Development Manager – Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE)

• Located in Western Sydney with work from home (WFH) opportunities available.
• A greenfield opportunity to develop, build and grow a fundraising strategy, particularly focusing on the growth of philanthropy.
• Join ACE to support and empower underrepresented and marginalised communities.
• Open to full time, 4 days or 3 days – super flexible!

About the Organisation:

Arts & Cultural Exchange (ACE), believe in the transformative power of arts and culture. Their mission is to foster creativity, diversity, and community engagement through innovative programs and collaborations in Dharug Country in Western Sydney.

They are embarking on an exciting phase of growth and, are seeking a passionate and strategic relationships-focused Development Manager to join their team.

Located on Dharug Country in Western Sydney, Arts and Cultural Exchange (ACE) stands as a beacon of cultural vibrancy and inclusivity. As an organisation deeply rooted in the ethos of “First Nations first,” ACE embodies principles of diversity and equity in all facets of its work.

At the heart of ACE are five program pillars, each representing a vital aspect of community engagement and artistic expression:

• First Nations: ACE honour and amplifies the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples, fostering connections with traditional knowledge and contemporary artistic practices.
• Youth Engagement: Empowering the next generation of artists and cultural leaders, ACE provides platforms for young voices to be heard and celebrated.
• Multicultural Women: Recognising the unique experiences and contributions of multicultural women, ACE creates spaces for dialogue, creativity, and empowerment.
• Neurodivergent Artists and Aged Care: Championing inclusivity and accessibility, ACE supports neurodivergent artists and engages with aged care communities, enriching lives through the transformative power of the arts.
• Screen: Embracing the digital age, ACE explores storytelling and creative expression through screen-based media, pushing boundaries and redefining narratives.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Executive Director, this a rare and greenfield role to drive ACE’s fundraising forward to diversify and strengthen income supporting the delivery of their work and maximising outcomes.

This is an opportunity to use your experience to develop and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy from ground up. The objective is to scale and build the organisation with a focus on driving philanthropic relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations and securing new partnerships across corporate and government.

You will join a small and mighty team. This hands-on role will require you to review and develop fundraising marketing materials and explore and diversify other fundraising streams including regular giving and community fundraising programs.

This is an opportunity where you will have the freedom to innovate, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and make a significant impact on the cultural landscape through growing fundraising initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy focusing on philanthropy, bequests, and donations.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities from various sources including philanthropic organisations, businesses, and individual donors.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across sectors including philanthropists, businesses, donors, advertisers, and not-for-profit organisations.
• Support the Executive Director in fostering partnerships with arts philanthropists and funding bodies to enhance ACE’s sustainability.
• Conduct research to identify potential income streams and business development opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to explore and leverage sponsorship.
• Contribute to strategic reviews and planning exercises to ensure ACE’s long-term sustainability and growth.
• Develop and maintain a workplan aligned with organisational goals and objectives.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated success achieving fundraising revenue targets through relationship management including major gifts / T&F or Bequests.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practice and the ability to think strategically to deliver outcomes.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills with the ability to drive initiatives from conception to implementation.
• Experience designing and implementing successful fundraising campaigns.
• Strong attention to detail, exemplarily written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work independently and confident delivering across multiple projects under pressure.

Application Process:

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on an immediate basis.

Please direct all general enquiries to Kristina at Beaumont People at [email protected], using the subject line: Development Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Beaumont Not for Profit has been contracted to recruit for this role. Beaumont NFP is a non-profit service specialising in delivering unparalleled permanent and temporary recruitment and consultancy solutions to the Not-for-profit sector on a not-for-profit basis.

At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.