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The Leprosy Mission Australia (TLMA) is working towards Zero Leprosy transmission by 2035. Ending this disease is achievable with the right resources and this role is crucial to supporting their work in India, Nepal, Indonesia, PNG, Nigeria and Timor-Leste.
  
The Leprosy Mission Australia partners with Australians to ensure that people affected by neglected tropical diseases including leprosy across the world get the cure, care, and restoration they need to live life in all its fullness. They are part of a global network of 30 Members, working together to assist some of the most outcast and vulnerable people in the world.
  
​The Opportunity
The Trusts & Foundations Coordinator / Grant Writer plays an important role in supporting and growing a key fundraising stream for the organisation.
  
Working closely with the Strategic Relationships Lead, you will help identify funding opportunities, develop high-quality grant applications and funding proposals, coordinate submissions, and support stewardship activities that strengthen relationships with philanthropic funders.
  
In this varied role, you will:

• Research and identify trusts, foundations, PAFs and PuAFs that align with organisational priorities
• Develop compelling grant applications, funding proposals and acquittal reports
• Coordinate the end-to-end grant application process, ensuring submissions are accurate, compliant and submitted on time
• Maintain and manage the trusts & foundations pipeline, tracking opportunities, deadlines and reporting requirements
• Prepare funder profiles, briefing papers and funding intelligence to support funding approaches
• Support funder engagement and stewardship activities, including coordinating meetings, presentations and communications
• Maintain accurate records and reporting through the CRM system

Trusts & Foundations continue to represent a significant growth opportunity at TLMA, with strong potential to deepen engagement and increase multi-year funding.
  
About YOU​
You are an organised and proactive fundraising professional with strong writing skills, attention to detail and a passion for creating impact through philanthropy.
  
You will demonstrate:

• Experience in grant writing, fundraising, philanthropy or a related field
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to develop persuasive funding applications and proposals
• Excellent research, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• The ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Understanding of donor stewardship and relationship management practices
• Experience working with donor databases or CRM systems (highly regarded)
• Experience or exposure to international development, global health, disability inclusion or community services (highly regarded)
• Ability to operate within the Christian based beliefs, vision, mission and values of The Leprosy Mission Australia

Why join?
This is an opportunity to:

• Contribute to funding programs that change lives around the world
• Develop your expertise in trusts and foundations, grant writing and relationship fundraising
• Work within a purpose-driven, values-led organisation
• Collaborate with passionate colleagues committed to creating lasting impact
• Contribute to an ambitious goal of ending leprosy and other Neglected Tropical Diseases that affect 1 billion people worldwide

APPLY NOW if you are a strong writer, researcher and relationship builder looking to make a meaningful impact through your work.
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Gembridge is proud to partner with The Leprosy Mission Australia. ​
  
For a confidential discussion, contact Jenni D’Orival at Gembridge on 1300 313 413 or apply@gembridge.com.au.
  
Safeguarding
TLMA has a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect and exploitation to all people. It is a requirement to sign and comply with all TLM organisational policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
Successful applicants will be required to provide a recent National Police Check certificate.

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