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At Scope, we're passionate about creating opportunities for people with disability to belong, thrive and live the life they choose. We're seeking a talented Trusts and Foundations Officer to join our Philanthropy & Fundraising team and help secure the funding that makes this possible. Through compelling grant applications, meaningful funder relationships and strategic prospect research, you'll play an important role in growing philanthropic support and delivering lasting impact for the people and communities we serve.

Funding partnerships have the power to create meaningful change.

As our Trusts and Foundations Officer, you'll help connect Scope's life-changing work with trusts, foundations, philanthropic organisations and private ancillary funds that share our vision for a more inclusive Australia.

This is a rewarding part/time fundraising role where you'll combine outstanding writing, research and relationship-building skills to identify opportunities, develop compelling funding proposals and grow a strong pipeline of philanthropic support. Working closely with program leaders, funders and colleagues across the organisation, you'll help translate impact into powerful funding cases that inspire investment and deliver positive outcomes for people with disability.

As a key member of Scope's Philanthropy & Fundraising team, you will be responsible for generating income through trusts, foundations, philanthropic grants and related funding opportunities.

You'll manage the full grant lifecycle, from prospect research and opportunity identification through to proposal development, stewardship and acquittal reporting. Along the way, you'll build trusted relationships with funders, develop compelling cases for support and contribute to the growth of Scope's philanthropy program.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify trusts, foundations, philanthropic organisations and grant opportunities aligned with Scope's strategic priorities.
• Develop compelling grant applications, funding proposals and expressions of interest.
• Build and steward strong relationships with current and prospective funders.
• Coordinate high-quality impact reports, acquittals and funding agreement requirements.
• Maintain a healthy grants pipeline to support sustainable fundraising growth.
• Manage fundraising activity, reporting and stakeholder interactions through Scope's CRM systems.
• Work collaboratively with program teams to gather impact data, stories, outcomes and budget information.
• Contribute to achieving fundraising targets and strengthening Scope's philanthropy program.

You are a naturally curious and relationship-focused fundraising professional who enjoys uncovering opportunities, telling powerful stories and building partnerships that create meaningful impact.

You bring strong writing and communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. Most importantly, you're motivated by purpose and excited by the opportunity to secure funding that helps people with disability achieve their goals and aspirations.

• Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, grant writing, philanthropy, fundraising or a related relationship management role.
• Exceptional written communication skills and the ability to develop persuasive funding proposals.
• Strong research and analytical capability.
• Demonstrated experience managing stakeholder relationships and partnerships.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot or similar.
• Knowledge of trusts, foundations, PAFs and philanthropic funding environments will be highly regarded.
• A commitment to Scope's purpose and values.