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General Manager - Strategic Partnerships

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

ABOUT US

We’re Australia’s leading community-based organisation for prostate cancer research, awareness, and support. Our vision is a future where no man dies of prostate cancer, and Australian men and their families get the support they need.

Our focus is to:

  1. Be Australia’s leading charity fund for Australian-based prostate cancer research.
  2. Protect the health of existing and future generations of men in Australia.
  3. Improve quality of life for Australian men with prostate cancer and their families.

ROLE PURPOSE

The General Manager of Strategic Partnerships is responsible for identifying new funding streams to help PCFA achieve its vision. Key accountabilities include grant submissions to philanthropic Trusts and Foundations, stewardship of Major Corporate and Community Partnerships and direction of Major Third-Party Events, such as Biggest Ever Blokes’ Lunches. The role exists to engage third parties and business industry associates in the organisation’s work, attracting investment in the organisation’s mission.

The role helps to make the connection between sponsorships and grant activities and PCFA services and programs, coordinating an integrated approach to mission delivery. The role works directly with the Head of Fundraising to nurture support for PCFA services and programs and improve outcomes for all those affected by prostate cancer, generating community awareness and impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Working closely with Trusts and Foundations and Major Corporate and Community Partners to drive engagement and participation in the organisation’s mission, with oversight of existing third-party funding streams.
  2. Coordination of Major Partner involvement in events such as The Long Run and Men’s Health Week, through sponsorship and participation of workplace teams.
  3. Engagement of the business sector, community clubs, and PCFA’s own Support Network to achieve set targets for fundraising and awareness activities.
  4. Collaboration with state-based staff to promote local business and community partnerships.
  5. Direction of a best-practice approach to income diversification, working across the organisation to support strategic growth.
  6. Management and oversight of funding submissions to philanthropic Trusts and Foundations and other prospective funding bodies, including financial acquittals and reporting.
  7. Coordination of key operational deliverables associated with third-party funding activities, such as contract management, reporting, recognition and acknowledgement.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, matched by career experience.

Experience:

  • Ten or more years of experience in similar roles, preferably in the non-profit sector.
  • Demonstrated understanding of partnerships, grants, and community-based campaigns.
  • Good experience in community relations and stakeholder management.
  • A strong track record in partnerships and cost management.

Skills:

  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Highly developed oral presentation skills and facilitation abilities.
  • Demonstrated understanding of business development principles.
  • Strong negotiation abilities matched by demonstrated business acumen.
  • Proven ability to coordinate third-party activities, events, media, and promotions.
  • Advanced verbal acuity and the ability to draft and finesse high-quality funding proposals.
  • Well-developed general management capabilities, including financial and risk management.
  • Practical knowledge of emerging revenue generation strategies for non-profit organisations.

PERFORMANCE GOALS

  • Maintain and grow existing income from PCFA third-party funders.
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan for new third-party income generation.
  • Direct and oversee third-party engagement nationally, through sponsorships and workplace participation in fundraising and awareness campaigns.
  • Work with the Community Engagement team to identify new local partnership and awareness opportunities, ensuring a coordinated approach.
  • Generate new income for emerging PCFA services and programs in consultation with the Head of Fundraising and the Executive Leadership Team.
  • Work closely with third-party funders to enhance the value proposition offered by PCFA, creating value for PCFA supporters.
  • Enable continuous improvement through a strong focus on mission and the prioritisation of industry engagement.

What We Offer:

  • Supportive working environment.
  • Competitive remuneration.
  • Work/life balance.
  • Tax benefit for working in NFP.

How to Apply:

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You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for this role.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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