Corporate & Community Partnerships Manager
Corporate & Community Partnerships Manager
Build, secure & develop corporate partnerships, and manage community fundraising income for the Royal Flying Doctor Service QLD
Classifications
- Volunteer / Charity / Community
- Fundraising
- Permanent / Full Time
Key points
- Showcase your fundraising innovation, leadership skills & financial acumen
- Lead the Partnerships Team for RFDS (Queensland Section)
- Full-Time position based in Brisbane.
Description
The Corporate & Community Partnerships Manager leads the Partnerships team and strategy, increasing income from corporate partnerships and community fundraising activity through securing new partnerships, the development of existing corporate partnerships, and the management of community fundraising income via third-party and peer-to-peer fundraising.
This opportunity is ideal for an exceptional individual with demonstrated experience in building and managing financially strong and mutually beneficial relationships with well recognised brands and organisations.
The Corporate & Community Partnerships Manager is a Full-Time position based in Brisbane.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the Partnerships team to ensure a consistent and high level of stakeholder management for corporate partners, fundraisers and internal stakeholders
- Facilitate cross team collaboration and work with internal stakeholders to a drive proactive strategy
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to drive new corporate partnerships and effectively nurture and grow existing corporate partners and supporters
- Manage the development of the Corporate & Community Partnerships income and expenditure budget
- Lead the scoping, planning and budgeting for a new peer-2-peer fundraising activity
Who we are looking for?
As outcomes-focused and strategic self-starter, the ideal candidate will possess:
- Tertiary qualifications in the fundraising field of study or equivalent experience
- Extensive experience in acquiring and developing significant strategic partnerships and building strong business relationships with shared value
- Strong leadership and coaching skills and the ability to motivate, inspire team members to achieve goals aligning to broader strategic priorities
- An innovative and creative growth mindset prepared to try new thinking and approaches
- Strong financial analysis skills with demonstrated experience in budget management, pipeline management, reporting and strong commercial acumen
- Strong proposal writing, pitch and presentation skills
- Strong negotiation, influencing and closing skills
- Proven experience in driving partnership & community fundraising strategy, while working effectively across all levels of an organisation
- Possess a strong understanding of and appreciation of wider fundraising methodologies and best practice to ensure effective collaboration across fundraising programs
- Experience in developing and managing a large community fundraising or P2P program
Why work for us?
- Attractive remuneration package + Super + Salary packaging of $15, 900; increasing your take home pay
- Promote and represent the iconic RFDS brand
- Exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing our capability
- Leading the Partnerships Team and make a real impact in supporting the delivery of healthcare in Queensland
- Work with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
- Comprehensive and supportive orientation program
- Employee Assistance Program; advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
- Private health insurance discounts
About us
The RFDS is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, RFDS Queensland Section delivers extensive primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency service, from nine strategic bases, to those who live, work and travel throughout Queensland.
As a charity, the RFDS relies heavily on the generosity of the community and corporate partnerships to continue providing vital emergency medical and primary healthcare work in remote and rural Australia. RFDS is a nine-time winner of the “Most Reputable’ charity in Australia.
The RFDS (Queensland Section) Fundraising and Philanthropy Team are an award-winning team of professionals who are the recipients of the 2020 FIA Fundraising Team of the Year. The team is currently delivering the 20-28 Fundraising & Philanthropy Growth Strategy, with this role a key driver of success.
Interested?
Please submit your application including demonstrated experience highlighting your suitability for this opportunity. For further information please contact recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au this role will close on 9th May 2021. Shortlisting may begin prior to this date.
Please note: This role will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, will be subject to criminal history check and may be required to undergo a preemployment medical assessment. There will be a requirement to travel in QLD for this role and a QLD drivers’ licence and an ASIC (Aviation Security ID Card) is essential.
The RFDS is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply
