Senior Manager, Philanthropy and Partnerships

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Gembridge Full time
About the Role

The Senior Manager, Philanthropy and Partnerships will be responsible for identifying and stewarding prospective major donors, developing strong, mutually beneficial relationships and growing income from high net worth individuals, philanthropic advisors, and private ancillary funds.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a regional team of major gift managers to engage and deepen relationships with philanthropic supporters across various regions.
  • Establish new relationships to grow revenue and meet revenue targets.
  • Develop robust pipelines, secure funding, and create compelling communication materials and engaging events and program visits.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create and respond to funding opportunities with high-quality acquittal reports, aligned to the strategic plan.
  • Support gift administration, prepare reports, and track revenue.
Requirements
  • 5+ years of management and relationship fundraising experience and an innovative approach to fundraising practice.
  • Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding financial targets through attracting new philanthropic donors.
  • Experience in pitching and presenting to high net worth individuals and philanthropic advisors.
  • Demonstrated experience with Moves Management and strong understanding of using a CRM database.
  • Highly developed, engaging, and professional written and verbal communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
  • Excellent presentation skills along with outstanding ability to persuade and inspire.
  • Strong relationship building and management skills.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing small to medium-sized teams.
  • Sound reporting and Microsoft Office Suite skills.
  • Broad knowledge of best practice major donor relationship management and the philanthropic landscape in Australia.
  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated transferable skills in a similar role.
About Gembridge

Gembridge is a proud partner of The Smith Family, a national, independent charity that has helped Australians in need for over 100 years. We are committed to principles of cultural diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.



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