Deadline: 16 August 2019
Creative Partnerships Australia is offering 10 arts fundraising mentorships for Australian arts organisations, specifically for fundraising managers or executives who play key roles in fundraising (including philanthropy, partnerships and sponsorships).
The mentoring program offers a unique opportunity for organisations to work with an experienced arts fundraiser.
The aim of the mentorship, to be completed over a 10-month period, is to:
- Work together to set organisational fundraising goals
- Develop a fundraising strategy for applicant’s organisation
- Develop fundraising skills and methodology
Successful organisations will nominate their lead fundraiser or person responsible for managing the opportunity. This could be applicant’s development manager or equivalent in a larger organisation or the CEO in a small organisation with no fundraising staff.
This is not intended as an individual professional development opportunity; rather, as a capacity-building opportunity that will provide long-term benefits for applicant’s organisation as a whole.
What is the time commitment?
Arts Fundraising Mentorships is a 10 month program. Successful applicants begin their mentorship in October 2019, and finish in July 2020. They anticipate each mentorship will consist of 10 meetings, including meeting with board and key staff members.
A one-day gathering of all mentors and mentees will take place mid-way through the mentorship in the week of the 17 February 2020. This workshop is a key part of the program and attendance is mandatory.
The participant is required to complete an acquittal outlining the agreed aims and outcomes after the completion of the mentorship.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant organisations must:
- be a legally constituted entity (with an ABN)
- be registered as a not-for-profit organisation, as defined by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)1
- be operating with the primary purpose of providing arts and cultural opportunities for Australian artists and audiences.
- have an annual turnover of less than $10 million in the previous financial year.
- This program will not accept applications from:
- schools or tertiary training institutions
If applicant’s organisation works with vulnerable people or people under the age of 18 and are successful with this application they will need to comply with all State, Territory and Commonwealth law relating to the employment or engagement of people who work or volunteer with children in relation to the activity, including mandatory reporting and working with children checks. Compliance will be mandatory before the program can begin.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
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