An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) team as Grants and Partnerships Manager.

This role is a permanent part-time position (24hrs per week). The ideal candidate will have experience in creating, managing and fostering partnerships and revenue through a diverse portfolio to offset costs and maximise opportunities with and for people with Down syndrome.

A desire to contribute to DSV's vision of a society where people with Down syndrome are valued, reach their desired potential and are equal in every aspect of life is a must.

ABOUT US

Down Syndrome Victoria is the state-wide peak membership organisation representing individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Down Syndrome Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1978 to provide support, information and resources to people with Down syndrome, their families and the broader community.

We work alongside people with Down syndrome and their families to reach their desired potential and live the lives they choose.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful applicant will join our hardworking and creative team and will report directly to the DSV Chief Executive Officer. We need an enthusiastic and motivated Grants and Partnerships Manager to:

• Create, manage and grow partnerships and revenue through a diverse portfolio including regular giving, individual donors, major gifts, community fundraising, grants, and corporate and government partnerships to offset costs and maximise opportunities with and for people with Down syndrome
• Research, identify and apply for grants aligned with DSV strategic objectives
• Manage the end-to-end grants process, including acquittal, reporting and acknowledgement
• Work with our Communications team to develop and maintain DSV’s partnership proposition
• Nurture and grow existing partnerships

If you are an engaging person with grants and partnerships experience, please be sure to apply.

A position description is attached.