The Role
As the Philanthropy Manager, you will play a vital role in advancing the mission of the Foundation by cultivating and stewarding meaningful philanthropic relationships. You will work closely with the General Manager and the fundraising team to develop the strategy and deliver results to increase major giving, bequests, and funding from grants, trusts, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, ensuring the sustainability and growth of impactful programs supporting vulnerable young people.
Responsibilities
- Develop key relationships through moves management and implement a solid acquisition plan
- Engage with donors at events and through face-to-face meetings
- Create meaningful donor journeys and acknowledgments
- Manage key partner and stakeholder relationships
- Provide reports on impact and outcomes
Skills Required
You have experience in relationship-based fundraising, development, sponsorship, or sales with experience in writing funding proposals and grant applications. You are motivated to achieve success with a can-do attitude and genuine interest in the philanthropic sector and can make sound decisions, and manage projects and CRM systems.
Your skills and experience will include;
- Robust multi-tasking, planning, and creativity skills
- Strong understanding of prospect research and social impact measurements
- Ability to produce impactful proposals and donor communication
- High-level emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication, and negotiation skills
If this sounds like you please apply via the online form, alternatively, contact Kelly Gentle from NGO Recruitment on 02 8243 0570 to discuss the role.
