Make a real difference in the lives of people with disability

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is innovative and pioneering brand with divisions in research, advanced technology, advocacy and intervention for those living with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities.

About the role

Steptember is Cerebral Palsy Alliance’s key fundraising event and has grown to be Australia’s leading virtual health and wellbeing charity event embraced by hundreds of organisations each year. Steptember is a great vehicle for companies to look after their staff’s health and wellbeing, connect staff members together in a fun competition and raise money for a great cause.

You will be growing and nurturing a portfolio of existing corporate partnerships through excellent relationship management and developing and securing new partnerships to participate and partner in Steptember, participate in other fundraising events and partner with CPA to support key projects.

This integral role requires a results-driven professional with proven sales and/or fundraising experience, exceptional written and exceptional interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.

You will join a high performing, motivated, passionate and collaborative team in a rewarding, inspiring, working environment.

Please note:

Cerebral Palsy Alliance has a relentless commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff, all new employees starting at CPA must already be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

What we can offer you

People are at the heart of what we do! Working for us, you’ll find highly experienced, professional and creative people who share our commitment to our clients.

• We understand you have a busy life, so have leave options that will enable you to maintain a true work-life balance
• Competitive total remuneration packages plus an option of the Meal and Entertainment card
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave and 2 weeks paid paternity leave
• Outstanding career growth opportunities and our world class training through our inhouse Training Alliance, our inhouse registered training organisation - https://trainingalliance.edu.au/
• Health and wellbeing benefits such as Fitness Passport, an annual wellbeing allowance and Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to external corporate events/conferences
• A place where you are valued, supported and where you truly can make a difference
• Inspiring and rewarding work culture

To be successful you will need:

• A proven track record in business development and/or corporate fundraising experience.
• A proven track record in identifying prospective corporate partners together with the ability to present proposals, negotiate successful outcomes that generate income and then nurture ongoing relationships
• High level verbal communication skills with well-developed influencing and negotiation skills
• Experience with customer relations management databases and systems
• Proven results in meeting and exceeding revenue targets
• Ability to be self-motivated, responsive and flexible in an environment with time pressures and multiple priorities
• High level written and verbal communication skills with well-developed influencing and negotiation skills
• Experience with sales, donor and/or customer relations management databases and systems
• Ability to be self-motivated, responsive and flexible in an environment with time pressures and multiple priorities
• Team player with a “can do” attitude

For more information about the role please call Jelena Bogunovic on 02 9975 8443 and to learn more about CPA please visit our website https://cerebralpalsy.org.au/work-with-us/careers/employee-benefits/

We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and the closing date may be brought forward without notice.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage applications from those who identify as having a disability, identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) or sexuality and gender diverse (LGBTIQA+)