Fundraising Manager

**Johnathan Thurston Academy**

Taking employment back to basics. We simply introduce jobseeker to jobs It's that simple.

The Johnathan Thurston Academy, with Lendlease as our major employment partner, has a unique collaborative employment zone. The goal and focus is to connect job seekers to all of our employment partners throughout the nation. We aim to ensure that all opportunities for potential connections are both exhausted and managed in the one zone. We have created a unique and sophisticated platform that streamlines all employment opportunities between job seekers and employers.

Client**:Autism Queensland**

**About Autism Queensland**

**What we can offer you**
- 5 weeks' leave per year (pro-rata part-time)
- Increased take home pay through salary packaging up to $15,900
- Medibank Private discounted membership
- Fitness Passport discounted gym membership
- Internal 'Refer a Friend' Program helping you earn more $$
- Opportunity to contribute to our vision to create a life of participation, opportunity, and choice for people on the autism spectrum

**About the Role**

**Are you an experienced senior fundraiser** and looking for your next challenge? If so, this could be the role for you

Reporting to executive leadership of a leading not-for-profit organisation, you'll build financial capacity from development of fundraising strategy through to establishment of new partnerships, sponsorships and income streams.

This opportunity will appeal to an enthusiastic fundraising professional with the skills and passion to support the vision for a life of participation, opportunity and choice for people on the autism spectrum.

The position will be offered on a **permanent,** **full-time basis.**

**Responsibilities**
- Develop and deliver AQ's strategic Fundraising Plan, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders
- Research, identify and pursue potential sources of funding including corporate partnerships, high net worth donors and bequests, developing and implementing dynamic prospect plans and tailored proposals
- Work collaboratively with the Manager Business Development in the planning and execution of external stakeholder engagement strategies including the AQ Ambassador Program, and fundraising events
- Research, develop and manage corporate partner relationships and AQ's database to build a sustainable income stream through donations, sponsorship, workplace giving, major gifts, bequests and other sources in accordance with the strategic Fundraising Plan
- Develop and manage AQ branding across social media platforms and internally, engaging professional marketing expertise and liaising with the Manager Business Development as relevant

**Skills & Experience**
- Minimum two years' demonstrated effectiveness in a senior fundraising role, with proven ability to successfully manage fundraising campaigns, identify and develop new business opportunities, secure significant funds from individuals and/or organisations, achieve growth in corporate partnerships and reach financial targets
- Demonstrated practical understanding of legislation, regulations and standards applicable to fundraising in the not-for-profit sector
- Proven highly effective interpersonal communication skills including business relationship management, high level influencing, gift solicitation, negotiation, pitch and public speaking skills
- Demonstrated understanding of data analytics and donor acquisition and retention strategies, with proven ability to negotiate effective partnership agreements and prepare written funding submissions, reports, proposals and targeted correspondence
- Demonstrated effectiveness in content design and management of branding and messaging across social media platforms
- Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders, while working to deadlines and managing multiple tasks with changing priorities
- Intermediate to advanced information & communication technology skills, including proven proficiency working with a CRM database

**Highly-regarded**
- Relevant tertiary qualification - e.g. in Fundraising, Marketing, Public Relations
- Experience and understanding of the for-purpose sector
- Membership of the Fundraising Institute Australia Inc (FIA)
- An established professional network in the fundraising and wider community

**How To Apply**

1. a brief cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role;
2. a current CV, preferably with contact details of at least two referees (who will only be contacted with your explicit consent following interview).