Philanthropy Professional

We are seeking a skilled Philanthropy Professional to join our team in Sydney.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children worldwide. As a key member of our philanthropy team, you will cultivate and steward relationships with major donors and institutional funders to help meet ambitious fundraising goals.

You will manage a portfolio of trusts, foundations, and corporates—leading tailored stewardship that deepens engagement and drives impact.

• Donor Engagement: Identify, qualify and build relationships with philanthropic donors, trusts and foundations, focusing on major gifts.
• Proposal Development: Write compelling, donor-centric proposals and reports that align our program priorities with donor interests, creating persuasive cases for support.
• Portfolio Management: Enhance donor relationships by understanding the motivations, needs, and goals of donors; tailor approaches to create value and inspire long-term commitment and increased giving.
• Compliance and Best Practice: Ensure all activities are compliant with national and state fundraising laws, as well as Australian Privacy Principles, while upholding the highest standards of donor care.
• Support Initiatives: Contribute to broader philanthropic initiatives and cross-functional projects that drive long-term growth in philanthropic revenue.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Passion for Impact: Be motivated by a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children living in poverty.

Exceptional Relationship Manager: Be skilled in cultivating and managing relationships with donors and partners.

Strategic and Creative: Have a knack for writing and presenting compelling proposals and making inspiring asks—whether in person, over the phone, or in writing.

Collaborative Spirit: Thrive in a team environment, working seamlessly with the philanthropy team and other stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

Experience: At least 5 years' experience and demonstrated success in managing donor portfolios and securing major gifts.

Crm skills would also be of benefit.

This role offers a range of benefits, including:

Flexible Working Arrangements: We are supportive of flexible working arrangements, with our team working part of the week from home where responsibilities make this possible.

Salary Packaging Benefits: Our people have access to salary packaging benefits, which result in reduced tax liability.

Child Poverty Reduction: By joining our team, you will be contributing to the reduction of child poverty and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children worldwide.

We are an independent international development organisation working to reduce poverty for children in developing communities. Our mission is to partner to create communities and systems change, which enables vulnerable children and young people, in all their diversity, to assert and realise their rights.

We take extensive steps to safeguard children in any work done by our people, i.e., our staff, volunteers and interns, supporters, partners, board members, ambassadors and suppliers. We strive to keep children safe through child-safe practices, and rigorously ensure we prevent, oppose, and combat all exploitation and abuse of children and vulnerable people.

We believe in a global community where children are safe and can reach their full potential. We take pride in promoting strong safeguarding practices, and conduct ourselves consistent with our policies.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our hiring process. If you have any specific needs or require assistance with the application process, please let us know.