Love turning opportunities into outcomes?

If you love variety and have a talent for connecting ideas, people, and funding - you’ll love this role. We’re looking for a motivated and detail-driven Fundraising and Grants Coordinator to help the National Trust secure the vital funding that keeps our heritage alive. As Fundraising and Grants Coordinator at the National Trust, you’ll dive into everything from writing persuasive grant proposals to creating memorable donor experiences. You’ll join a small, passionate team with big ambitions, and you’ll see the difference your work makes in preserving Victoria’s heritage - one project at a time.

About us

The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) (NTAV) is an independent, non-profit organisation supported by a large community base. We are Victoria's premier heritage and conservation organisation and the major operator of historic places open to the public across Victoria.

About the role

Fundraising

Assist the Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager to plan, implement, and evaluate fundraising campaigns.

Maintain donor database/CRM, including data entry of donations and ensure accurate and timely donor communications and acknowledgments.

Assist the Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager in the coordination and the delivery of supporter engagement events and other in-person touch points.

Identify, engage, support and liaise with local community fundraising supporters in person, phone and/or by email.

Nurture existing supporter relationships, ensuring regular and high-standard communications to achieve long-term donor engagement.

Assist in the development and delivery of the donation platforms and Fundraising communications content including digital marketing.

Assist with general administrative tasks.

Grants

Identify, write and coordinate grant submissions aligned with our purpose.

Track milestone dates and prepare updates and acquittals in a timely manner.

Develop strong, positive, and professional relationships with funders.

Provide research to support and enhance applications.

Coordinate the fulfilment of funders’ benefits.

Maintain a current pipeline register to track upcoming and current submissions, with outcomes, recognition and benefits for funding.

Collaborate with key internal stakeholder to identify programs, projects and other needs for funding.

Support the broader business growth strategy through the development of a structure and framework for grants.

Research and identify potential grant and philanthropic funding prospects, escalating key relationships to senior management as needed.

About you

Your reliability, confidentiality, punctuality and a positive, can-do attitude will make you thrive in this position. Attention to detail skills is a must! You produce strong written communication that is well defined and concise and can effectively communicate objectives to team members and clients. Your drive and commitment allow you to maintain a solution-focused approach to relationship building and development of our fundraising and grants operations. You will be highly motivated, energetic, work well with others and a self-starter. Interpersonal communication skills will be pivotal in our decision for this role.

To be successful in this role:

Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously, with good attention to detail, often working to tight deadlines.

Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in a fundraising or similar position.

Grants experience is essential, including grant submissions and the acquittal process.

Demonstrated commitment to excellent donor stewardship.

Strong people skills and experience building relationships - you’re approachable, a good listener and empathetic.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent computer literacy and Office 365 skills and an aptitude to learn new systems and platforms.

Ability to learn quickly and work independently.

You have the highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour.

Passionate about Heritage and are eager to share that passion with others.

Sounds like you?

Applications will close once a suitable candidate is found. To submit your application (cover letter and CV) in PDF format, in strict confidence, using the Seek "quick apply" button . Any offer of employment at the National Trust of Australia (Vic) will be subject to a satisfactory Police Records Check, and Working with Children Check.

We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of that. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Thank you for considering helping the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). The National Trust is built on the power of the community.