AddressFantastic career opportunity for a strategic fundraiser to lead the development of a fundraising program and team across philanthropy, corporate partnerships, and bequests to make a significant impact on the lives of our world’s refugees.
- Join one of the world’s leading humanitarian aid agencies and lead a high-performing team to drive the strategic direction of fundraising portfolios that deepen relationships with donors and grow income for life-changing programs on a global scale
- Sydney, CBD location, hybrid work pattern
- Competitive salary, with benefits that include salary packaging, learning and development opportunities and 25 days annual leave
Australia for UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency’s national partner in Australia, raising awareness and funds to support UNHCR’s global emergency response to humanitarian crises.
Established in 2000, A4U has raised $400m from individual donors, philanthropists and corporates, leading to direct impact on the ground delivering emergency support such as shelter, protection, clean water, food and medicines.
Impact you will make in this role
As the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that increase financial support and impact, leading a team to meet strategic goals across fundraising channels that include Major and Middle donors, Ultra-High Net Worth donors, Private Ancillary Funds, Trusts and a Foundations, Bequests, Corporate Partners, Events and Faith-based giving income.
These programs are responsible for cultivating relationships with donors and partners to establish closer relationships with UNHCR's work to deepen impact and grow income.
We are searching for a senior fundraising professional with a collaborative approach, who will work alongside the Executive to shape the strategic trajectory of the portfolio and provide organisational guidance.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with a dynamic, driven team, as well as various departments within the organisation, ensuring an evidence-based approach that resonates with their target demographic and UNHCR counterparts.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure and increase revenue across the Philanthropy and Partnerships portfolio that includes Major and Middle donors, Ultra-High Net Worth donors, Private Ancillary Funds, Trusts and a Foundations, Bequests, Corporate Partners, Events and Faith-based giving income
- Evaluating and analysing fundraising activities to ensure a sustainable approach to revenue and program growth
- Developing appropriate engagement and recognition strategies for all donors in the portfolio
- Working strategically with stakeholders to identify new donor prospects, and with key internal stakeholders in the development of relationships with donors to maximise the benefits to the organisation and move donors up the supporter pyramid
- Ensuring positive relationships are maintained with high value supporters, bequestors and partners and that all supporters in the portfolio are communicated with appropriately
- Managing team initiatives to identify, cultivate and solicit gifts from donors as part of Zakat, Sadaqah and other faith-based donations
- Ensuring a data-driven approach is in place across the team for decision making, with emphasis on segmentation models, donor research and data integrity
- Developing annual income and expenditure budgets and forecasts
- Attending Australia for UNHCR events and other functions as appropriate to represent the organisation, meet and greet stakeholders and nurture current and potential supporters
- Implementing regular reporting on portfolio performance including submissions and reporting for UNHCR PSP, A4U Board and the Executive team
- Leading and developing staff to deliver consistent, high quality and successful outcomes
- Playing an active and senior role as part of the Leadership Team, contributing to the leadership and direction of the Philanthropy & Partnerships function and organisation
- Proven success in a leadership role at a senior level developing and implementing strategic fundraising initiatives with a focus on high-net-worth fundraising
- Demonstrated experience embedding strategic thinking and clearly articulating strategic direction and plans that drive financial outcomes
- Experience leading, establishing, cultivating and engaging with networks of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and other potential major and corporate donors
- Exceptional data analysis skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions that improve outcomes
- Excellent reporting skills with a strong ability to capture essential data that impacts relationship management and associated campaigns
- Success leading, empowering and mentoring a team to achieve fundraising outcomes
- Advanced understanding of the Australian and global philanthropic sector
- Effective budget management skills and ability to deliver long-term sustainability
- An influential and collaborative approach to building and maintaining relationships with all internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- A passion to advocate and fundraise for refugee protection, emergency aid, and long-term support and solutions
Please direct all enquiries to Rosheen Singh at Impact Advising on *******@impactadvising.com.au
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