course
  • Current Victorian Driver's License

At the Y Victoria, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit

Benefits

At the Y Victoria, we value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunities for career development and growth
  • Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
  • Salary packaging via third party vendor

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