Fundraising and Partnerships Lead
Fundraising and Partnerships Lead
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Job Description
Full Time SCHADS Level 4 Salary Packaging Inner East Melbourne ADO
About Refuge Victoria
Refuge Victoria is a leading not-for-profit specialist family violence organisation providing refuge and crisis accommodation to women and children escaping family violence. With a proud history of over 40 years we are Victorias largest provider of crisis accommodation operating three core and cluster refuges 15 refuge properties and holding nomination rights to 35 transitional houses.
We are committed to a strengths-based approach that centres the voices of women and children. Our services are inclusive and culturally safe and we are dedicated to continuous learning and improving outcomes for those who need us most.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate Partnerships and Fundraising Lead to help us diversify our income grow our reach deepen our relationships and drive sustainable support for people escaping family violence.
This is a purpose-driven role where your expertise in fundraising and partnerships will directly contribute to the lives of people escaping violence. Youll lead the charge on innovative fundraising strategies cultivate major donors and corporate partners and bring our mission to life through compelling storytelling and community engagement.
If you thrive on building authentic connections managing diverse income streams and using your creativity to grow donor engagement this opportunity is your chance to lead with purpose and create lasting change.
Reporting to the Director of People and Culture youll be responsible for:
Lead the strategy and implementation of major donations trust foundations philanthropy grants and corporate partnerships.
Maintain and build accurate donor records and performance metrics.
Identify research and secure new funding opportunities such as grants philanthropic funding diverse fundraising streams and donor-aligned programs
Work with service delivery to ensure budgets KPIs and stories are embedded in proposals.
Use email CRM segmentation marketing strategies social media and other digital tools to grow and convert donors and followers.
Develop donor-centric content for newsletters digital campaigns website and appeals and use storytelling techniques to share client-informed impact and organisational updates.
Coordinate and deliver events in line with strategic fundraising calendar. Represent Refuge Victoria at external meetings networking functions philanthropic events and grant briefings and contribute to partnership proposals donor briefings and cultivation plans.
About You
As a small and passionate team were looking for someone with a can-do attitude and enjoys being part of a collaborative team focused environment. This opportunity is for someone who thrives on building meaningful relationships loves turning ideas into action and is driven by a deep commitment to social impact and community change. If youre a strategic think who can build trust and rapport with donors philanthropist and stakeholders and develop compelling proposals and cases then this role is for you.
You will bring (key selection criteria):
Minimum 4 years experience in fundraising donor relations events philanthropy or a similar revenue-generating role. Certificate in Fundraising or Philanthropy is desirable.
Bachelors degree in marketing Social Impact Digital Media Philanthropy Business or another relevant field.
Proven track record in securing diverse income including grants philanthropy major gifts campaigns or corporate sponsorships ideally bringing a network of relationships in philanthropy and corporate relationships.
Demonstrated success in designing and delivering multi-channel fundraising campaigns that drive donor acquisition retention and revenue growth.
Strong digital and data skills including experience with fundraising CRMs email marketing platforms (e.g. Campaign Monitor) and digital tools such as Canva Monday Raisely or similar.
Exceptional project management and organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities deadlines and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication especially storytelling and donor engagement.
Experience in community fundraising social enterprise or sponsorships.
Familiarity with segmentation analysis and email campaign strategy.
Comfortable speaking to donors running events and building external relationships.
Whats on Offer
Salary at SCHADS Level 4 plus superannuation.
Up to $15900 salary packaging $2650 meals and entertainment
Accrued Days Off (ADO)
Modern Offices Inner east Melbourne suburbs
Friendly work environment with regular supervision and professional development
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Other Requirements
Current Employee Working with Children Check and Police Check
Compliance with Refuge Victorias Immunisation policy
Commitment to Refuge Victorias values child safety standards and inclusion policies.
Join Us
At Refuge Victoria we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds LGBTQIA communities people with a disability and those with lived experience of family violence.
To apply please submit:
A cover letter addressing the key selection criteria
Your resume outlining relevant experience
For further information please email Rachael (Director of People and Culture) at
Applications Close: 8th August 2025
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
