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Offer: Partnerships & Development Manager:Job description:Job detailsOrganisation Writing WA Closes 5 Apr 2021 Posted on 22 Mar 2021 Region Overseas Work type Full time employment, Contract Work classification Literature & Publishing, Management & Admin, Marketing & Media ShareABOUT WRITING WAWriting WA is working between the lines and behind the scenes to build a state of opportunity in Western Australia for writers, publishers and other practitioners in the writing sector - not just for the benefit of practitioners themselves, but for the immense social value that great writing brings to individuals and communities. Long-form or short, in a book or on-screen; we celebrate writing no matter how it's expressed. While the mediums in which we consume writing may be evolving what remains constant is the power of writing to unite, challenge, inspire, entertain and educate. We believe that writing should be an industry of opportunity and the promotion of sustainable professional practice for writers is embedded in all that we do. Writing WA is principally funded by the WA State Government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries in association with Lotterywest and through the generosity of the Literary Lions, our private donors. Writing WA also gratefully acexpertises the support of the State Library of WA. Writing WA Inc is a Deductible Gift Recipient and operates the Writing WA Public Fund in conformity with the earnings Tax Assessment Act 1997. THE POSITION The partnerships and development manager will work closely with the CEO and communications manager to plan, develop and implement partnership and revenue raising activities that support Writing WA's strategic and financial goals. Key Job responsibilities: » In consultation with the CEO and communications manager, develop strategies to innovate and expand revenue generation activities in order to meet financial targets. » Identify new partnership and sponsorship opportunities; prepare proposals and negotiate agreements; supervise the delivery of partnership and sponsorship agreements. » Develop a tailored stewardship program for each partner and sponsor that aims to ensure continuing active communication and engagement with the partner and sponsor. » Leverage opportunities to deepen relationships with existing supporters. » Fundraise from private donors and nurture these relationships to secure major gifts and bequests. » Engage with and provide regular feedback to sponsors; write acquittals and reports for government bodies, corporate partners and charitable trusts and foundations. » Maintain up-to-date expertise and networks in relation to the position. » Adhere to workplace policies, procedures and systems. » Perform other such tasks as may be required. SELECTION CRITERIA » A minimum of five years' practice and a prosperous track record in fundraising and partnership development, including the capability to plan and implement prosperous development strategies in the for-purpose sector. » Demonstrated high-level relationship building and management expertise. » Demonstrated capability to pitch for, negotiate and manage corporate partnerships. » An consciousness of potential sources of philanthropic funding available to the arts and to the writing and publishing sector in particular. » Demonstrated verbal and written communication expertise. » The capability to work efficiently in a busy, challenging environment as part of a small team. How to submit the application: For application details and selection criteria, please read the position description available via our site. Applications close 5.00pm (AWST), Monday, 5 April, 2021. Skills:
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