Strategic Grants & Partnerships Lead

IDS India; Australia; Remote; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Hybrid working

Wellbeing programs

Salary packaging

Annual leave

Job summary

The Kids Research Institute Australia is seeking a Partnerships & Grants Coordinator to strengthen and grow philanthropic funding, manage grant administration and reporting, and develop funding partnerships. Working with researchers and stakeholders, you will coordinate funding applications, maintain pipelines, and deliver exceptional supporter stewardship to advance life-changing research for children and families.

The role is based in Nedlands, full-time, with flexible and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
• Experience in administrative, coordination or donor-focused roles within not-for-profit environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
• Experience in fundraising, philanthropy, grants administration, or related sectors is valued.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate philanthropic funding applications, submissions and reporting deadlines.
• Support grant administration, stewardship activities and donor communications.
• Conduct prospect research and identify new funding opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting and dashboards in Salesforce.
• Build strong relationships with researchers, funders and internal stakeholders.
• Support donor meetings, events and engagement activities.

Skills

Coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Fundraising

Grant administration

Donor communications

Education

Marketing, Communications or Business degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

The Kids Research Institute Australia is seeking a Partnerships & Grants Coordinator to strengthen and grow philanthropic funding, manage grant administration and reporting, and develop funding partnerships. Working with researchers and stakeholders, you will coordinate funding applications, maintain pipelines, and deliver exceptional supporter stewardship to advance life-changing research for children and families.

The role is based in Nedlands, full-time, with flexible and hybrid work options.