When childhood cancer turns a family's world upside down, Redkite is there to help.
As Australia's only national charity dedicated to supporting the psychosocial needs of children with cancer and their families, Redkite provides emotional, practical and financial support when it is needed most.
Support from donors and partners helps fund counselling, social work support, financial assistance, music therapy, education programs and essential resources for families facing one of life's toughest challenges, ensuring they never have to navigate childhood cancer alone.
Help grow partnerships that change lives
This is an opportunity to join one of Australia's most respected charities and play a key role in growing sustainable income that supports children and families impacted by childhood cancer .
You'll inherit a well-established portfolio of corporate partners and sponsors , with the opportunity to strengthen existing relationships , increase partnership value and develop new opportunities from an active prospect pipeline.
You'll work closely with Redkite's senior leadership team, CEO and influential corporate leaders to develop engagement strategies , prepare high-value partnership asks and secure transformational support .
While new business development is part of the role, success will come from nurturing, stewarding and growing existing partnerships through exceptional relationship management.
How you'll make a difference
- Manage and grow a portfolio
of corporate partners and sponsors through tailored stewardship
- Identify and secure new corporate partnerships
through prospecting and relationship building
- Develop compelling partnership proposals and presentations that inspire organisations to support Redkite's work
- Prepare strategic fundraising asks and stakeholder engagement plans
that maximise opportunities with existing and prospective partners
- Lead sponsorship acquisition, retention and renewal activities
for key corporate fundraising events
- Work alongside a highly connected volunteer Partnerships Committee to generate introductions, develop pipelines and unlock new fundraising opportunities
You’re a fundraising professional who enjoys the nurturing side of partnerships not just securing them, are naturally curious , emotionally intelligent and know how to build trust with partners over time.
You can confidently ask for support while creating long-term relationships that deliver value for both partners and Redkite .
To be successful, you will bring:
- A proven ability to develop and grow corporate partnerships & stakeholder relationships in the not for profit sector
- Confidence securing high-value partnership opportunities
- Experience developing and delivering high-value in person asks and proposals
- Strong presentation, communication and proposal writing skills
- Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and business leaders
- A collaborative, positive and professional approach to working with internal and external stakeholders
- A current Australian driver's licence
Why you'll love working with Redkite
Join a nationally recognised organisation making a difference to children and families facing childhood cancer
- Be part of a passionate, supportive and high-performing fundraising team
- Build meaningful relationships with corporate leaders and influential supporters
- Exposure to senior leaders, CEOs and some of Australia's most recognised corporate brands
- Play a key role in growing one of Redkite's most important fundraising programs
- Work in a purpose-driven organisation where you can see the direct impact of your efforts
- Hybrid working environment with a supportive, collaborative national team
- Not For Profit Salary Packaging available (up to $15,900)
Apply now
If you're an experienced partnerships fundraising professional who enjoys building meaningful relationships and wants to help children and families facing childhood cancer, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter on why you’re a great fit for the role.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Joseph Murray at Joseph.Murray@Beaumontpeople.com.au .
Beaumont People has been retained to recruit this position on behalf of Redkite – please direct all questions and applications to Beaumont People.
At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and people of all ages.
