Fundraising Manager
The Fundraising Manager is a new position for NERAM that will play an essential role in working with the Director, Board and Foundation in building a long-term philanthropic revenue stream predominantly through major gifts, bequests and annual giving.
The role is responsible for delivering the philanthropic vision set by Director and Board that will support and enable the organisation’s vision for the next decade. The role will oversee the implementation of a strategic approach to fundraising including major gifts, annual giving, corporate donations, private foundation support and in kind resources. The role will be critical in driving, building and supporting a culture of philanthropy at NERAM and within the broader donor community.
The role is directly responsible for the development and implementation of the annual giving plan including cultivating and maintaining relationships with new and existing donors and supporters, developing the Major Gifts Program, researching and writing proposals, and providing evaluation reports as required.
The Fundraising Manager is responsible for supporting major fundraising events including the NERAM Gala and Foundation Dinners. As a member of the management team, the Fundraising Manager participates in strategic planning and budgeting, in addition to problem solving. They work within the guidelines, policies and mission of NERAM and will be ethical, accountable and responsible.
The successful candidate is a positive and outgoing individual who enjoys working collaboratively and is a natural leader, self-motivated to move plans into action. The individual is an outstanding communicator (written and verbal) and has demonstrable experience in building authentic, effective, strategic long-term relationships that deliver impactful outcomes. The individual has the ability to see big picture vision and yet project manage multiple programs with great attention to detail, whilst effectively collaborating with numerous stakeholders.
The Fundraising Manager will work closely with the Director, NERAM Board, Foundation Committee and other team members to secure support for the Museum and Foundation’s initiatives. The Fundraising Manager will support board members to be active in their fundraising and ambassadorial role.
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