Major Gifts Officer

1 month ago


St Kilda, Australia St. Michael's Grammar School Full time

The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for managing and cultivating relationships with existing major gift donors and prospective donors, identifying new prospective donors, undertaking research to determine likely areas of philanthropic interest and matching those interests to the School’s needs.

This is a fixed term two-year role with the potential for ongoing, commencing in early 2025. Please note this role will have some after hours and weekend work due to the nature of the role.

The successful applicant will have:

- Previous experience (5 years +) in a similar role, ideally with a focus in education, or be able to exhibit a high degree of aptitude, as a fundraising professional.
- Demonstrated success designing and implementing major donor and bequest fundraising strategies to secure results.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and deliver outcomes, including a strong capacity to conceptualise and to creatively develop a lasting program.
- Expertise in database management, prospect research and wealth screening tools.
- Advanced Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint ).
- Understanding of marketing and fundraising, preferably in major gifts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive abilities, effective listening, diplomacy and tact in dealing with donors.
- Ability to build rapport, interact effectively at all levels of the School and Community, and develop credible internal and external relationships and networks.
- Tertiary qualification in a fundraising, community relations, marketing, communications, public relations or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Current Employee Working with Children Check or willing to obtain.
- National Police History Check (Obtained within the last 6 months).

St Michael’s Grammar School is one of the leading co-educational, independent schools in Australia, providing exceptional learning opportunities to students from Kindergarten to Year 12.

The School is respected for its exceptional education, wellbeing programs and a deep commitment to innovative approaches to teaching, learning and caring. St Michael’s empowers students to approach their lifelong learning journey with courage, confidence and a strong sense of social justice.

**Key benefits of working at St Michael’s Grammar School include**:

- Culture of continuous improvement and celebrating success
- Stimulating work and learning environment
- Exceptional resources and facilities
- Active Staff Association focused on staff collegiality and wellbeing
- Generous professional development and coaching opportunities
- Access to the Schools on-site café and sporting complex
- Staff benefits and Employee Assistance Program

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Katie-Jane Miliani on 03 8530 3341.

**Student Safety and Wellbeing**

St Michael’s Grammar School is committed to Student Safety and Wellbeing. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Student Safety and Wellbeing Policies and Code of Conduct. These documents may be downloaded from the School’s website.


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