We are seeking a self-driven and passionate Fundraising Lead who wants to make a real difference and deliver impact for young people who need it most. You will steward our existing long-term funders and look to secure new funding partnerships aligned with our new strategic direction.

About the role:

In this role, you will research, identify, develop, and secure new funding partnerships and manage, cultivate, and grow existing partnerships aligned with Beacon Foundation’s strategic objectives.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience and success in fundraising and/or external stakeholder management, preferably in a not-for-profit or corporate environment, with a focus on Trusts & Foundation and Corporates
• Strong initiative and drive with an optimistic, solutions focused and growth mindset
• Excellent client centric interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain collaborative and productive relationships
• Strong aptitude for sales, networking and business growth
• Collaborative approach to work and sharing successes and learnings with and from others
• Effective analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• Satisfactory National Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People Check
• A mobile phone is required (you will receive an allowance in addition to the salary)
• Beacon is committed to the health and wellbeing of its staff and wider community and strongly encourages all staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as recommended by Public Health

next steps

Based in Hobart, this is a permanent, full-time position with five weeks’ annual leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and generous salary packaging under our PBI status in addition to training and a competitive market salary.

To obtain a copy of the position description please send an email to [email protected], using the subject line: Fundraising Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information about the role, please contact Kathryn McCann, COO at [email protected].

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