Neighbourhood Connect is a national not for profit community organisation. We are helping people across Australia to create neighbourhood groups - to encourage happier, safer and more connected communities. Because life is better when we belong.

We have a national project team and neighbour groups in all States and Territories. Everyone involved is passionate about creating and supporting communities. The project is unfunded; we are all contributing on a voluntary basis.

Position purpose

To lead on gaining resources through corporate sponsorship of Neighbourhood Connect.

You

• have experience gaining corporate sponsorship for a good cause
• are interested in contributing to a community building project aiming to create a connected neighbourhoods movement
• have good leadership and communication skills
• are self-motivated, goal driven and reliable

Your Role

As our Corporate Sponsorship Leader you will:

• Identify and approach suitable businesses to provide financial and / or in-kind support to Neighbourhood Connect.
• Identify and communicate what we can offer to Corporates.
• Ensure we deliver on any promises / contracts with Corporates.
• Liaise with the Leadership Team and team members who can assist you.
• Collect information and logos for our ‘Friends and Supporters’ page of our website.

What help will we give you?

• Help and advice from the Leadership Team via phone and email.

What will you get from this?

• You’ll be contributing to the success of a national community building project which is making a positive difference in many people’s lives
• The opportunity to use or develop your fundraising and corporate sponsorship skills
• The opportunity to use or enhance your leadership and communication skills
• Being part of a national project and seeing it grow and develop
• A reference and referee to assist with your career.

Is this a big commitment?

This can be done on top of a busy life. The amount of time you can contribute and when you do this is up to you, but we would like a minimum of half a day a week. Your work is done from your home (there is no office).

Take the next step

Apply with the following:

• why this interests you
• your experience with gaining corporate sponsorship
• your contact details.

If you have any questions please call the National Manager, Irene Opper, on 0413 706 233.