Are you a creative communicator who thrives in a fast-paced role? Experienced in engaging philanthropic Trusts & Foundations & Major Donors?

• Seeking a Growth Manager, Grants & Philanthropy – The Fathering Project
• Join an impactful national organisation dedicated to changing children’s lives
• Hybrid WFH opportunity, office in North Sydney 2060
• Leadership role working closely with the CEO
• Full time, permanent role (open to 0.8)

The Organisation

The Fathering Project (TFP) is an established evidence-based organisation that aims to promote positive fathering behaviours and fathers’ engagement with their infants, preschool, primary school and adolescent-aged children. The evidence demonstrating fathers’ potential to positively influence their children’s health and mental health, social success and academic achievements is now robust, indisputable, and compelling. Effective fathering means happier, healthier futures for kids. TFP has three pillars of practice, Research and Advocacy, Prevention and Early Intervention and Education and Support.

Benefits of Working at TFP:

• Access to salary packaging - earn up to $15,900 tax-free
• Hybrid working environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Excellent work/life balance, with an inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Strong commitment to health and wellbeing
• An equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity in their workforce

The Role - Growth Manager, Grants & Philanthropy

This senior role, Growth Manager, Grants & Philanthropy will suit a motivated, experienced fundraiser. Your responsibilities will be to identify and secure philanthropic Major Donor and Trust & Foundations funding for TFP’s broad range of appealing programs and initiatives.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, and working as part of the Leadership Team, you will research potential funding opportunities, build relationships with prospective donors and funding bodies, and produce compelling high-quality proposals and grant applications to advance the aims and mission of The Fathering Project. You will work closely with the CEO to expand Government funding opportunities on a local, state, and national level.

Responsibilities:

• Research, identify, develop, and nurture relationships across trusts and foundations, corporate foundations and HNWI donors
• Work with the CEO to expand Government grant opportunities at the local, state and national level
• Build strong internal relationships to develop a deep understanding of the TFP’s work, programs, priorities, innovations, history, mission, and impact
• Write compelling proposals and grants that effectively communicate TFP's goals, objectives, and impact to potential donors and funders
• Manage an effective tracking process for gathering relevant information and data ensuring timely grant applications and acquittals
• Maintain accurate CRM records reflecting communication activity and crucial information
• Stay current on philanthropic trends, opportunities and requirements

Your Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrated success in a similar philanthropy, major gifts, T&F or grant writing role (other professional fundraising experience considered)
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Confidence to engage in strategic planning and process improvement
• Strong entrepreneurial attitude and creative approach to growing the philanthropy program
• Strong attention to detail, exemplarily written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritise competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience working independently and collaboratively within a small tight-knit team
• A Champion for best practice use of a donor CRM (Salesforce /Raisely highly regarded)

How to Apply

If you are seeking an opportunity to work with the executive team and use your professional fundraising expertise, energy and insight to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most, then apply now!

Please send an up-to-date resume through the Apply Now option without delay. There is no closing date for this role, applications will be reviewed regularly.

If you have specific questions about the role or wish to request the job description & salary package information you can contact, Rebecca Robinson at [email protected] using the subject line: Growth Manager, Grants & Philanthropy - The Fathering Project enquiry via EthicalJobs or 02 5629 7213 for a confidential discussion.

*Employment will be subject to a satisfactory WWC clearance and criminal record history check before commencement.

Beaumont People has been contracted to recruit this role for The Fathering Project. Please direct all enquiries to us. We offer a non-profit service specialising in delivering unparalleled permanent and temporary recruitment and consultancy solutions to the not-for-profit sector.