SA Future Fund Business Development Coordinator
SA Future Fund Business Development Coordinator
Who is Oaktree
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality.
In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. Currently we support projects in four countries: East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Cambodia. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.
The story
In 2002, Hugh Evans lived and worked in the rural valley communities of KwaZulul-Natal, South Africa. Here he came to understand that bringing opportunity and hope to the community could only be achieved through a spirit of partnership. In 2003 Hugh and Nicolas Mackay founded The Oaktree Foundation to harness the potential of young people to reduce poverty and empower developing communities through education.
Oaktree grew from young people sitting in living rooms, cafes, school classrooms and church halls throughout Melbourne who were committed to building on this vision. Our first partnership was created with an organisation in South African called Sethani who wanted to build a community resource centre that would provide educational opportunity for 750 orphans and vulnerable children and this success has been replicated many times.
Achievements
Oaktree has had some notable achievements either individually or part of a coalition with other organisations. These include but are not limited to:
- In Australia, we have more than 85,000 members all of whom are playing their part in the fight to end extreme poverty.
- We have been internationally recognized through numerous awards for our high impact campaigning and incredible achievements. In 2010, we were awarded the International Youth Leadership Award for MDG action by the United Nations in New York and, in 2007 we were presented with the prestigious ‘Free Your Mind' award at the MTV Music Awards.
- We were the leaders behind the 2006 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY ZEROSEVEN Roadtrip, the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign, and the 2010 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Roadtrip.
- Our revolutionary fundraising and awareness campaign Live Below the Line has raised over $2 million for fighting poverty in under 18 months, is backed by Hugh Jackman, and has been launched internationally in the US and UK through our partners at the Global Poverty Project.
- We've raised over $3.5 million to provide education to some of the most disadvantaged communities in the world - including building schools in East Timor, teacher training in Papua New Guinea, vocational training for freed slaves in Ghana and HIV/Aids education in South Africa.
"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. Its role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable."
The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Former Prime Minister of AustraliaSA Assistant Human Resources Manager
Position Available
The Future Fund team works towards raising South Australia's contribution to a $3 million endowment fund for the Oaktree Foundation by 2012. With this $3 million in a capital fund, we vision to run our organisations' administrative costs indefinitely off its interest. This would allow us to guarantee 100% of our donations would go directly into our projects/campaigns. It is our way of ensuring that we make the most of and value our donors dollars. In South Australia we have four sectors to Future Fund; The Gala, Vision Dinners, Business Development and Resource Sustainability. All four sectors work together to create a sustainable future for Oaktree, through connecting with corporates, managing resources and raising money for our endowment fund.
Future Fund provides a unique opportunity for the Oaktree Foundation to connect and reach people beyond the age of 26. It provides a platform for ‘older' adults to contribute and be a part of Oaktree's bright and optimistic future.
Future Fund is a brand new, exciting team of Oaktree SA that we are very enthusiastic about progressing.
Job Outline
- Business Development - work with Future Fund Manager and State Director in developing business opportunities in South Australia
- Networking - establish, connect and build a network of business relationships to work with on behalf of Oaktree SA
- Pitching and Meeting -available and ready to assist the Future Fund Manager and State Director in pitching and ongoing business meetings when required.
- Database - Maintain and build the Oaktree SA business development database
- Documentation - Create, prepare and present all relevant documentation for business development meetings and opportunities. These includes documents such as prospectus, proposals and impact summaries
- Teamwork ‐ Leading and directing the Business Development team in SA towards achieving goals and targets
- Profile ‐ Creating dynamic and intuitive means of raising Oaktree's profile as an organisation committed to ending global poverty through the business and corporate sector
- Personal Learning - Educating themselves on current issues of aid, development and poverty
Key Performance Indicators
- Consolidation of business relationships into Oaktree supporters
- Number of business relationships made for the first time
- Quality of business relationships
- Number of contacts on Business Development database
- High standard of ongoing tracking and recorded documentation
- Positive and fun team environment
Skills required
- High level of independence, initiative, personal motivation and enthusiasm
- Ability to organise and motivate a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of professionalism
- Strong work ethic
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
- Commitment to Oaktrees values and mission
- Demonstrated ability to work in a high pressure environment when required
- Ability to present effectively and enthusiastically about Oaktree's work (this knowledge can be developed)
- Ability to connect with corporates on a personal level,
What you get out of it
- Opportunity to develop as a key volunteer and leader within The Oaktree Foundation.
- Experience in a range of skills and tasks as well as valuable personal development.
- Opportunity to increase knowledge and understanding of aid and development.
- Opportunity to learn valuable teamwork, communication, management and professional skills.
- Basis to make a positive contribution to our world.
- Opportunity to gain first‐hand experience within an international aid and development organisation.
- Opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people who too, are passionate about making a positive contribution to society and also changing the world, and, you'll have fun!
Opportunities for growth
- Training and experience in leadership, strategic planning, professional administration processes, external engagement and management.
- Access to aid and development literacy resources, including an Induction into Oaktree ‐ SA Branch.
- Personal development in a supportive and challenging environment.
- Experience in leadership and working in teams in the Non‐profit sector.
- Mentoring from Oaktree Leadership and highly qualified supporters of Oaktree.
Time commitment
- 8 ‐ 12 hours a week ‐ including emails, phone calls and team meetings.
- These hours will increase significantly in the months leading up to the Gala event.
- Inclusive of 2 ‐ 3 hours of face to face/telephone meetings per week
- Encouraged to spend 1 day at the Oaktree SA office per week
- We are looking for individuals who can commit to the position until at least November 2012.
- It is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree SA programs and projects.
- You will also be expected to attend numerous retreats and camps throughout the year
Reports to: SA Future Fund Manager
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit:
- A current CV of no more than 4 pages
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining the applicant's characteristics and skills
For additional information about Oaktree and our initiatives, be sure to visit our websites:
www.theoaktree.org Oaktree Foundation website
www.livebelowtheline.com.au Live Below the Line Fundraising Campaign website
Lodging an Application
Applications close midnight Sunday 25th September 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Ruth Haren, SA Human Resources Manager, at sa‐recruitment@theoaktree.org.
All applicants will be notified of their progress in the week starting Monday 26th September and shortlisted applicants will be expected to be available for interviews in the third week of October. The successful candidate would be expected to be available to commence at the start of November.
Questions
Ruth Haren - SA Human Resources Manager
r.haren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0401 842 804
Kate Helmore- SA Future Fund Manager
k.helmore@theoaktree.org
Ben Trewren - SA State Director
b.trewren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0410 058 299
SA Future Fund Business Development Coordinator
Who is Oaktree
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality.
In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. Currently we support projects in four countries: East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Cambodia. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.
The story
In 2002, Hugh Evans lived and worked in the rural valley communities of KwaZulul-Natal, South Africa. Here he came to understand that bringing opportunity and hope to the community could only be achieved through a spirit of partnership. In 2003 Hugh and Nicolas Mackay founded The Oaktree Foundation to harness the potential of young people to reduce poverty and empower developing communities through education.
Oaktree grew from young people sitting in living rooms, cafes, school classrooms and church halls throughout Melbourne who were committed to building on this vision. Our first partnership was created with an organisation in South African called Sethani who wanted to build a community resource centre that would provide educational opportunity for 750 orphans and vulnerable children and this success has been replicated many times.
Achievements
Oaktree has had some notable achievements either individually or part of a coalition with other organisations. These include but are not limited to:
- In Australia, we have more than 85,000 members all of whom are playing their part in the fight to end extreme poverty.
- We have been internationally recognized through numerous awards for our high impact campaigning and incredible achievements. In 2010, we were awarded the International Youth Leadership Award for MDG action by the United Nations in New York and, in 2007 we were presented with the prestigious ‘Free Your Mind' award at the MTV Music Awards.
- We were the leaders behind the 2006 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY ZEROSEVEN Roadtrip, the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign, and the 2010 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Roadtrip.
- Our revolutionary fundraising and awareness campaign Live Below the Line has raised over $2 million for fighting poverty in under 18 months, is backed by Hugh Jackman, and has been launched internationally in the US and UK through our partners at the Global Poverty Project.
- We've raised over $3.5 million to provide education to some of the most disadvantaged communities in the world - including building schools in East Timor, teacher training in Papua New Guinea, vocational training for freed slaves in Ghana and HIV/Aids education in South Africa.
"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. Its role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable."
The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Former Prime Minister of AustraliaSA Assistant Human Resources Manager
Position Available
The Future Fund team works towards raising South Australia's contribution to a $3 million endowment fund for the Oaktree Foundation by 2012. With this $3 million in a capital fund, we vision to run our organisations' administrative costs indefinitely off its interest. This would allow us to guarantee 100% of our donations would go directly into our projects/campaigns. It is our way of ensuring that we make the most of and value our donors dollars. In South Australia we have four sectors to Future Fund; The Gala, Vision Dinners, Business Development and Resource Sustainability. All four sectors work together to create a sustainable future for Oaktree, through connecting with corporates, managing resources and raising money for our endowment fund.
Future Fund provides a unique opportunity for the Oaktree Foundation to connect and reach people beyond the age of 26. It provides a platform for ‘older' adults to contribute and be a part of Oaktree's bright and optimistic future.
Future Fund is a brand new, exciting team of Oaktree SA that we are very enthusiastic about progressing.
Job Outline
- Business Development - work with Future Fund Manager and State Director in developing business opportunities in South Australia
- Networking - establish, connect and build a network of business relationships to work with on behalf of Oaktree SA
- Pitching and Meeting -available and ready to assist the Future Fund Manager and State Director in pitching and ongoing business meetings when required.
- Database - Maintain and build the Oaktree SA business development database
- Documentation - Create, prepare and present all relevant documentation for business development meetings and opportunities. These includes documents such as prospectus, proposals and impact summaries
- Teamwork ‐ Leading and directing the Business Development team in SA towards achieving goals and targets
- Profile ‐ Creating dynamic and intuitive means of raising Oaktree's profile as an organisation committed to ending global poverty through the business and corporate sector
- Personal Learning - Educating themselves on current issues of aid, development and poverty
Key Performance Indicators
- Consolidation of business relationships into Oaktree supporters
- Number of business relationships made for the first time
- Quality of business relationships
- Number of contacts on Business Development database
- High standard of ongoing tracking and recorded documentation
- Positive and fun team environment
Skills required
- High level of independence, initiative, personal motivation and enthusiasm
- Ability to organise and motivate a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of professionalism
- Strong work ethic
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
- Commitment to Oaktrees values and mission
- Demonstrated ability to work in a high pressure environment when required
- Ability to present effectively and enthusiastically about Oaktree's work (this knowledge can be developed)
- Ability to connect with corporates on a personal level,
What you get out of it
- Opportunity to develop as a key volunteer and leader within The Oaktree Foundation.
- Experience in a range of skills and tasks as well as valuable personal development.
- Opportunity to increase knowledge and understanding of aid and development.
- Opportunity to learn valuable teamwork, communication, management and professional skills.
- Basis to make a positive contribution to our world.
- Opportunity to gain first‐hand experience within an international aid and development organisation.
- Opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people who too, are passionate about making a positive contribution to society and also changing the world, and, you'll have fun!
Opportunities for growth
- Training and experience in leadership, strategic planning, professional administration processes, external engagement and management.
- Access to aid and development literacy resources, including an Induction into Oaktree ‐ SA Branch.
- Personal development in a supportive and challenging environment.
- Experience in leadership and working in teams in the Non‐profit sector.
- Mentoring from Oaktree Leadership and highly qualified supporters of Oaktree.
Time commitment
- 8 ‐ 12 hours a week ‐ including emails, phone calls and team meetings.
- These hours will increase significantly in the months leading up to the Gala event.
- Inclusive of 2 ‐ 3 hours of face to face/telephone meetings per week
- Encouraged to spend 1 day at the Oaktree SA office per week
- We are looking for individuals who can commit to the position until at least November 2012.
- It is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree SA programs and projects.
- You will also be expected to attend numerous retreats and camps throughout the year
Reports to: SA Future Fund Manager
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit:
- A current CV of no more than 4 pages
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining the applicant's characteristics and skills
For additional information about Oaktree and our initiatives, be sure to visit our websites:
www.theoaktree.org Oaktree Foundation website
www.livebelowtheline.com.au Live Below the Line Fundraising Campaign website
Lodging an Application
Applications close midnight Sunday 25th September 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Ruth Haren, SA Human Resources Manager, at sa‐recruitment@theoaktree.org.
All applicants will be notified of their progress in the week starting Monday 26th September and shortlisted applicants will be expected to be available for interviews in the third week of October. The successful candidate would be expected to be available to commence at the start of November.
Questions
Ruth Haren - SA Human Resources Manager
r.haren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0401 842 804
Kate Helmore- SA Future Fund Manager
k.helmore@theoaktree.org
Ben Trewren - SA State Director
b.trewren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0410 058 299
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Who is Oaktree
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality.
In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. Currently we support projects in four countries: East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Cambodia. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.
The story
In 2002, Hugh Evans lived and worked in the rural valley communities of KwaZulul-Natal, South Africa. Here he came to understand that bringing opportunity and hope to the community could only be achieved through a spirit of partnership. In 2003 Hugh and Nicolas Mackay founded The Oaktree Foundation to harness the potential of young people to reduce poverty and empower developing communities through education.
Oaktree grew from young people sitting in living rooms, cafes, school classrooms and church halls throughout Melbourne who were committed to building on this vision. Our first partnership was created with an organisation in South African called Sethani who wanted to build a community resource centre that would provide educational opportunity for 750 orphans and vulnerable children and this success has been replicated many times.
Achievements
Oaktree has had some notable achievements either individually or part of a coalition with other organisations. These include but are not limited to:
- In Australia, we have more than 85,000 members all of whom are playing their part in the fight to end extreme poverty.
- We have been internationally recognized through numerous awards for our high impact campaigning and incredible achievements. In 2010, we were awarded the International Youth Leadership Award for MDG action by the United Nations in New York and, in 2007 we were presented with the prestigious ‘Free Your Mind' award at the MTV Music Awards.
- We were the leaders behind the 2006 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY ZEROSEVEN Roadtrip, the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign, and the 2010 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Roadtrip.
- Our revolutionary fundraising and awareness campaign Live Below the Line has raised over $2 million for fighting poverty in under 18 months, is backed by Hugh Jackman, and has been launched internationally in the US and UK through our partners at the Global Poverty Project.
- We've raised over $3.5 million to provide education to some of the most disadvantaged communities in the world - including building schools in East Timor, teacher training in Papua New Guinea, vocational training for freed slaves in Ghana and HIV/Aids education in South Africa.
"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. Its role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable."
The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Former Prime Minister of AustraliaSA Assistant Human Resources Manager
Position Available
The Future Fund team works towards raising South Australia's contribution to a $3 million endowment fund for the Oaktree Foundation by 2012. With this $3 million in a capital fund, we vision to run our organisations' administrative costs indefinitely off its interest. This would allow us to guarantee 100% of our donations would go directly into our projects/campaigns. It is our way of ensuring that we make the most of and value our donors dollars. In South Australia we have four sectors to Future Fund; The Gala, Vision Dinners, Business Development and Resource Sustainability. All four sectors work together to create a sustainable future for Oaktree, through connecting with corporates, managing resources and raising money for our endowment fund.
Future Fund provides a unique opportunity for the Oaktree Foundation to connect and reach people beyond the age of 26. It provides a platform for ‘older' adults to contribute and be a part of Oaktree's bright and optimistic future.
Future Fund is a brand new, exciting team of Oaktree SA that we are very enthusiastic about progressing.
Job Outline
- Business Development - work with Future Fund Manager and State Director in developing business opportunities in South Australia
- Networking - establish, connect and build a network of business relationships to work with on behalf of Oaktree SA
- Pitching and Meeting -available and ready to assist the Future Fund Manager and State Director in pitching and ongoing business meetings when required.
- Database - Maintain and build the Oaktree SA business development database
- Documentation - Create, prepare and present all relevant documentation for business development meetings and opportunities. These includes documents such as prospectus, proposals and impact summaries
- Teamwork ‐ Leading and directing the Business Development team in SA towards achieving goals and targets
- Profile ‐ Creating dynamic and intuitive means of raising Oaktree's profile as an organisation committed to ending global poverty through the business and corporate sector
- Personal Learning - Educating themselves on current issues of aid, development and poverty
Key Performance Indicators
- Consolidation of business relationships into Oaktree supporters
- Number of business relationships made for the first time
- Quality of business relationships
- Number of contacts on Business Development database
- High standard of ongoing tracking and recorded documentation
- Positive and fun team environment
Skills required
- High level of independence, initiative, personal motivation and enthusiasm
- Ability to organise and motivate a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of professionalism
- Strong work ethic
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
- Commitment to Oaktrees values and mission
- Demonstrated ability to work in a high pressure environment when required
- Ability to present effectively and enthusiastically about Oaktree's work (this knowledge can be developed)
- Ability to connect with corporates on a personal level,
What you get out of it
- Opportunity to develop as a key volunteer and leader within The Oaktree Foundation.
- Experience in a range of skills and tasks as well as valuable personal development.
- Opportunity to increase knowledge and understanding of aid and development.
- Opportunity to learn valuable teamwork, communication, management and professional skills.
- Basis to make a positive contribution to our world.
- Opportunity to gain first‐hand experience within an international aid and development organisation.
- Opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people who too, are passionate about making a positive contribution to society and also changing the world, and, you'll have fun!
Opportunities for growth
- Training and experience in leadership, strategic planning, professional administration processes, external engagement and management.
- Access to aid and development literacy resources, including an Induction into Oaktree ‐ SA Branch.
- Personal development in a supportive and challenging environment.
- Experience in leadership and working in teams in the Non‐profit sector.
- Mentoring from Oaktree Leadership and highly qualified supporters of Oaktree.
Time commitment
- 8 ‐ 12 hours a week ‐ including emails, phone calls and team meetings.
- These hours will increase significantly in the months leading up to the Gala event.
- Inclusive of 2 ‐ 3 hours of face to face/telephone meetings per week
- Encouraged to spend 1 day at the Oaktree SA office per week
- We are looking for individuals who can commit to the position until at least November 2012.
- It is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree SA programs and projects.
- You will also be expected to attend numerous retreats and camps throughout the year
Reports to: SA Future Fund Manager
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit:
- A current CV of no more than 4 pages
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining the applicant's characteristics and skills
For additional information about Oaktree and our initiatives, be sure to visit our websites:
www.theoaktree.org Oaktree Foundation website
www.livebelowtheline.com.au Live Below the Line Fundraising Campaign website
Lodging an Application
Applications close midnight Sunday 25th September 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Ruth Haren, SA Human Resources Manager, at sa‐recruitment@theoaktree.org.
All applicants will be notified of their progress in the week starting Monday 26th September and shortlisted applicants will be expected to be available for interviews in the third week of October. The successful candidate would be expected to be available to commence at the start of November.
Questions
Ruth Haren - SA Human Resources Manager
r.haren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0401 842 804
Kate Helmore- SA Future Fund Manager
k.helmore@theoaktree.org
Ben Trewren - SA State Director
b.trewren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0410 058 299
SA Future Fund Business Development Coordinator
Who is Oaktree
The Oaktree Foundation is an aid and development organisation run by young people under the age of 26. We believe that education is the most powerful force we have to change the world. Oaktree takes action by partnering with developing communities to make educational opportunities reality.
In a world where people often only give token responses to poverty, Oaktree believes that young people can be leaders who don't just talk about change but create it. We believe that the key to making lasting change and breaking the poverty cycle is education. At the core of our work are our projects in developing communities. Oaktree partners with local organisations to provide educational opportunities to young people. Currently we support projects in four countries: East Timor, South Africa, Papua New Guinea and Cambodia. In Australia we support our projects through advocacy, fundraising and volunteer mobilisation.
The story
In 2002, Hugh Evans lived and worked in the rural valley communities of KwaZulul-Natal, South Africa. Here he came to understand that bringing opportunity and hope to the community could only be achieved through a spirit of partnership. In 2003 Hugh and Nicolas Mackay founded The Oaktree Foundation to harness the potential of young people to reduce poverty and empower developing communities through education.
Oaktree grew from young people sitting in living rooms, cafes, school classrooms and church halls throughout Melbourne who were committed to building on this vision. Our first partnership was created with an organisation in South African called Sethani who wanted to build a community resource centre that would provide educational opportunity for 750 orphans and vulnerable children and this success has been replicated many times.
Achievements
Oaktree has had some notable achievements either individually or part of a coalition with other organisations. These include but are not limited to:
- In Australia, we have more than 85,000 members all of whom are playing their part in the fight to end extreme poverty.
- We have been internationally recognized through numerous awards for our high impact campaigning and incredible achievements. In 2010, we were awarded the International Youth Leadership Award for MDG action by the United Nations in New York and, in 2007 we were presented with the prestigious ‘Free Your Mind' award at the MTV Music Awards.
- We were the leaders behind the 2006 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Concert in Melbourne, the 2007 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY ZEROSEVEN Roadtrip, the 2008 End Child Slavery Campaign, and the 2010 MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Roadtrip.
- Our revolutionary fundraising and awareness campaign Live Below the Line has raised over $2 million for fighting poverty in under 18 months, is backed by Hugh Jackman, and has been launched internationally in the US and UK through our partners at the Global Poverty Project.
- We've raised over $3.5 million to provide education to some of the most disadvantaged communities in the world - including building schools in East Timor, teacher training in Papua New Guinea, vocational training for freed slaves in Ghana and HIV/Aids education in South Africa.
"The Oaktree Foundation is an outstanding advocate for increasing awareness among young people in Australia and overseas of development challenges. Its role in mobilising young people to tackle poverty - and to inspire them to believe that they can make a difference - is commendable."
The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP
Former Prime Minister of AustraliaSA Assistant Human Resources Manager
Position Available
The Future Fund team works towards raising South Australia's contribution to a $3 million endowment fund for the Oaktree Foundation by 2012. With this $3 million in a capital fund, we vision to run our organisations' administrative costs indefinitely off its interest. This would allow us to guarantee 100% of our donations would go directly into our projects/campaigns. It is our way of ensuring that we make the most of and value our donors dollars. In South Australia we have four sectors to Future Fund; The Gala, Vision Dinners, Business Development and Resource Sustainability. All four sectors work together to create a sustainable future for Oaktree, through connecting with corporates, managing resources and raising money for our endowment fund.
Future Fund provides a unique opportunity for the Oaktree Foundation to connect and reach people beyond the age of 26. It provides a platform for ‘older' adults to contribute and be a part of Oaktree's bright and optimistic future.
Future Fund is a brand new, exciting team of Oaktree SA that we are very enthusiastic about progressing.
Job Outline
- Business Development - work with Future Fund Manager and State Director in developing business opportunities in South Australia
- Networking - establish, connect and build a network of business relationships to work with on behalf of Oaktree SA
- Pitching and Meeting -available and ready to assist the Future Fund Manager and State Director in pitching and ongoing business meetings when required.
- Database - Maintain and build the Oaktree SA business development database
- Documentation - Create, prepare and present all relevant documentation for business development meetings and opportunities. These includes documents such as prospectus, proposals and impact summaries
- Teamwork ‐ Leading and directing the Business Development team in SA towards achieving goals and targets
- Profile ‐ Creating dynamic and intuitive means of raising Oaktree's profile as an organisation committed to ending global poverty through the business and corporate sector
- Personal Learning - Educating themselves on current issues of aid, development and poverty
Key Performance Indicators
- Consolidation of business relationships into Oaktree supporters
- Number of business relationships made for the first time
- Quality of business relationships
- Number of contacts on Business Development database
- High standard of ongoing tracking and recorded documentation
- Positive and fun team environment
Skills required
- High level of independence, initiative, personal motivation and enthusiasm
- Ability to organise and motivate a team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of professionalism
- Strong work ethic
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
- Commitment to Oaktrees values and mission
- Demonstrated ability to work in a high pressure environment when required
- Ability to present effectively and enthusiastically about Oaktree's work (this knowledge can be developed)
- Ability to connect with corporates on a personal level,
What you get out of it
- Opportunity to develop as a key volunteer and leader within The Oaktree Foundation.
- Experience in a range of skills and tasks as well as valuable personal development.
- Opportunity to increase knowledge and understanding of aid and development.
- Opportunity to learn valuable teamwork, communication, management and professional skills.
- Basis to make a positive contribution to our world.
- Opportunity to gain first‐hand experience within an international aid and development organisation.
- Opportunity to develop a network of similarly passionate young people who too, are passionate about making a positive contribution to society and also changing the world, and, you'll have fun!
Opportunities for growth
- Training and experience in leadership, strategic planning, professional administration processes, external engagement and management.
- Access to aid and development literacy resources, including an Induction into Oaktree ‐ SA Branch.
- Personal development in a supportive and challenging environment.
- Experience in leadership and working in teams in the Non‐profit sector.
- Mentoring from Oaktree Leadership and highly qualified supporters of Oaktree.
Time commitment
- 8 ‐ 12 hours a week ‐ including emails, phone calls and team meetings.
- These hours will increase significantly in the months leading up to the Gala event.
- Inclusive of 2 ‐ 3 hours of face to face/telephone meetings per week
- Encouraged to spend 1 day at the Oaktree SA office per week
- We are looking for individuals who can commit to the position until at least November 2012.
- It is expected that you will also play a key role (within your time commitments) to participate within other Oaktree SA programs and projects.
- You will also be expected to attend numerous retreats and camps throughout the year
Reports to: SA Future Fund Manager
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit:
- A current CV of no more than 4 pages
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining the applicant's characteristics and skills
For additional information about Oaktree and our initiatives, be sure to visit our websites:
www.theoaktree.org Oaktree Foundation website
www.livebelowtheline.com.au Live Below the Line Fundraising Campaign website
Lodging an Application
Applications close midnight Sunday 25th September 2011. All applications must be received in full by this time by Ruth Haren, SA Human Resources Manager, at sa‐recruitment@theoaktree.org.
All applicants will be notified of their progress in the week starting Monday 26th September and shortlisted applicants will be expected to be available for interviews in the third week of October. The successful candidate would be expected to be available to commence at the start of November.
Questions
Ruth Haren - SA Human Resources Manager
r.haren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0401 842 804
Kate Helmore- SA Future Fund Manager
k.helmore@theoaktree.org
Ben Trewren - SA State Director
b.trewren@theoaktree.org
Phone: 0410 058 299
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