Director Philanthropy and Partnerships

Sydney Dance Company is seeking an experienced, proactive, and entrepreneurial leader to drive the development and implementation of our Philanthropy and Partnerships strategy.

With approximately 30% of annual income raised through philanthropy and partnerships, the generosity of Sydney Dance Company’s supporters has a significant impact on the organisation’s capacity to continue to deliver exceptional contemporary dance experiences.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director Philanthropy and Partnerships is a crucial member of Sydney Dance Company’s Senior Leadership Team. This transformational role takes the lead for Sydney Dance Company’s non-commercial private sector income generation, including individual philanthropy, bequests, major gifts (including from trusts and foundations), specific campaigns, corporate partnerships, and supporter engagement events.

Leading a small and focused team responsible for the delivery of all philanthropic and partnerships strategies, this role collaborates across the broader organisation to drive customer-focused and narrative driven strategies to increase engagement, brand positioning and overall earned income. This role will have direct contact with the Board of Sydney Dance Company and external stakeholders at a high level.

For more information and application process, please click here. Applications close Wednesday 24 July 6pm AEST.