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Fundraising Manager - Strategic PartnershipsFundraising Manager - Strategic Partnerships2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Make a positive change in children''s livesWork with a collaborative and passionate teamAdditional time off offered for staff wellbeing and birthdaysOptional hybrid working environmentAustralian Schools Plus (Schools Plus) helps children facing disadvantage succeed at school. Schools Plus empowers schools in disadvantaged communities with funding, coaching and resources to create lasting change, which helps their students thrive.Role Overview:The Fundraising Manager - Strategic Partnerships is a critical member of Schools Plus fundraising and donor relations team and responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of strategic partnerships within the corporate and philanthropy sector through bespoke relationship management and grant submission. It will also involve helping to build and represent Schools Plus in relationships with education, philanthropy and other stakeholders.Excellent communication, fundraising and stakeholder engagement skills will be required. Thinking strategically is critical and being comfortable working autonomously whilst maintaining strong and collaborative relationships with the Sydney and wider Schools Plus team is a must.Roles and Responsibilities:Achieve targets set out in Schools Plus strategy by maintaining existing donor relationships and developing new relationshipsResearch and identify potential new donor opportunitiesWrite grant applications, prepare and deliver presentations/proposals and work with our team to hold events seeking engagement and supportEnsure regular high-quality reporting and communications to donorsRegularly evaluate donor relationships and effectively maintain themResearch and apply for grants/funding to support the operational costs of Schools Plus, including developing budgetsMaintain and establish relationships with intermediaries to lift profile of Schools Plus amid philanthropic communitySustain relationships with education community stakeholdersIdentify potential marketing and communications/publicity/public speaking opportunitiesInput into the donor engagement and fundraising strategy, schools strategy and processes.Manage information and utilise Salesforce CRM relating to your area of work to ensure all data is of highest integrityAbout the successful applicantThe role will suit someone with the following:significant expertise and experience in developing donor relationships, particularly in relation to corporates, major donors, and philanthropystrong relationship building experienceto grow senior level relationships with supporters, schools and other key stakeholdersstrong written and verbal communication skills to support donor communications (including writing of proposals, grants and reports) and partnershipsdriven and has the ability to work autonomously with proven success and experience in leading, and working collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve a common goalstrong Microsoft and CRM skills, including budgeting in Excel, developing PowerPoints, and utilising a CRM system to track the donor journeypassion for the not-for-profit sector and education equity.To apply, please email a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above and a resume to abrewer@schoolsplus.org.au using the subject line: Fundraising Manager - Strategic Partnerships. Applications close on Sunday 18 May 2025 but we encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we are aiming to fill this position immediately and will review applications as they are received.Schools Plus is committed to equal opportunity whilst achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.The successful applicant will be required to undergo a Working With Children Check. 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