Strategic Donor Engagement Specialist

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeePhilanthropy Full time $220,000 - $300,000

The role of Philanthropy Relationships Lead is a key position within our organisation. This individual will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with major donors and philanthropic trusts.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team in this exciting opportunity. The successful candidate will have the ability to story tell, pitch ideas, and engage audiences in various formats.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Identifying and engaging prospective donors through research and qualification.
  • Developing tailored strategies for cultivating lasting relationships with major donors and philanthropic trusts.
  • Creating compelling donor-focused proposals that align with funding priorities and inspire financial support.
  • Managing donor communications and reporting, including solicitation, stewardship, recognition, and internal collaboration.
  • Overseeing donor events and representation, leading cultivation initiatives and attending key engagements.
  • Maintaining accurate CRM records and applying data insights to improve donor engagement and pipeline development.
  • Tracking and reporting performance across fundraising metrics, including bi-monthly updates to stakeholders.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following skills and qualifications:

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in fundraising, marketing, business development, community engagement, or communications.
  • Substantial experience in philanthropy, fundraising, with a strong working knowledge of giving in Australia, including donor motivations and sector-specific trends.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement expertise, including needs assessment, service standards, and satisfaction evaluation.
  • Demonstrate relationship management skills, building trusted partnerships with donors, trustees, and internal teams.
  • Grant writing capabilities, with a track record of securing high-value philanthropic support.
  • Financial and project management acumen, including budgeting, reporting, risk management, and donor (CRM) data analysis.
Benefits of Working with Us

In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

  • A well-connected location that supports your active lifestyle.
  • Flexibility to suit your life, including remote and hybrid work arrangements.
  • Various leave entitlements and benefits, including salary sacrifice packaging.
  • Inclusive and values-driven policies, ensuring our team members can honour their personal and cultural practices.

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