Head of Development

3 weeks ago

North Ryde, Australia Achieve Australia Full time

Leading Disability Organisation
- Major Gifts Fundraising
- Hybrid workplace

**Purpose of the role - Head of Development**
As the Head of Development at The Achieve Foundation, you will drive the growth of our Major Gifts revenue stream by identifying, cultivating, and securing sustained contributions from high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic organisations. Your focus will be on creating meaningful donor relationships that enhance our mission of advancing social inclusion for people with disability in Australia

**Why Join the Achieve Foundation Team?**
The Achieve Foundation seeks to transform outcomes for people with disability. We develop
scalable models of inclusion and implement those in partnership with large organisations to achieve national reach. We bring people, tools and resources together to break down barriers to inclusion.

The Achieve Foundation (TAF) is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively encourage people with disability to apply, as we believe that lived experience enriches our team and strengthens our mission. Most of our staff proudly identify as people with lived experiences of disability, and we celebrate the unique perspectives each team member brings. As part of a passionate, purpose-driven community, you will play a key role in advancing social inclusion for people with disability, helping us build a society where everyone can thrive.
**What reasonable adjustments can we make to our recruitment process to welcome you?**
**Role Responsibilities**:

- Work collaboratively with the Director of Investment and Philanthropy to develop and implement the organisation’s engagement, mass, mid-level and major donor strategy with a focus on high-net-worth individuals and their giving vehicles.
- Conduct extensive prospect research and identify potentials for engagement. This includes wealth scanning and researching philanthropists.
- Formulate recruitment and retention strategy for Major Donors. This includes a donor stewardship program that connects with donors, following up with them on their contributions to build authentic lasting relationships.
- Develop effective communication material to convey TAF’s mission to major donors. This includes marketing materials, major gifts proposals and gift solicitation letters.
- Build a Major Gifts revenue stream to generate a minimum annual revenue of $1.5M leading up to annual revenues of $2M in 3 years.
- Manage all aspects of metrics and reporting related to mass, mid-level and major gifts to TAF
- Represent TAF at networking events and sector meetings.

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**To be successful in this role, you will need**:

- Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline
- Advanced level of written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders in a range of styles as well as the ability to write detailed reports and submissions Storytelling abilities are an essential skill for this role.
- Demonstrated expertise in fundraising specifically in generating a minimum of $1M annually in Major Gifts revenue.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing a donor journey strategy for mass, mid-level and major donors.
- Demonstrated expertise in organising events to achieve revenue goals including, but not limited to, fundraising events, round table gatherings of donors and engagement opportunities.
- Demonstrated expertise in employing prospect research tools and donor databases for Major Gifts.
- Demonstrated expertise in measuring data and ensuring reporting in relation to major giving. This includes working knowledge of nonprofit CRM software.
- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work with mínimal supervision, including the ability to multi-task efficiently.

**Great employee benefits**
- Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
- Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
- Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
- Support for a healthy lifestyle, including fitness memberships and wellness programs.
- Regular training and support to succeed in your role.

**About The Achie**ve Foundation**: The Achieve Foundation was established in 2021 by Achieve Australia, a disability service provider with a passion for social inclusion.

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