Elite Donor Engagement Specialist

8 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Australian Red Cross Full time
About Australian Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is a leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Elite Donor Engagement Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for stewarding and growing relationships with major philanthropic supporters and partners.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify and Cultivate New Relationships: Research, initiate, and develop new relationships with high-capacity philanthropic supporters and partners, including Major Donors, Private Ancillary Funds, Trusts & Foundations, and others.
  • Secure Sustainable Funding: Secure a range of sustainable funding relationships, ensuring the achievement of annual income and other non-financial targets.
  • Pitch Development and Support: Lead and/or support the development of high-quality pitches, funding proposals, and campaign activity.
  • Strategic Advice and Opportunities: Provide strategic advice on funding and philanthropic sector trends, identifying opportunities to ensure the organisation is well-positioned to meet its business priorities.
What You Will Bring
  • Relevant Professional Experience: Relevant experience in philanthropy, securing major gifts, developing effective business development strategies with a focus on partnerships and/or revenue growth, ideally in a rapidly evolving institution.
  • Major Gift Fundraising Strategies: Experience in developing and leading successful major gift fundraising strategies and campaigns.
  • Culture of Philanthropy: Proven expertise in building a culture of philanthropy within an organisation and enthusiastically engaging in one-on-one solicitation and ongoing supporter/partner stewardship.
  • Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive technical knowledge of a wide range of philanthropic work, including solicitation and stewardship of individuals, foundations, and potential partner cultivation and research, grant writing, and special events.
  • Executing Strategy: A successful track record in executing on strategy, setting priorities, managing multiple projects, and working effectively under pressure to achieve individual and organisational goals, including financial targets.
  • Legal, Financial, and Ethical Issues: A good understanding of legal, financial, and ethical issues related to philanthropic giving.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, estimated at $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus excellent benefits, including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, work/life flexibility, career development opportunities, and more.



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