Senior Community Partnerships Executive

• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness.
• Full-time, Permanent role based in Sydney (we would be open to considering applicants based In Melbourne)
• Flexible work from home arrangements available, no mandated days in the office!

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight.  We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. Over 30 years The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as in Australia. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

The Foundation is also proud to announce that we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Community Partnerships Executive is accountable for leading and managing the growth and development of The Foundation’s community fundraising channel, delivering on The Foundation’s flagship peer to peer virtual and physical events as well as supporting our portfolio of individual fundraisers. You will work with the team to develop new initiatives and ideas enhancing The Foundation’s community fundraising portfolio. This role will draw on extensive experience in project management, strategic planning, event organisation and online marketing.

ABOUT YOU

You will have the ability to motivate and lead a small team with strong time management skills. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills with a proven record of building successful relationships with donors and a diverse range of other internal and external stakeholders. Furthermore, you will have the ability to connect the hearts and minds of fundraisers and donors on scale through compelling storytelling and case studies, together with evidence, research, data, and impact. Additionally, you are a good listener and able to engage, negotiate, and influence across a broad range of diverse stakeholders, including leadership and teams across the Public Affairs division. Finally, you will have high level of attention to detail, process driven, outcomes focused. You will be motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude with a problem-solving approach to work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management and Event Organisation:

• Leading the delivery and implementation of successful fundraising events and partnerships program, by supervising a small team of staff and volunteers to service all fundraising activities.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with event partners, agencies, consultants and other key suppliers, as well as internal with the Corporate Partnerships and Public Affairs division, to deliver against shared outcomes for The Foundation and partners.
• Oversee the technical development of all online fundraising platforms and its integration with event registration, and multiple other fundraising platforms and payment gateways, in conjunction with the IT team and the online marketing team.

Relationships Management – Event Participants, Stakeholders, Donors:

• Effective fundraising communications and liaising with events fundraisers and donors to generate significant income and maximise the participant and supporter experience.  
• Assist with developing the digital and social media marketing of Community Fundraising initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with the Communications and Brand team to develop media and ambassador opportunities for Community Fundraising events.

Corporate Sponsorship Development:

• Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships team to acquire and secure new corporate partners for The Foundation’s events.

Cross-team projects and communications:

• Work closely and collaboratively with Public Affairs on implementation of events online and e-communications, in consultation with external agencies.
• Manage cross-divisional relationships for all CF Events working with the Corporate Partnership, Donations and Database, Finance and Communications and Community Education teams.

Reporting, analysis, evaluation and data management:

• Develop and provide regular CF events analysis and reporting, identify gaps and develop successful strategies to drive income growth opportunities for improved retention and communication.

Compliance and planning:

• Actively participate in the preparation, implementation and reporting of plans and forecasts in line with agreed measures and timeframes.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Proven experience in partnerships building and strong project management and problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise competing deadlines. 
• Proven experience prospecting new opportunities for a business and proven success in onboarding a partnership.  
• Experience across the systems, processes, code of ethics and operations that underpin best practice fundraising. 
• Knowledge of Australian and global philanthropic and corporate giving trends and experience applying this to successful fundraising initiatives.  
• Extensive experience working with diverse database and fundraising platforms.
• Excellent Excel and general Microsoft knowledge.
• Experience in delivering and managing logistics for a successful mass market event.

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered.  Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you. Including:

• Generous salary packaging – we provide access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, which will increase your take home pay, we also offer 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Flexible work environment – we focus on output, not hours and enable you to prioritise your health and wellbeing.
• Generous leave allowances – we offer Paid parental leave; 5 days bonus leave every year; an annual Foundation-wide “Me Day”, birthday leave; and time off for culturally significant/ceremonial leave.
• Ongoing commitment to your continuous learning and career development – through tailored leadership and professional development programs, access to LinkedIn Learning and focused development conversations.

To find out more about our benefits click here

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly via the “Apply Now” Button, please include a CV and Cover Letter. Should you have any questions regarding the opportunity please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Community Partnerships Executive enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential conversation. Kindly note that CVs will not be considered through this email address.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

Please note: We will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.

A position description is attached.