Head of Impact

ExecThread; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ExecThread seeks a Head of Impact to lead a multifaceted team responsible for fundraising, philanthropy, partnerships, marketing, communications, volunteering, advocacy and government funding. The role focuses on shaping the long-term impact and fundraising strategy to create sustainable funding streams and growth, while building external relationships with boards and partners.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will drive data-driven decision making, lead teams, and help the organization scale

Qualifications

• Proven track record of senior leadership in relevant areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising and impact strategy to drive growth and sustainable funding streams.
• Build and scale revenue streams and donor journeys.
• Represent the organization externally with key stakeholders and Boards.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Philanthropy

Partnerships development

Marketing leadership

Communications strategy

Volunteer management

Advocacy

Government funding

Job description

The Company is seeking a Head of Impact to lead a multifaceted team responsible for fundraising, philanthropy, partnerships, marketing, communications, volunteering, advocacy, and government funding. This senior leadership role is pivotal in developing and delivering the organization's long-term impact and fundraising strategy, with a focus on driving growth and creating sustainable funding streams. The successful candidate will be an accomplished leader with a background in fundraising, philanthropy, partnerships, marketing, or broader impact leadership, and will be expected to build and scale new revenue streams, strengthen donor journeys, and represent the organization externally with key stakeholders. The role demands a leader with strong commercial acumen, a data-driven approach, and exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.Applicants for the Head of Impact position at the company should have a proven track record of senior leadership in relevant areas and a genuine connection to the mission of supporting vulnerable young people. The role requires the ability to lead and develop teams, engage with Boards and executive leaders, and inspire high performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in driving brand awareness, and marketing and communications initiatives, and will be adept at utilizing data to drive decision-making and performance outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led organization with a strong commitment to creating lasting outcomes for young people and to play a central role in shaping and executing the strategy that enables the company to support more young people and create greater long-term impact.

Well-regarded organization providing support services to young people experiencing homelessness

Functions:

• Non-Profit Management
• Strategy