development manager - The Red Room Company

development
manager
fundraising & sponsorship
• Australia’s pre-eminent poetry organisation
•Works with students in disadvantaged schools, communities and correctional centres
•Flexible working hours depending on experience
The Organisation
The Red Room Company (RRC) creates, promotes and publishes new poetry in unusual ways. Since 2003
they have provided creative opportunities for more than 700 poets and 10,000 students in disadvantaged
schools, communities and correctional centres across Australia. Increasing the reach of these programs and
ensuring financial sustainability will be the focus over the coming years.
The Role
Reporting to the Executive Director and Board, this position will be responsible for engaging and nurturing new
and existing supporters nationally, harnessing financial support across individuals, philanthropists, corporates
and trusts and foundations.
•Prepare and implement a fundraising development strategy
•Proactively research, identify and develop new sources of philanthropic and corporate income
•Build and develop relationships with new and existing donors
•Monitor and report on financial targets
Skills Required
You’re currently fundraising in an arts or other not-for-profit environment with a deep understanding and
appreciation of best practice philanthropy and/or sponsorship. You also have:
•Highly developed financial and data management skills
•An ability to manage diverse and complex stakeholder relationships
•A collaborative, inclusive working style
•Passion for language, and its ability to educate, empower and inspire
Help RRC to remain financially sustainable to ensure they can continue to
deliver innovative community programs. To apply please send your cover letter
and resume to cv@ngorecruitment.com quoting 32446. To discuss the position
please call Richard Green or Joanne Elliott on 02 8243 0570.
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