Philanthropy and Partnerships Relationship Manager - Tenders Global

Philanthropy and Partnerships Relationship Manager

World Food Programme (WFP)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Tracking Code
4434-689
Job Description
Our major donors and corporate partners are vital to helping us positively impact the lives of children in Australia, the Pacific and beyond on a daily basis. You will work collaboratively to ensure the success of this new major donor and corporate partner fundraising product, make regular and meaningful contact with funders in order to meet ambitious goals, and help cultivate long lasting partnerships to drive growth in income and impact.

 

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We’re ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children’s rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We run programs in Australia and overseas and, if there’s a disaster – like an earthquake, drought or conflict – we are there on the ground.

 

Where you come in:

In this full-time, permanent position based in our Carlton head office, you will lead on the management and growth of a fundraising product, engaging directly with philanthropic and corporate donors, and working closely with other Save the Children colleagues to show the impact this fund has on the lives of children in Australia and around the world.

 

You will be part of our Supporter Engagement team and report to our Head of Partnerships.

 

You will make an impact by:

·Building strong relationships with major donors and corporate donors, with a focus on account growth, stewardship and retention, including strong reporting and promotion of our joint successes.

· Develop an effective donor pipeline and maximise income from new and existing major donors and corporate partners.

· Lead the delivery of an annual engagement plan with proactive, responsive and planned communications.

· Monitor the performance of the fundraising product and report on progress against agreed milestones.

· Liaise with other Save the Children teams (including marketing, international and domestic programs, and finance) to ensure delivery of income and a positive supporter experience.

 

Does this sound like you?

You have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to persuade, motivate, network and negotiate effectively, both internally and externally. You’re structured in your approach to managing your workload, proactive in researching and initiating new business opportunities, and have good program management skills.

This role requires:

· Demonstrated experience in managing relationships with corporate or philanthropic donors.

· Proven experience in budget / financial management.

· Experience in developing cultivation and solicitation strategies.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present and deliver information in a compelling, clear and confident manner.

· Excellent relationship management, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

·High competency with the MS Office suite of programs, including PowerPoint and CRM management.

 

Working at Save the Children is more than just a job.

It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

· Friendly and flexible work environment

· Flexible working, including the ability to work from home (WFH)

· Pet friendly work environment

· Child friendly work environment

· Support for workplace wellness, including access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

· Full salary packaging benefits (please use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!

For more information regarding our employee benefits, please follow this link.

 

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on the ‘Apply’ section.

 

Applications close 4pm AEDT, Thursday 7th March 2024. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they come in, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted prior to the closing date to coordinate next steps. We would encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible, as the ad may close earlier than advertised should the right candidate be identified during the submission period.

 

Position Description – Relationship Manager

 

For more information about this position, please contact Sarah Ireland, Head of Partnerships, on [email protected]

 

*We understand flexibility is important to you. We’ve advertised this role as Permanent and Full-time, but if you’re looking for something slightly different, please let us know. We offer flexible hours, remote working, and flexible job structure, among many other employee benefits. All are available for the right candidate!

 

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

 

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it’s straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment – so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.

Job Location
Carlton, Victoria, Australia


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