Trust and Foundations Specialist

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia Royal Flying Doctor Service Full time
About Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia & Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)

Australia's most trusted charity Royal Flying Doctor Service provides 24-hour emergency aeromedical and primary health care services to those who live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia.

Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS SA/NT exists to support happier and healthier Australians no matter where they live, work or play.


Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at


About this Opportunity

In collaboration with the Philanthropy and Engagement team, as the Trusts & Foundations Specialist, you will be responsible for increasing the level of corporate and family foundation giving revenue stream in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, as the Trusts & Foundations Specialist, you will create, develop, execute, and deliver events that provide profit, awareness and build relationships for RFDS SA/NT both internally and externally.


This integral role specifically involves:

  • Developing, implementing, and continually managing a portfolio of prospective grant and private ancillary funds, including individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporates.
  • Managing the trust and foundations prospect cultivation strategy including contributing to the team in the development of overall fundraising.
  • Writing letters of intent, grant proposals and creating multiyear budgets for funding solicitations.
  • Building and fostering strong relationships with funders to determine the right funding opportunities.
About You

You are:

  • Experienced at fundraising, donor development activities, major giving and partnership giving programs.
  • Experienced at sourcing funding opportunities, writing grant proposals and submitting grant applications within a fundraising or notforprofit context.
  • A creative problemsolver, able to develop ideas from initial concept through to successful fruition.
  • A well organised, selfstarter with the ability to determine priorities and work with minimal supervision.
  • A great communicator, able to complete public speaking and maintain relationships with a diverse range of people within the community.


To be considered for the role you require:

  • Membership of (or eligible for membership) the Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA).
  • Current and valid driver's licence issued from an Australian State or Territory.
  • High level of computer literacy utilising Microsoft Office and CRM Fundraising Software.



Our Benefits

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best.

RFDS SA/NT offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.

In addition, we also offer:

  • Free onsite parking
  • Reward and Recognition program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Values Awards
  • Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
  • Learning management system, and;
  • Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including salary packaging up to $15,899 per year towards loans, rent and bills and an additional $2,650 per year towards a Meal and Entertainment Card.


Further Information

To view the Position Description, please click here .

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position or the recruitment process, please contact Anthea Rice, Fundraising Manager via , or Emily Pickles, People and Culture Coordinator via


Applications close at 11:59pm on Tuesday 18 June 2024.


Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

Please note that as part of RFDS SA/NT recruitment process, you may be subject to several pre-employment checks, including a national police clearance, Working with Children Clearance and drug and alcohol test.

Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.

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