Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

We are looking for a pro-active, resourceful and experienced Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships, with a passion for the work we do, to develop and implement strategies to increase financial support from a broad portfolio, leading programs that cultivate relationships with donors and partners to establish closer relationships with UNHCR’s work and collaborating to deepen impact and grow income.

This role supports the Executive with developing and driving the strategic direction of the portfolio and organisational leadership. The successful person will work closely with a high performing, motivated team, as well as teams across the organisation to ensure a data driven approach which aligns with the expectations and needs of our target audience and our UNHCR colleagues, to ensure alignment with our global strategy and drive a culture of innovation.

The Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships is a senior leadership role responsible for the development and implementation of Philanthropy and Partnerships strategies to increase financial support from:  

• Major and Middle donors
• Ultra-High Net Worth donors 
• Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs)
• Trusts and Foundations
• Bequests
• Corporate Partners including workplace giving
• Events
• Faith based giving

This role leads programs that cultivate relationships with donors and partners, to establish closer relationships with UNHCR’s work, and collaborating to deepen impact and grow income.  

The role works closely with teams across the organisation, to ensure a data driven approach that aligns with the expectations and needs of our target audiences, and with our colleagues at UNHCR to ensure alignment with the global strategy and drive a culture of innovation.  

The role supports the Executive with developing and driving the strategic direction of the portfolio and organisational leadership.  

If you are eager to use your experience to help the plight of the world’s refugees, please send your resume together with a one-page cover letter outlining your skills and motivations, to [email protected] (with subject line: Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships)

Please visit https://www.unrefugees.org.au/about-us/work-with-us/head-of-philanthropy-and-partnerships/ for more information.