Fundraising & Partnerships Lead

Encircle Ltd.; Kallangur; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Encircle Ltd. is seeking a Fundraising & Partnerships Lead in Kallangur to build and grow our fundraising function across Moreton Bay and North Brisbane.

Lead strategies to secure grants, sponsorships and philanthropic funding while developing strategic partnerships with donors, trusts and corporate partners. You will report to the Communications and Engagement Business Partner and drive revenue growth, donor stewardship and impact reporting to support essential community services for

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, philanthropy, partnerships or revenue generation.
• Proven track record securing grants, sponsorships, donations or partnership funding.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Exceptional written communication skills with experience preparing grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop fundraising and partnership strategies to diversify revenue.
• Secure grants, sponsorships and philanthropic funding.
• Build relationships with donors, foundations, trusts and corporate partners.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities and revenue streams.
• Prepare grant applications, tenders and funding submissions.
• Coordinate fundraising campaigns and community initiatives.
• Monitor and report fundraising performance and outcomes.

Skills

Fundraising

Partnership development

Grant writing

Donor engagement

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Written communication

Education

Degree qualification in Fundraising & Philanthropy

Degree qualification in Business & Commerce

Degree qualification in Marketing & Communications

Degree qualification in Public Relations

Degree qualification in Community Development

Degree qualification in Non-Profit Management

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Kallangur, Moreton Bay Region
Full-Time | 12-Month Contract
SCHADS Level 5.1 | $53.43 per hour + Salary Packaging

Build partnerships. Secure funding. Create lasting community impact.

Are you a strategic relationship builder with a passion for creating meaningful social impact?

Encircle Community Services is seeking an experienced Fundraising & Partnerships Lead to establish and grow our fundraising and partnership function. This is an exciting opportunity to secure sustainable funding, develop strategic partnerships and help strengthen the future of services that support individuals, families and communities across Moreton Bay and North Brisbane.

About the Role

Reporting to the Communications and Engagement Business Partner, you will lead the development and implementation of fundraising, philanthropy and partnership strategies that diversify revenue streams and support the delivery of vital community services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing fundraising and partnership strategies
• Securing grants, sponsorships and philanthropic funding
• Building relationships with donors, foundations, trusts and corporate partners
• Identifying and pursuing new revenue opportunities
• Preparing compelling grant applications, tenders and funding submissions
• Coordinating fundraising campaigns and community initiatives
• Strengthening stakeholder engagement and strategic partnerships
• Monitoring and reporting on fundraising performance and outcomes

About You

You are a strategic thinker, skilled relationship manager and confident communicator with a proven ability to generate revenue and secure funding.

To be successful, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, philanthropy, partnerships, business development or revenue generation
• A proven track record securing grants, sponsorships, donations or partnership funding
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills
• Exceptional written communication skills with experience preparing successful grant applications and funding submissions
• The ability to identify and develop new funding opportunities and sustainable revenue streams
• A commitment to community impact and social purpose outcomes

Essential Requirments:

• Degree qualification in either Fundraising & Philanthropy, Business & Commerce, Marketing & Communications, Public Relations, Community Development, Non-Profit Management or a related discipline
• Current Queensland Driver Licence
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or ability to obtain prior to commencement

Desirable:

• Membership of Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA)
• Experience within the community services, health, not-for-profit or social services sector
• Experience with donor management or CRM systems
• Postgraduate qualifications in Business, Management, Fundraising or Philanthropy

Ready to make an impact?

Encircle is committed to being a child safe organisation. We believe every child and young person has the right to feel safe, respected, included and heard. We work proactively to prevent harm, promote wellbeing, and create environments where children and young people can participate with confidence. At Encircle, we believe the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is everyone's responsibility.