Philanthropic Grants Coordinator

**_Make a difference for animals by joining Victoria's best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation_**:

- **_ An exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in securing funds and grants to support our mission of ending cruelty to all animals_**:

- **_ Part time (3 days per week) permanent position in a hybrid environment based in Burwood East_**

**About RSPCA Victoria**

RSPCA Victoria is a non-government, community-based, not-for-profit organisation whose vision is 'ending cruelty to all animals'. We are Victoria's best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation and a Federation member of RSPCA.

Our organisation's purpose is with the community, achieve outstanding animal welfare through education, advocacy, and animal care and protection. RSPCA Victoria's values of Clarity and Accountability, Respect and Consideration, and Expertise and Collaboration - set clear expectations for all our staff and volunteers as they work together, and with the community.

**About the role**

As a Philanthropic Grants Coordinator, you'll be at the forefront of securing vital funding to support our mission of ending cruelty to all animals. Your creativity, passion, and strategic thinking will be instrumental in securing grants that enable us to continue our life-saving work.

**Duties and responsibilities**
- ** Grant Acquisition**: Identifying funding opportunities, writing compelling grant proposals, and securing funding to support our programs.
- ** Stakeholder Engagement**: Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to secure funding and support.
- ** Business Development**: Contributing to the development and implementation of strategies to grow philanthropic income.
- ** Knowledge Management**: Staying up to date on grant trends and best practices to optimize our grant-seeking efforts.

**Who we're looking for**
- Tertiary qualification in fundraising, communication/marketing or in a related/relevant discipline
- Demonstrated experience managing a grants program, with a proven track-record of researching, writing and securing philanthropic and/or government grants
- Demonstrated understanding of current grants and fundraising trends, techniques and challenges
- Proven interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate effectively and develop positive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated self-management capabilities, with ability to work independently, flexibility to prioritise a range of competing demands and work to deadlines
- Outstanding administrative and time management skills, high level computer skills, attention to detail and methodologies reflected by accurate data-keeping, record management.

**_ Desirable_**
- Good knowledge of the animal welfare sector
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector
- Experience in strategic program development and policy development
- Experience with CRM databases such as iMIS and Salesforce
- Experience in coordinating and working collaboratively with stakeholders across different areas to influence outcomes.

**What's on offer**
- Hybrid working arrangements available after initial training and induction.
- Recognised by Mental Health First Aid Australia, as an advanced workplace - Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives; including confidential counselling services and education programs
- Generous discounts on products and services, including Royal Canin pet food, Hush Puppies footwear and RSPCA Victoria retail
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities.

**Recruitment Requirements**
- Willingness to undertake a National Police Check.
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Valid driver's license

**How to Apply**

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**Applications close midnight Wednesday 25 September 2024 **_**

RSPCA Victoria is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are welcome to access RSPCA Victoria's Diversity & Inclusion Policy here.