About the role

The Philanthropy Coordinator, Trusts and Foundations supports the organisation's strategic objectives and operational plan by effectively matching funding needs with the funding interests of Trusts and Foundations, building relationships with their representatives and applying for advertised and invited grants.

You will work effectively with the Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy to develop and maintain a database of opportunities to ensure a coordinated organisational approach to trusts and foundations. You will also liaise with program staff to understanding funding needs and meet with senior management on a regular basis to make recommendations for applications and gain approval.

You will work closely with program staff to ensure that the funding is being applied as agreed, and acquittal requirements are met, and with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure funders are appropriately acknowledged.

This is a part time role, the equivalent of 3-4 days a week (0.6 - 0.8 FTE).

About Deaf Children Australia

Deaf Children Australia’s (DCA) purpose is to remove barriers to the personal development and social inclusion faced by children and young people who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHoH). Our mission is to inspire and empower DHoH children and young people to reach their full potential. In achieving DCA's vital work, our organisation, staff and volunteers uphold the following values:

• Respectful
• Accountable
• Cooperative, and
• Committed to Service

Key selection criteria

You will need to demonstrate you have the following skills and abilities for this role:

• Demonstrated experience and success applying for and acquitting philanthropic grants, as well as subsequent acquittals, within the health/community/human service sectors.
• Ability to develop internal and external stakeholder relationships in order to demonstrate the need for funding externally, and the needs of philanthropy internally. Existing relationships with philanthropic funders will be well regarded.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet multiple, competing deadlines.
• Ability to review current relevant literature to gain clear understanding of existing evidence base, sectoral trends and requirements and apply these to communications, grant writing and conversations with funders.
• Proficient skill level in use of Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel) and CRMs (preferably Raiser's Edge)
• Sound values that reflect the organisation's mission and vision
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to work within a changing environment
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Clearances required for the role

As Deaf Children Australia is a Child Safe organisation, to commence in the role you will need to have passed:

• An employee Working with Children Check
• An NDIS Worker Screening Application
• A police check
• A reference check of at least two referees

For further information

For further information, please contact Franky Triolo, Head of People and Culture on 03 9539 5337 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Philanthropy Coordinator - Trusts and Foundations enquiry via EthicalJobs.

DCA celebrates diversity and inclusion in all its forms and especially welcomes applications from first nations people and/or people with a disability.