Philanthropy Specialist

5 days ago

Perth, Western Australia NPAworldwide Full time
Overview

The Heart Foundation is seeking a Philanthropy Specialist to join their team in Subiaco. This full-time, permanent role is responsible for growing and managing high-value donor relationships across Western Australia. Reporting to the WA General Manager, you will lead the state's major gifts and trust/foundation portfolio, collaborating with local and national teams to deliver measurable impact.

Responsibilities
  • Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, trusts, and foundations
  • Develop a WA-specific philanthropy strategy and business plan
  • Re-engage and deepen relationships with current and lapsed donors
  • Write compelling cases for support and tailored funding proposals
  • Identify new prospects and create a pipeline of long-term supporters
  • Host donor engagement and stewardship events across WA
  • Collaborate with the national philanthropy team to align strategy and processes
  • Work with internal teams to ensure proposals reflect key program priorities
  • Provide in-person support and donor care to WA-based philanthropists
  • Forecast income and report against agreed KPIs
Qualifications
  • Proven experience managing major donor or high-value client relationships
  • Confidence securing large philanthropic gifts (e.g. $50,000+)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to engage a diverse donor base
  • Excellent proposal writing skills
  • Strong planning and organisational skills with a strategic mindset
  • Experience with CRM or fundraising databases (e.g. Raiser's Edge)
  • Understanding of the donor journey and moves management
  • Knowledge of Australia's philanthropic landscape, trusts, and foundations
  • Willingness to attend events and meetings outside regular hours when required
  • Full working rights in Australia
Why this is a great opportunity
  • Salary packaging to optimise earnings
  • Flexible working-from-home options up to 50% of your week
  • A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
  • Additional gifted leave during the Christmas shutdown period
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Wellbeing programs and initiatives
  • Open communication channels
Salary

Salary Type: Annual Salary
Salary Min: A$98,000
Salary Max: A$120,000
Currency Type: AUD

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Other
  • Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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