Fundraising Officer (Grants, Trusts & Foundations)
Job No:
78621
Location:
Sydney CBD or work from home!
- Are you looking to take the next step in your fundraising career?
- Join the Lung Foundation and help raise funds for medical research!
- Attractive remuneration of $60-$64k pro rata plus super!
- Flexible part-time hours (0.5 FTE) and the ability to work from home!
- Salary sacrificing options and FBT concessions!
- Genuine opportunities for profesional growth and upward career progression!
Let’s Talk About You
You’re an experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record of success in establishing strong, philanthropic relationships with Trusts and Foundations. Your communication and interpersonal skills are second to none, meaning you liaise with key stakeholders in a professional, welcoming manner. In addition, strong written communication will see you writing and winning impact funding grants with ease.
You’ll be confident in achieving income growth targets within set timeframes, managing competing priorities and working well under pressure. Above all, you’ll be motivated to constantly meeting and exceeding your goals, with a passion for the contributions you make to the work the Lung Foundation does.
About the Opportunity
Lung Foundation Australia has a fantastic opportunity for a part-time Fundraising Officer (Grants, Trusts & Foundations) to join their team in their Sydney CBD office (or work from home).
Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, you will primarily be responsible for sourcing funding through national trusts and foundations and cultivating philanthropic relationships with key granting bodies, in order to source funding that supports the mission and work of the Lung Foundation Australia and Lungs for Life joint research.
More specifically, your duties will include (but not be limited to):
- Supporting the Fundraising Manager in implementing and coordinating all key organisational activities related to philanthropic fundraising;
- Developing a database of relevant national philanthropic granting bodies including Trusts & Foundations and Private Ancillary Funds;
- Developing, implementing, and managing a strategy for approaching Trusts and Foundations;
- Persuasively communicating the organisation's and programmes mission to potential funders;
- Coordinating meetings between the research program committee, subject matter experts and the philanthropic bodies;
- Assisting with the preparation of funding proposals and supporting materials; and
- Contributing as needed to the overall fundraising objectives.
For more information about this role, please see the attached position description here.
About the Benefits
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious, enthusiastic and driven individual who's ready to take the next step in their career. With history of internal mobility and developing key performers, a career with Lung Foundation Australia will enable the right candidate to reach their potential and grow with the organisation.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll be provided with an attractive salary of $60-$64k pro rata plus super (0.5 FTE), plus salary sacrificing options and FBT concessions.
Working in a family friendly and people focused organisation, you'll enjoy a flexible environment that nurtures and supports you!
If you have a ‘can do’ attitude, the ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment, a demonstrable commitment to Lung Foundation Australia values and a determination to succeed, this could be the role for you!
About the Organisation
Lung Foundation Australia is a national, not-for-profit organisation. Their vision is to ensure that lung health is a priority for all in Australia and to promote lung health by:
- Educating the community in lung health and early detection of lung disease;
- Reducing the burden of lung disease in the community through patient and carer support;
- Influencing public policy, through advocacy across all levels of government; and
- Raising funds for medical and scientific research.
The Lung Foundation Australia National Office employs about 21 professional/administrative staff, supported by a team of dedicated volunteers.