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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailPhilanthropy Australia is excited to be offering an Engagement Lead role within our Brisbane Membership and Engagement team a unique opportunity to join the national peak body for philanthropy at a time of growth and momentum. This Brisbanebased role is a parttime role for 34 days per week and this addition to the national team reflects the positive trajectory of our organization.
With a vision for a generous and inclusive Australia we inspire more and better philanthropy while providing a supportive and valuesdriven workplace. As the peak body for philanthropy we offer a unique opportunity to gain deep insights into the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors build meaningful connections and contribute to creating positive social change. If you are passionate about building relationships and making an impact this role offers an incredible chance to grow your career while making a difference.
About Philanthropy Australia
Philanthropy Australia is the national peak body for philanthropy. We are an independent notforprofit organisation with more than 800 trusts foundations families individual donors professional advisers companies intermediaries and notforprofit organisations as our members and partners. We provide advocacy networking services and resources to the philanthropic and notforprofit sector as well as information and research for the Australian community. We are a growing movement of people and organisations who believe in the importance of giving. Our members are proud to leverage their wealth and influence to create positive social change and community benefit. Our vision is for a generous and inclusive Australia. Our purpose is to inspire more and better philanthropy.
Working at Philanthropy Australia
The Philanthropy Australia team is passionate supportive and inspiring. We are driven by our purpose and live by our values of Respect Trust Humility Impact Celebration and Sharing.
Working at Philanthropy Australia means you have access to benefits including:
Additional week (prorata) of leave for selfreflection and development Reflection Leave after 12 months of service
Flexible and hybrid ways of working
Employee Assistance Program
Generous paid parental and partner leave after 12 months of service
A generous L&D budget with learning opportunities particularly around philanthropy the notforprofit sector and specific causes.
Work within our vision for a generous and inclusive Australia
Philanthropy Australia welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences including First Nations people people with disabilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities LGBTQIA people and people of all ages. We strive to create a diverse safe and inclusive workforce for all team members. We believe in building an inclusive workforce that recognises human difference as a strength and supports our vision for a generous and inclusive Australia. We are continuing our reconciliation journey through our RAP with the support of our First Nations Governance Committee taking the next steps to further embed reconciliation initiatives into Philanthropy Australias business strategy.
About the Role
This is a parttime role for 34 days per week which may have opportunity to increase FTE in the future. The primary purpose of this role is to build relationships and engage with the philanthropic sector to help drive Philanthropy Australias effort to engage a larger and more diverse membership inspire a new generation of giving and foster better approaches to giving as outlined in Philanthropy Australias Strategic Plan. The role participates as a key member of the National Engagement team reporting into the Director of Engagement for QLD and NT.
Key Responsibilities:
Member Engagement
Deliver and administer a quality endtoend experience for PAs members meeting with members responding to their needs and adding value through a sound knowledge of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.
Lead the engagement and relationship management of our members and potential members.
Meet with prospects to articulate the value proposition of PA membership.
Respond to inbound enquiries from current and prospective members and partners including setting up phone calls or meetings and responding to emails.
Support member events including planning logistics and delivery in assigned states.
Membership Development
Support business development to grow the membership base in assigned states including developing strategies for prospecting growing and renewing membership.
Contribute to the development of ideas for local networking opportunities and events in assigned states.
Program Support
Lead on discrete projects as appropriate and assigned by the Director Engagement of assigned states.
Deputise for the Director of Engagement of assigned states as required.
Selection Criteria
Tertiary Qualifications in Business Economics Social Impact or relevant field
Strong knowledge of philanthropy and the notforprofit sector.
Experience in a foundation or fundraising role working directly with philanthropists.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills including ability to inspire others positive interaction and effective problem solving.
Demonstrated excellent stakeholder management including staff key partners and other stakeholders.
Ability to be proactive in developing and fostering relationships.
Ability to prioritize an everchanging workload and juggle competing demands
Strong project management skills including planning delivering on timelines managing stakeholders and being outcome driven.
Highly developed written and oral communication negotiation and presentation skills
Strong IT experience using digital platforms to report and use data and information strategically
Proficient user of Salesforce or other CRM (desired)
How to Apply
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time