Grants and Foundations Relationship Manager

Number of Positions Available:

1

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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

**ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

About the Role:

Exciting opportunity for a dedicated Grants and Foundations Relationship Manager to join our Transformational Gifts team in this permanent full time role based out of Redfern, SYD with hybrid working arrangements.

Supporting both Corporate and Philanthropic Trusts and Foundations this role will manage a portfolio of donors and prospects in addition to identifying opportunities and developing funding applications / grant submissions in accordance with The Salvation Army’s strategic plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support with the grant response process including working with internal and external stakeholders to gain required information and inputs, preparing grant documents, coordinating the response, ensuring grants are submitted/presented within the required timeframe
• Maintain an accurate database compiling the lifecycle of all applications
• Ensure all successful funding applications are acknowledged and receipted, while maintaining up to date knowledge of The Salvation Army’s funding priorities
• Conduct regular review and analysis of Trusts, Foundations and Ancillary Funds portfolio, providing valuable reporting to inform future revenue potential

About you:

• Formal qualifications and/or extensive relevant experience in fundraising, marketing, sales or public relations
• Experience in corporate or community services, preferably in development
• Demonstrated experience in writing successful funding applications, grants and submissions
• Facilitation and coordination of personnel to formulate quality, timely responses and submissions
• Experience in negotiating and networking skills with HNWI (high net worth individuals) and senior executives
• Sound knowledge of fundraising standards, principles, policies and procedures

Why work for us:

• Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements including WFH
• Opportunity for training and career development
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health and fitness programs
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity

How to Apply:

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration