Philanthropy Manager

Employment Type: Permanent part-time

Location: Mercy Health corporate office in Richmond VIC 3121

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Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people at every stage of life. Across our aged care homes, hospitals and research facilities, and across numerous cities and towns, we’re on a journey to keep growing our impact for the next hundred years.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, you’ll become part of a proud history built on over 100 years of expertise, skill and care. As Philanthropy Manager, you’ll use your experience managing major donor and gifts in Wills programs to help achieve even more for all who need us.

What you’ll bring
It takes a special kind of person to work in healthcare or community services. If you are genuinely interested in helping others, then you’ll find you can build something here and find your place in a team of 10,000 hearts.

To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated experience in gifts in wills or major gifts programs, confidence “making the ask”, and with a track record of significant income generation.- A strong understanding of stewardship principles as they relate to bequests and major gifts.- At least two years’ experience in relationship fundraising (e.g. creating donor journeys, moving donors through a pipeline, managing a caseload of supporters and developing and maintaining relationships).

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.- Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.- Proof of the right to work in Australia.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.
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