Partnership and Philanthropy Manager

Are you a strategic, results-driven fundraising professional with a passion for animal welfare? RSPCA ACT is looking for a dynamic Partnership and Philanthropy Manager to secure vital funding and partnerships that support our mission to care for animals in need. If you have a talent for building meaningful relationships and a proven track record of meeting financial targets, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference!

About the Role:

As the Partnership and Philanthropy Manager, you will play a critical role in driving revenue growth through corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, mid-major donors, grants, and gifts in Wills. You will support key fundraising programs and lead the development of innovative strategies to secure funding, ensuring RSPCA ACT can continue providing essential care and services to animals and our community.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Developing and implementing strategies to secure funding across corporate partnerships, mid-major donors, grants, and gifts in Wills.
Meeting agreed fundraising targets and KPIs, contributing to the long-term sustainability of RSPCA ACT.
Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with corporate partners, donors, and other key stakeholders.
Leading the development of corporate programs such as workplace giving, sponsorships, and corporate experiences.
Creating compelling collateral, proposals, and reports to engage donors and partners.
Innovating new ideas and programs to increase revenue and community support.

RSPCA ACT are looking for:

Relevant bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant demonstrable experience.
Experience with raising funds (or generating revenue) for a similar organisation (does not have to be a not for profit).
Proven track record of successfully developing and managing partnerships.
Strong understanding of nonprofit organisations and the broader social sector.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to think strategically and develop creative solutions.
Strong project management and organisational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software

RSPCA ACT offers :

Make a positive impact every day
Additional days leave including birthday leave
Use of company phone and laptop
Use of company vehicles
Hybrid & flexible working hours opportunities
Access to independent Employee Assistance Program
Retail & veterinary care discounts
A happy supportive team.
Support to continue professional development & training.
An environment to share your passion for animal welfare.

To Apply:

Please send your current resume, cover letter addressing the following essential criteria to employment@rspca-act.org.au :

Revenue Generation and "Closing the Deal" Experience:

Can you provide an example of a successful deal you have secured? Please describe your approach to identifying the opportunity, developing the proposal, and how you ensured the deal was successfully closed to meet your revenue targets.

2. Relationship Management Experience:

Building and maintaining strong relationships with corporate partners, donors, and stakeholders is critical to this role. Can you share an example of how you’ve nurtured and managed a long-term relationship, and how it contributed to achieving your revenue generating goals?

3. Inspiration and Motivation for Cause-Related Work:

Working in the nonprofit sector often requires passion and commitment. What motivates you to work in cause-related fundraising, and how do you maintain that drive when faced with challenges or competing priorities?

It is essential that you provide your written responses to the selection criteria to be considered for the role.

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Pre-employment Health Declaration

You are seeking employment with RSPCA ACT. We attach the role’s job description. The role would require, amongst other things for you to:

Sit or stand for lengthy periods
Use a work computer; and
Effectively communicate to people on the phone or in person.
Be in contact with a variety of different species of animals that may expose you to infectious disease, bites and scratches.

Before completing this declaration, please read the job description and contact us if you have any queries about the role and its requirements.

The purpose of this declaration is to ensure that you are fully able to perform the inherent requirements of the role (with reasonable adjustments if required) and that you are not placed in an environment or given tasks that would result in risks to your safety.

Under the worker’s compensation legislation applicable in the ACT, if you fail to disclose or make false or misleading disclosure in relation to a pre-existing injury or disease of which you are aware, you or your dependents may not be entitled to compensation for any recurrence, aggravation, acceleration, exacerbation or deterioration of the pre-existing injury or disease arising out of or in the course of or due to the nature of employment with RSPCA ACT. RSPCA ACT will rely on any failure to disclose as grounds for denying compensation.

If you give any willfully incorrect or misleading answers or material omission you may be ineligible for employment or if employed, liable for dismissal. You are required to disclose:

all injuries, disease or medical conditions that could be affected by the nature of the proposed employment
any circumstances regarding your health or capacity to work that could interfere with your ability to perform the requirements of the role.

All details on this form will be treated confidentially. If you gain employment with RSPCA ACT the completed Pre-Employment Health Declaration will be retained on your personnel file, which will be kept secure. If you do not take up employment with RSPCA ACT it will be securely destroyed

To be completed by employment applicant

I have read and understood this form, including the above explanatory information.

I have read the job description and understood what the role requires.

I am aware of the following circumstances regarding my health or capacity to work that may interfere with my ability to perform the requirements of the role:

I am aware that reasonable adjustments to the workplace can be made to assist employees with disabilities in carrying out the inherent requirements of their role. (NB: any adjustments need to have been discussed with RSPCA ACT prior to completing this declaration

I have the following injuries, diseases or medical conditions that could be affected by the nature of the proposed employment:

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