Fundraising - Major Donor Lead

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Johnson Recruitment Full time
Highly regarded, well-known charity

  • Eastern suburbs location/WFH
  • Salary up to circa $110K (incl super) plus NFP packaging benefits

The Organisation:

Based in the Eastern suburbs, this organisation is one of the most well-recognised and highly regarded charitable organisations in Australia.

It has an enviable reputation for the quality of its work and is widely regarded as an "employer of choice".


The Role:

This exciting and newly created role is responsible for building the fundraising capability through Major Donors, and Trusts & Foundations, primarily through leveraging existing donor relationships.


Specifically, you will be required to:

  • Nurture and maintain existing donor relationships
  • Engage donors and bring them into the organisation's story, mission, and message
  • Analyse and develop strategies around donor journey opportunities
  • Develop new income stream initiatives that inspire new and existing donors to contribute to the overarching mission of the organisation
  • Liaise with colleagues in Victoria and interstate to assist in the development of programs and campaigns
  • Inspire and engage with team members to contribute to a cohesive and motivating culture
To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Passion for developing longterm relationships
  • Experience in engaging, managing and delivering fundraising campaigns
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills


In addition, you are likely to have a degree in fundraising, communications, business, or marketing, and will be required to undertake a Police Check.

Exposure to Gifts in Wills/Bequests would be an advantage.

The Offer:

This role is a full-time, permanent position, based in the Eastern Suburbs and with Working From Home options. A salary package of up to circa $110K inclusive of superannuation is on offer, along with PBI/NFP salary packaging.

Word format. To confidentially discuss this role further, please feel free to call Manelle Connelly or Barry Vienet from

Johnson Recruitment.

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