Partnership Coordinator | Yogahood Australia

Reports to: General Manager

Direct reports: None, but works closely with the Communications Coordinator

Location: The candidate must be based in Victoria, preferably in Melbourne. The team works remotely using Google Workspace, telephone and other digital platforms to undertake their roles.

Term: 3-5 hours per week

Salary: This is a volunteer role

About Yogahood Australia
Yogahood Australia is a non-profit yoga service organisation dedicated to bringing the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga to at-risk and underserved communities across Australia. Our vision is to empower individuals through yoga, fostering peace and hope in their lives.

Our Mission We are committed to providing free yoga classes to at-risk and underserved men, women, and youth in Melbourne and, in the future, throughout Australia.

Our Values Sustainable Service, Adaptability, Courage, Commitment, Respect, Community, Openness, Integrity.

About the role The Partnership Coordinator plays an important role in maintaining the organisation’s external partners, specifically those that donate financially or provide in-kind support, as well as assisting the organisation to cement its sustainability and pave the way for future growth.

This requires the Partnership Coordinator to nurture existing relationships while at the same time, grow the number of partners by using their communication, negotiation and influencing skills simultaneously.

The Partnership Coordinator works closely with the General Manager to develop and execute a fundraising strategy. The strategy is guided by the CEO and Board.

This is a volunteer role and will suit someone who is a self-starter, has a can-do attitude, and is passionate about Yogahood’s mission. The candidate will also need to be highly professional, confident and see opportunities when others see challenges.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Guided by the General Manager and in-line with the organisation’s objectives, assist to develop and implement a fundraising targets and strategy in conjunction with the CEO
• Nurture and maintain current partners
• Identify, secure and nurture new partners in collaboration with the General Manager and CEO
• Identify and develop a pipeline of future, high-value prospects, to ensure the longevity and financial security of the organisation
• Monitor all partnerships to ensure positive and purposeful relations, as well as evaluating and assessing their impact for the organisation
• Assist with the development of events and activities to further enhance relationships with partners
• Work closely with the Communications Coordinator to promote the organisation’s fundraising activities
• Maintain a database of current and prospective partners
• Prepare reports on opportunities and work in progress
• Maintain a database of metrics that measure the activity undertaken, as well as its effectiveness

**Apply ** If you are interested in joining our mission to make yoga accessible to all, please send your CV or LinkedIn profile along with a cover letter to Matt Gowan at gm@yogahood.org.au.

Join us at Yogahood Australia and help us spread the transformative benefits of yoga within our communities!

Yogahood is a diverse organisation. Applications are invited from people of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the application process.