• Full-time permanent role with hybrid working arrangements, (2-3 days in office)
• Modern offices in central CBD location close to transport links
• Exciting opportunity to join award-winning organisation and drive growth in SVA’S partnerships team. Your opportunity to make a real impact.

ORGANISATION

Social Ventures Australia (SVA) are innovators for good. They are Australia’s leading social impact organisation working with partners to alleviate disadvantage and moving towards an Australia where all people and communities thrive.

SVA focus on influencing systems to deliver better social outcomes and advocate for change.

The Fundraising and Partnerships division raise funds for programs and initiatives designed to support the lives of Australians most in need.

This is a genuinely unique opportunity to join an innovative and dynamic workforce, where diversity of thought is valued and no two days are the same. You’ll get the chance to work alongside intelligent and inspiring people committed to making a real impact to the communities they serve.

ROLE

Are you looking to use your previous corporate partnerships experience for an inspiring, values-led and impact driven not-for-profit?

Due to internal promotion, we are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager responsible for driving growth (through securing discretionary and tied funding, & grants), and building and nurturing innovative corporate partnerships, to ensure sustainable support for SVA’S initiatives.

The role would suit a creative and strategic corporate partnerships professional with (previous not for profit experience) exceptional written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills looking to make an impact as part of a collaborative team.

This is a wonderful opportunity to take your next step in corporate partnerships and play a key role in driving growth and financial support for SVA’s diverse programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager to deliver annual fundraising goals through development of innovative strategies for acquiring, managing and stewarding SVA’s corporate partner base.
• Develop and deliver donor communications, cases for support, presentation decks and grant submissions.
• Research and assess new corporate funding models.
• Manage a portfolio of corporate donors and partners across all aspects of the fundraising cycle.
• Work with corporate partners and Senior Manager to develop corporate engagement opportunities.
• Measure and report on impact of corporate partners, providing meaningful insights to partners.
• Develop and deliver engaging events and experiences for SVA corporate partners and donors.
• Develop strong relationships internally and externally, contributing to team and organisational initiatives.
• Represent SVA at meetings and events.
• Ensure effective data integrity to align with best practice
• Ability to travel nationally and attend events outside of standard office hours as required.

YOUR SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Tertiary qualification in business, marketing, arts, social sciences and/or equivalent professional experience in similar environment an advantage. Previous not for profit experience essential.
• Demonstrated business development and sales and strategic prospecting, relationship building and negotiation.
• Strategic thinking, and analytical skills and able to make data informed decisions.
• Successful track record in identifying, securing and stewarding corporate partnerships.
• Demonstrated success in developing corporate partnership proposals, grant writing and donor communications.
• Proven experience in developing innovative corporate engagement and volunteering initiatives.
• Experience in event management highly regarded.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to persuade, influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated success in relationship management and revenue generation across various formats (grant processes, pitches at events, one-on-one engagements and large-scale events.)
• Ability to manage organisational objectives alongside partner priorities and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Adaptable, collaborative with a solutions-focus and learning mindset, open to feedback with an ability to work cross-culturally and form long-term relationships.
• Ability to think creatively and express complex ideas through tailored communications and events.
• Passion and commitment in working to further SVA’s purpose
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, predominantly Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook

If you are looking to use your strategic corporate fundraising experience with a genuinely inspirational and highly experienced team, please do not delay! Apply today!

For more information or for a confidential discussion, please call Christina on 0448519121 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Corporate Partnerships Manager - Social Ventures Australia enquiry via EthicalJobs.