Community Investment & Partnerships Manager
Six Degrees Executive is pleased to partner with Aussie Helpers in recruiting their Community Investment & Partnerships Manager. Aussie Helpers supports farming families and rural communities across Australia with hands-on relief during droughts, floods, bushfires, and times of personal hardship.
Role overview: Reporting directly to the CEO and working with the Board, this role shapes and delivers Aussie Helpers' community investment and fundraising strategy. You'll lead a portfolio spanning major donor relations, grants, sponsorships, fundraising campaigns, and high-impact events to drive sustainable revenue and strengthen supporter relationships. You'll help embed a culture of philanthropy across the organisation.
Flexible working options are available, including remote arrangements, with travel for events and stakeholder engagement as required.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a long-term fundraising and partnership strategy aligned with Aussie Helpers' mission and growth plans.
Build and nurture relationships with major donors, corporates, philanthropic bodies, government, and community partners.
Design and deliver integrated fundraising campaigns and donor programs (major gifts, bequests, workplace giving, regular giving).
Lead the grants process from research and application through to reporting and acquittals.
Oversee donor engagement journeys, stewardship programs, and volunteer campaigns.
Plan and deliver donor events, fundraisers, and community activations, ensuring strong visibility and impact.
Represent Aussie Helpers at external events, forums, and stakeholder meetings.
Report to the CEO and Board on revenue performance, pipeline development, and key risks.
About You
You're a proven fundraising or partnerships professional with the ability to design and deliver strategies that generate sustainable income. You'll be equally comfortable building high-value relationships with corporates and donors as you are rolling up your sleeves to deliver community campaigns.
Key capabilities include:
Strong track record in fundraising, partnerships, or business development.
Experience managing high-value donors, grants, or sponsorship programs.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to connect people to purpose.
Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen and a data-driven approach.
Collaborative, values-driven, and motivated by making a tangible social impact.
This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly changes lives in rural Australia. You'll be part of a passionate and supportive team, with the autonomy to shape a high-impact portfolio and the platform to influence Aussie Helpers' future growth.
Be sure to contact
Alexandria Craig
on for more information.
Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do. Should you require adjustments in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide accommodations.
Contact
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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