Philanthropy Specialist

Posted: 16/10/2024

Closing Date: 04/11/2024

Job Type: Contract

Location: NSW North Ryde Office &/or Remote

Job Category: Major Gifts

**Why Baptist World Aid Australia?**

If you have a desire to be part of a passionate, people-oriented organisation that is committed to ending povertythen you’re in the right place

Baptist World Aid Australia is an international Christian development organisation working in 20 countries. We partner with like-minded organisations overseas to implement community development and disaster projects that empower communities to lift themselves out of poverty. Last year, our work benefited over 750,000 people.

When you join Baptist World Aid, you’ll become part of a rich, 65-year history. As a valued member of our team, you’ll be integral to achieving our mission of helping Australians tackle the injustice of global poverty.

We’re looking for someone with the know-how, passion, and commitment to inspire our faithful supporters to action on povertyis it you?

**About the role**

We seek a natural relationship builder, who enjoys delivering a high level of supporter experience. They will support the Philanthropy Manager in executing set strategies from data led analysis to achieve both financial and non-financial goals.

As a Philanthropy Specialist you will be integral to achieving or exceeding donation revenue targets. You will do this by building the deep engagement and relationships we have with existing partners and key supporters. This role makes a direct and significant contribution towards the ability for Baptist World Aid to partner with overseas organisations in community development, disaster projects and more. This role is supporter focused.

Like to know more? Read our PD here

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**About you**

You may be working in a relationship management or account management role, philanthropy or major giving role and are looking to use your skills and experience to impact our world in a tangible way. As a Christian you will share our vision for a better world for all and you will have experience in these areas;
**Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience**
- Experience in developing relationships with high net worth individuals, and crafting and implementing relationship/philanthropic strategies and communication plans
- Demonstrated success in closing gift solicitations, ideally at the six-to seven-figure level
- Experience in Microsoft Office including advanced skills in Excel and an ability to understand and interpret data reports and large data sets
- Proficiency with donor/customer databases for analysis and managing supporter information and financial details.
- Experience within the not for profit / for purpose sector
- Understanding of best practice relationship-based fundraising
- Ability to work in a cross-functional structure
- Proven track record of achieving and exceeding targets
- Be well connected, networked and respected in your city and community
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Strong team player who can collaborate with a range of people to achieve shared results
- High level of financial literacy and project management skills
- The ability to work with experience and passion from a suitable home setup if working remotely
- The availability and willingness to travel to Head Office in Sydney several times per year if you are based away from Sydney Head Office.

**Desirable knowledge Skills and Experience**
- Existing networks in the Christian community across Australia and understanding of/ experience in the Baptist context
- Understanding of and/or desire to learn about the international aid and development sector and of Christian principles in development
- Experience in a Philanthropy role or other fundraising or sales experience with a track record of success
- A passion for continual learning and improvement
- Understanding of the discretion and confidentiality required when engaging with large donations and high net worth individuals
- Driver's license

**About you**

As a Christian, you’ll share our vision for a world without poverty as God intendsand participate enthusiastically in prayer sessions, biblical reflection sessions and church services.

**Why work with Baptist World Aid?**

We want our people to live life to the full and have developed a range of Better World benefits to create a valued employee experience. Some of the ways we make this possible are;
- Salary sacrificing
- Staff Encounter Trips
- Additional annual leave between Christmas and New year
- Life Leave
- Paid parental leave
- Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks
- Ability to purchase annual leave
- Recognition awards
- Flexible and remote work
- Learning and Development support
- Employee Assistance Program and Chaplaincy support
- Superannuation Matching Contribution for those eligible