Corporate Partnerships Manager (Fundraising)


About the role

This is a newly created role that will manage and build on the exciting growth occurring in Aurora’s corporate partnership portfolio. The focus will be to implement the corporate fundraising program within Aurora’s five-year development plan, drive the acquisition of new corporate funders and sponsors, ensure existing partners are retained, and grow our corporate volunteering and brand activation work.

Reporting to the Head of Advancement, you will be responsible for corporate prospect identification and research, proposal development and pitching, relationship management, partner reporting, and meeting or exceeding revenue goals.

What does success look like in this role?

  • Growth of corporate partnership portfolio.
  • Meet or exceed revenue goal.

Working with Aurora

What will make me successful in this role?

  • To align with our vision that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to realise their full education and employment potential.
  • To uphold our core values of respect, collaboration, accountability, and impact.
  • To promote cultural, psychological, and child safety, and encourage an inclusive and supportive environment.
  • To be a leader who prioritizes purpose and people, and is dedicated to achieving excellence, promoting well-being, and fostering personal and professional growth.

Selection criteria

Experience

  • 3-5 years previous experience working in business development, partnerships, sponsorship or fundraising for a brand, agency, or charity in the Not-For-Profit sector.
  • Experience with CRM platforms and other fundraising-related software.
  • Experience using Microsoft suite of programs

Skills

  • Focus on impact and results.
  • Networking.
  • Community building.