Fundraising Lead

Fundraising Lead
An exciting opportunity exists to join a national not-for-profit organisation in a newly created role as Fundraising Lead. We're seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to lead, develop and implement ADF's philanthropic strategy in addition to building strong relationships with key trusts and foundations and supporters that align with ADF's Mission and Values.

• Exciting opportunity to work with a leading not-for-profit organisation making a difference to the community
• Full time, ongoing Role, part time option considered for an exceptional candidate
• Level 5 starting at FTE$114,036 base plus super and generous salary packaging options available
• Based in the Melbourne with a hybrid model of working from home and in the office
• Generous leave provisions and flexible work arrangements available

Working with us?
?The ADF provides a generous range of benefits and wellbeing initiatives, including:?

• A generous not-for-profit salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses, and Meal and Entertainment of up to $2,650 per FBT year?
• Providing a truly flexible workplace including Accrued Day off Program, Purchased Leave, and other generous leave entitlements??
• Additional 17.5% annual leave loading?
• Internal and external learning and development opportunities?
• Offering Health and Wellbeing initiatives including our Employee Assistance Program.?

The Role
The Fundraising Lead will steer the development and implementation of a strategic approach to Trusts and Foundations that increases and diversifies revenue for the ADF. Specifically, this role will be responsible for developing and executing our income generation and partnerships strategy, identifying key stakeholders and working with other ADF staff to build strong relationships to drive long-term sustainability. This role reports to the Head of Marketing & Communications working closely with our CEO, State Managers and Executive team.
About you
You will possess and be able to demonstrate the following:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business or Marketing areas
• Excellent strategy development and income generation skills (trusts and foundations, philanthropic partners, major gifts etc.).
• Thorough understanding of the principles of fundraising relating to trusts and foundations.
• Exceptional presentation, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to liaise with funders and key internal stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of fundraising legislation, practices, and philosophy of charitable giving.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering successful client/donor relationship outcomes with highly reputed philanthropic trusts and foundations
• Ability to develop compelling proposals
• Proven ability to build and foster long term strategic relationships that lead to revenue growth
• Understanding of CRM database management and data driven marketing best practice
• Solid project management skills and the ability to multi task.

The successful applicant must agree to a Police Check. Confirmation of employment is subject to this clearance.
For more information, please view the Position Description located on our careers page at https://adf.org.au/about/careers/
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About us
Our purpose is to prevent and minimise harm from alcohol and other drugs across Australia.
Celebrating more than 60 years of service to the community, the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF), is Australia's leading body committed to preventing alcohol and other drug harms in communities around the nation.
The organisation's work reaches millions of people in local communities through sporting clubs, health care settings and schools, offering educational information, drug and alcohol prevention programs and advocating for strong and healthy communities. The ADF is proudly independent and not-for-profit.
For further information, please go to our website: http://www.adf.org.au/
The ADF encourages cultural diversity, and our programs are reflective of our community partners, stakeholders, and community at large.? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY
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Please include a resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the best candidate for the role via our careers page. https://adf.org.au/about/careers/??
For more information contact Cinzia Marrocco, Head of Marketing and Communications. Applications close Friday, 29 March 2024.