ORGANISATION OVERVIEW
Drug ARM is a specialist, not-for-profit, non-government organisation that works to reaching and improving the lives of people, families, and communities affected by alcohol and other drug use. Its programs and services are partly funded by the government, alongside support from individual and institutional philanthropists as well as local companies. Drug ARM is also a beneficiary of its parent company, the Drug Awareness & Relief Foundation (Australia), a public benevolent institution that generates funds for Drug ARM's programs and services. This role will help expand philanthropic support for Drug ARM, fostering new and existing major donor relationships for long-term support. The role includes will also work on developing a Gifts in Will program to engage Drug ARM's long term supporter base.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Public Relations and working cross-functionally with the Drug ARM team, the Philanthropy Manager will generate income to help the organisation achieve its mission by identifying, cultivating, and stewarding major gift and bequest donors.
An experienced relationship fundraiser, the Philanthropy Manager will be an ambassador for Drug ARM's work and will focus on increasing high-value giving and gifts in wills, effectively communicating our mission through various channels. Your creativity and proactive approach will support the development of Drug ARM's philanthropic strategy.
The Philanthropy Manager will:
* In collaboration with the Senior Manager – Public Relations, develop and implement fundraising strategies for Major Gifts and Gifts in Wills.
* Assist in preparing annual plans and budgets. Achieve organisational targets for funds raised from major donors, corporates, and trusts & foundations.
* Keep track of industry trends, including participation in and review of sector research (e.g, benchmarking and industry trends).
* Conduct prospect research and analysis to identify potential major donors and funding sources and support the Senior Manager – Public Relations in building and maintaining relationships with donors as needed.
* Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with major gift and bequest donors and prospects.
* Ensure the implementation and ongoing management of processes and practices that maintain high-quality data for all programs, including pipeline management using our CRM.
* Support the management of existing partnerships through excellent donor relations.
* Plan, monitor, and report on budget income and expenditure effectively, ensuring compliance with the organisation's strategic plan.
This role is advertised for 60.8 hours per fortnight at Level 6.1 of the SCHADS Award
For enquiries, please contact Alexandra Tonino at **********@drugarm.com.au using the subject line: Drug ARM Philanthropy Manager enquiry, or via phone on 0404 332 ***.