Development Manager At an exciting time of growth, First Fortnight seeks a dynamic and creative Development Manager.
At an exciting time of growth, First Fortnight seeks a Development Manager.
This new role in the organisation is a dynamic and creative role which is crucial to First Fortnight's continued growth.
The successful candidate will play a central role in the grant management, corporate sponsorship, and fundraising activities for First Fortnight.
This is a full time role which reports directly to the organisation's CEO.
The person should thrive on building new partnerships, networking, and be an excellent relationship manager.
First Fortnight operates across multiple sectors including mental health and the arts.
The successful candidate will be excited to engage with a variety of funders across multiple sectors.
The Development Manager will be responsible for the organisation's fundraising efforts which enable First Fortnight to achieve its goals.
GENERALWork closely with First Fortnight CEO to identify suitable funding and revenue avenues for the organisation.
Collaborate with the CEO on a potential membership scheme.
Agree KPIs with the CEO and provide routine updates on progress.
FUNDRAISINGLead on the organisation's fundraising efforts including a fundraising strategy.
Collaborate with First Fortnight festival team to maximise opportunity for donations during the festival period.
Collaborate with management on delivering fundraising events.
Serve as point of contact for individual donors.
Manage group communications with individual donors.
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPSNetwork effectively to seek suitable corporate partners for the organisation.
Develop suitable proposals for potential corporate partners.
Effectively manage relationships of all resulting partners.
GRANT MANAGEMENTCollaborate with Senior Management Team to oversee grants across the organisation from Government and philanthropic sources.
Collaborate in the development of creating and writing grant proposals and narratives.
Lead on research of current and potential grant funders for the organisation.
Collaborate with the relevant team members to prepare and deliver required reports to each funding bodies on grant delivery.
This role description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and successful candidates may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
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