Philanthropy Manager

Overview

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headspace is the leading youth mental health organisation in Australia. Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people, and their family and friends, access vital support online, over the phone, in schools and through our headspace centres in more than 170 communities across Australia. To learn more about headspace and the services we offer, visit headspace.org.au.

About the role

The Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising (CP&F) division is seeking an experienced and proactive Philanthropy Manager to join our small but mighty team at headspace National. This is a rare opportunity to join the fundraising team at headspace, playing a vital role in establishing headspace's work and impact in youth mental health within the philanthropic community.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising, this role will have experience maximising revenue across philanthropic trusts and foundations, PAFs, mid-value and major donors, individual and regular giving, and bequests. You'll leverage existing networks to drive revenue and growth for headspace.

Philanthropy is a strategic focus for headspace, with strong support from executive leadership. This role marks an exciting opportunity to build a vibrant and sustainable philanthropy program that contributes meaningfully to our long-term impact.

What you'll do

• Lead and implement strategies across major gifts, trusts and foundations, individual giving and gifts in will to drive philanthropic income.
• Relaunch and manage our major donor program, and design and deliver a national Gifts in Wills program.
• Develop and manage donor pipelines and portfolios, deepening engagement and demonstrating impact to inspire long-term support.
• Oversee and grow individual and regular giving programs, focusing on acquisition, retention, and donor lifetime value.
• Develop compelling cases for support and cultivate a pipeline of high-value donors, lead stewardship efforts and work collaboratively across the organisation to embed a culture of philanthropy.

Who we're looking for

• 5+ years' experience in major gift fundraising, trusts and foundations, and/or PAFs with a strong record of income growth.
• Experience in developing and managing major donor or philanthropic programs in complex environments.
• Strong relationship management skills and confidence engaging high-value supporters, senior leaders, and Board members.
• Exceptional writing skills with experience developing persuasive funding proposals, donor communications, and impact reports.
• Proven ability to bring teams together, create alignment, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Financial literacy, with experience managing budgets, income forecasts, and KPIs.
• High degree of self-motivation, professionalism, and personal accountability.
• A strong commitment to headspace's mission, values, and youth mental health.

What's on offer

• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of young people across Australia.
• Excellent salary packaging up to the maximum amount ($15,900) - For more information on salary packaging, please refer to: https://www.smartsalary.com.au/.
• Hybrid work environment where you can work from home and in the Melbourne CBD office.
• A focus on wellbeing and a commitment to diversity.
• Additional leave over the Christmas/New Year period.

How to apply

• Click on 'Apply Now' to view the position description, and to complete your application.
• Your application must include a resume and cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for the role considering the Key Responsibilities found in the position description.

To be eligible for this position you must

• Have the right to live and work in Australia.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) in your home State / Territory.
• Satisfactorily undergo a headspace Police Check.

headspace is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, celebrated, and can contribute meaningfully. We encourage applications from people with lived experience of diversity to enhance the depth of skill and insight within our workforce. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this role and all current vacancies.

headspace is committed to being a child safe and child friendly organisation that recognises, respects, and promotes the rights of children, young and vulnerable people.

headspace will provide reasonable personalisation for all candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process. Please advise us should you require assistance.

For more information contact:

Email: lbannister@headspace.org.au

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Mental Health Care

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