Fundraising & Partnerships Manager

About the role

Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland, one of Australia's most trusted suicide prevention organisations, is seeking an experienced, relationship-focused Fundraising & Partnerships Manager for a six-month fixed-term full-time contract. Reporting to the Group Manager, you will lead fundraising, philanthropy and partnership activities that strengthen the financial sustainability and community impact of local services, building relationships with donors, foundations, corporate partners and community groups.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated fundraising and partnerships strategy.
• Manage a diversified portfolio covering philanthropy, major gifts, grants, sponsorships, community fundraising and corporate partnerships.
• Identify, cultivate and steward donors and strategic partners.
• Prepare funding proposals, grant applications, sponsorship packages and impact reports.
• Coordinate fundraising campaigns, appeals and community fundraising initiatives.
• Develop sustainable, multi-year funding opportunities.
• Monitor performance against income targets and provide regular reporting and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, ethical standards and organisational policies.

Required profile

• Significant experience in fundraising, philanthropy and partnership development.
• Proven track record securing major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, sponsorships or philanthropic funding.
• Experience developing fundraising strategies that deliver sustainable income growth.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent proposal writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Sound financial and commercial acumen, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Commitment to ethical fundraising and purpose-led organisations.

Required skills

• CRM or donor management systems
• Microsoft 365 applications

Desirable: experience in the not-for-profit, mental health or community services sector; knowledge of the Lifeline movement; established networks in Sydney's philanthropic, corporate or community fundraising sectors. Applications require a resume and a two-page cover letter, sent by email to the named contact; applications are reviewed as received and may close before the stated deadline.