Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager
Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager
Posted
25-Jun-2025
Location
Lismore & Far North Coast
Sector
Charities
Salary
Work Type
Permanent
Reference
3930603
The Buttery is seeking a skilled and strategic Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager to lead its philanthropic growth.
About the Organisation
The Buttery is a not-for-profit, independent charity based in Northern NSW, providing life-changing programs for people experiencing addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges. With over 50 years of service, The Buttery empowers people to rebuild their lives through evidence-based programs delivered in a compassionate, trauma-informed way.
About the Role
This is a part-time (3-day-per-week) role with an emerging opportunity to drive sustainable growth in philanthropic income for The Buttery. Reporting to the CEO, the Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager will develop and lead a fundraising strategy focused on major gifts, bequests, and grants. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders to cultivate relationships with donors, philanthropic foundations and corporate partners, while guiding the organisation’s donor engagement and communications.
This mobile role offers flexibility to work from home, the office, and within the community.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and implement a two-year fundraising and partnerships strategy aligned to organisational goals
· Cultivate relationships with high-value donors, foundations, corporate partners and stakeholders
· Research and secure funding opportunities through major gifts, bequests and grant applications
· Support the Communications Officer to ensure strategic and consistent donor communications
· Manage philanthropy budgets, CRM systems and donor databases
· Report on fundraising performance and contribute to strategic discussions with the CEO and Board
What You’ll Bring
· Minimum 3 years’ experience in fundraising, partnerships or business development roles
· Proven success in securing major gifts, grants or philanthropic partnerships
· Strong relationship-building, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
· Familiarity with Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) standards and ethical fundraising practice
· Experience managing budgets, CRM systems and data reporting
· Relevant qualifications in business, marketing, communications or similar
· Current driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and Police Check
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and your relevant experience. Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on an immediate basis. Please direct all general enquiries to Matthew at Beaumont People at matthew.witheriff@beaumontpeople.com.au or Call (07) 5615 0038
Beaumont Not for Profit has been contracted to recruit for this role. Beaumont NFP is a non-profit service specialising in delivering unparalleled permanent and temporary recruitment and consultancy solutions to the Not-for-profit sector on a not-for-profit basis. At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
About the Organisation
The Buttery is a not-for-profit, independent charity based in Northern NSW, providing life-changing programs for people experiencing addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges. With over 50 years of service, The Buttery empowers people to rebuild their lives through evidence-based programs delivered in a compassionate, trauma-informed way.
About the Role
This is a part-time (3-day-per-week) role with an emerging opportunity to drive sustainable growth in philanthropic income for The Buttery. Reporting to the CEO, the Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager will develop and lead a fundraising strategy focused on major gifts, bequests, and grants. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders to cultivate relationships with donors, philanthropic foundations and corporate partners, while guiding the organisation’s donor engagement and communications.
This mobile role offers flexibility to work from home, the office, and within the community.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop and implement a two-year fundraising and partnerships strategy aligned to organisational goals
· Cultivate relationships with high-value donors, foundations, corporate partners and stakeholders
· Research and secure funding opportunities through major gifts, bequests and grant applications
· Support the Communications Officer to ensure strategic and consistent donor communications
· Manage philanthropy budgets, CRM systems and donor databases
· Report on fundraising performance and contribute to strategic discussions with the CEO and Board
What You’ll Bring
· Minimum 3 years’ experience in fundraising, partnerships or business development roles
· Proven success in securing major gifts, grants or philanthropic partnerships
· Strong relationship-building, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
· Familiarity with Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA) standards and ethical fundraising practice
· Experience managing budgets, CRM systems and data reporting
· Relevant qualifications in business, marketing, communications or similar
· Current driver’s licence, Working with Children Check and Police Check
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and your relevant experience. Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on an immediate basis. Please direct all general enquiries to Matthew at Beaumont People at matthew.witheriff@beaumontpeople.com.au or Call (07) 5615 0038
Beaumont Not for Profit has been contracted to recruit for this role. Beaumont NFP is a non-profit service specialising in delivering unparalleled permanent and temporary recruitment and consultancy solutions to the Not-for-profit sector on a not-for-profit basis. At Beaumont People, we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
