Fundraising Specialist - Trusts and Foundations
Bolton Clarke is seeking an experienced Fundraising Specialist – Trusts and Foundation to lead and grow our national Trusts and Foundations program, with a strong focus on Victoria. This is a relationship-driven role where you'll engage face-to-face with philanthropic stakeholders, identify new funding opportunities, and craft compelling proposals that support our frontline care and research initiatives.
This is a permanent position based at our Forest Hill office, with the option to work Full-time, 9-days per fortnight or 4-days per week. We also offer the flexibility to work from any of our Melbourne offices (Forest Hill, Bundoora, Dandenong South or Ravenhall).
Key Activities:
* Identify and respond to Trust and Foundation opportunities to increase fundraising income.
* Build and manage key relationships with Trustees, Grant Managers, and Private Ancillary Funds through face-to-face meetings to secure new income.
* Provide regular reports to the Head of Fundraising, including performance against KPIs, financial data, and other management information.
* Collaborate with key internal stakeholders and multi dispensary team, including Marketing, Brand, and Communications, to identify projects and programs requiring funding.
* Develop high-quality funding proposals aligned with strategic objectives and attractive to funders
* Stay up to date on the priorities of trusts, foundations, and philanthropic donors, closely following relevant fundraising trends.
* Represent Bolton Clarke externally to build awareness and secure sustainable financial support.
We would love to hear from you if you have
* Successful track record in researching, developing, and writing trust funding submissions and proposals.
* Minimum 4-5 years' experience in fundraising, achieving Trust and Foundation budgeted income.
* Strong ability to connect with supporters and secure substantial multi-year funding through face-to-face meetings and presentations.
* Highly analytical and research-oriented, with a keen understanding of funding guidelines and requirements
* Proficient in project management, multitasking, and stakeholder relationship building.
* Professional, detail-oriented, and skilled in prioritizing conflicting deadlines and working under pressure.
* A donor-centric mindset and commitment to building long-lasting financially beneficial relationships.
Our Benefits
Our culture is both supportive and collaborative where you can make your role your own. In return for your hard work, you will receive a generous salary package plus:
* A work culture that values you and invests in your career
* Salary packaging options and tax benefits of up to $15,900 plus additional $2650 in entertainment per year available
* Hybrid work environment with 2 days in office and 3 days WFH
* Flexibility to work from any of our Melbourne offices
* Options for additional purchased leave
* Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
* Private health insurance discounts
* Flight Centre Travel Club holiday deals
* Annual car allowance
About us
Bolton Clarke is Australia's largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 88 residential aged care homes.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Bolton Clarke is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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