NATIONAL SCHOOLS FUNDRAISING & ENGAGEMENT MANAGER I CATHOLIC MISSION Social Impact Careers Pty Ltd – Sydney CBD NSW

Develop and grow strategic partnerships that generate sustainable revenue and engagement

Lead the national strategy for fundraising, partnerships and stakeholder engagement

Manage existing relationships, identify current opportunities and lead a multi-state team

Develop and grow strategic partnerships that generate sustainable revenue and engagement

Lead the national strategy for fundraising, partnerships and stakeholder engagement

Manage existing relationships, identify new opportunities and lead a multi-state team

Your Impact You will lead Catholic Mission's national schools fundraising and engagement strategy, with a strong focus on growing revenue, developing strategic relationships and creating new opportunities.

A significant part of the portfolio is Socktober, Catholic Mission's flagship national fundraising campaign for World Mission Month. You will grow its reach and revenue, strengthen existing partnerships and identify new opportunities to expand its impact.

This is a role for someone who can think strategically about fundraising, partnerships and growth - and then make things happen.

The Role This is a national leadership role focused on fundraising, partnership development, stakeholder engagement and growth.

You will manage and develop existing relationships across the schools program while identifying and securing new opportunities nationally. You will also lead the delivery and growth of Socktober and a geographically dispersed engagement team.

While the role works closely with schools and has a strong Catholic mission and education context, its primary focus is growing fundraising partnerships and income.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing and executing a national fundraising and partnership strategy

Managing and strengthening strategic relationships





Identifying and securing new partnership and revenue opportunities

Building relationships across Catholic education, community, philanthropic and Diocesan networks

Delivering fundraising and revenue targets

Leading the end-to-end delivery and growth of Socktober

Leading and developing a national multi-state team

Identifying opportunities to increase participation, diversify income and create sustainable growth

Using data, stakeholder insight and market opportunities to inform strategy

The Organisation Catholic Mission is the Pope's international mission agency in Australia, partnering with communities globally to support healthcare, education and sustainable development.

Through initiatives such as Socktober, Catholic Mission creates opportunities for Australian organisations and communities to connect with and support its global mission.

What You Bring

Proven experience developing strategic partnerships, fundraising programs or revenue-generating relationships

A track record of identifying opportunities and converting them into sustainable partnerships or revenue

Strong commercial and strategic thinking, with a focus on measurable outcomes

Experience leading fundraising, engagement, business development or partnership strategies

Experience leading or influencing geographically dispersed teams

Exceptional relationship-building, negotiation and stakeholder management skills

Strong project management capability and the ability to move from strategy to execution

Experience working with schools, education, youth or community sectors will be highly regarded

An ability to work within Catholic values and global mission is essential

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📌 NATIONAL SCHOOLS FUNDRAISING (Sydney)
🏢 Social Impact Careers
📍 Sydney