Chief Development Officer

7 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia beBeeFundraising Full time
Philanthropy Role Overview

We're seeking a dedicated fundraiser to join our school community. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a passion for major gift fundraising and a desire to shape the future of our students and school. The successful candidate will cultivate enduring relationships across our community, supporting our philanthropic ambitions through cultivation, acquisition, and stewardship of major and mid-tier donors.

About the Role
  • Cultivate key relationships to build trust and long-term engagement, supporting donors to understand the transformational impact of their gifts.
  • Manage a portfolio of prospective major and mid-tier donors to support priority projects.
  • Support the delivery of relevant donor events and communications.
  • Maintain effective records of donor engagement through our advanced customer relationship management system.
  • Engage in professional development to enhance skills that support philanthropic programs.
About You

This opportunity is suitable for someone with:

  • Proven experience in fundraising, marketing, or community engagement, ideally within a non-profit and/or educational environment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills, including the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
  • Excellent project management skills and time management, including the ability to multitask, prioritise, and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and creative thinking, with well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • A sound knowledge of marketing, communications, and fundraising principles, particularly within the education sector.
  • Previous experience working within a complex customer-focused organisation and a proven capacity to work effectively within a team environment.
  • An ability to be flexible, adaptable, and innovative to meet the changing needs of the organisation and clients, including the capacity to demonstrate initiative and work autonomously when required.
  • An ability to interpret, analyse, and report on data.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of customer relationship management systems.

This position may require the ability to work across all campuses, including attending weekend and evening events as required.

Why Work with Us?
  • Free on-campus car parking, access to the Handbury Centre for Wellbeing (gym/pool), lunch provided during term time, and other school community benefits.

Our school is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse. Our Student Safeguarding Framework, which includes the Student Safeguarding Strategy, Policy, and Code of Conduct, is available on our website. We expect that all staff members comply with these policies and procedures.

For further details and to apply, visit our employment page: www.ggs.vic.edu.au/employment

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date.

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