Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 19th Mar 2024
- Sydney > CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs Sydney
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The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. Over 30 years The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as in Australia. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.
The Foundation is also proud to announce that we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards.
The Senior Community Partnerships Executive is accountable for leading and managing the growth and development of The Foundation’s community fundraising channel, delivering on The Foundation’s flagship peer to peer virtual and physical events as well as supporting our portfolio of individual fundraisers. You will work with the team to develop new initiatives and ideas enhancing The Foundation’s community fundraising portfolio. This role will draw on extensive experience in project management, strategic planning, event organisation and online marketing.
You will have the ability to motivate and lead a small team with strong time management skills. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills with a proven record of building successful relationships with donors and a diverse range of other internal and external stakeholders. Furthermore, you will have the ability to connect the hearts and minds of fundraisers and donors on scale through compelling storytelling and case studies, together with evidence, research, data, and impact. Additionally, you are a good listener and able to engage, negotiate, and influence across a broad range of diverse stakeholders, including leadership and teams across the Public Affairs division. Finally, you will have high level of attention to detail, process driven, outcomes focused. You will be motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude with a problem-solving approach to work.
Project Management and Event Organisation:
Relationships Management – Event Participants, Stakeholders, Donors:
Corporate Sponsorship Development:
Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships team to acquire and secure new corporate partners for The Foundation’s events.
Cross-team projects and communications:
Reporting, analysis, evaluation and data management:
Compliance and planning:
Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you. Including:
To find out more about our benefits click here
Please apply directly via the "Apply Now" Button, please include a CV and Cover Letter. Should you have any questions regarding the opportunity please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Community Partnerships Executive enquiry via EthicalJobs for a confidential conversation. Kindly note that CVs will not be considered through this email address.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.
Please note: We will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.
A position description is attached.
Remote / Work from Home