Fundraising Manager

7 days ago

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

This exciting opportunity involves spearheading major donor engagement, managing high-value relationships, and crafting compelling applications to individuals, corporates and foundations.

As a key contributor to our Fundraising Strategy 2023–2028, you'll play a vital part in achieving ambitious targets and delivering meaningful support for mental health across Australia.

In this pivotal role, you will:

  • Identify and engage prospective donors through research, qualification and a strategic acquisition lifecycle.
  • Develop tailored strategies for cultivating lasting relationships with major donors and philanthropic trusts.
  • Create compelling, donor-focused proposals that align with funding priorities and inspire financial support.
  • Manage donor communications and reporting, including solicitation, stewardship, recognition and internal collaboration.
  • Oversee donor events and representation, leading cultivation initiatives and attending key engagements.
  • Maintain accurate records and apply data insights to improve donor engagement and pipeline development.
  • Track and report performance across fundraising metrics, including regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Lead budget management and work planning, delivering results within defined timelines and financial targets.
  • Promote inclusive practices, aligning with organisational values and engaging communities at greater risk.
  • Ensure ethical standards and compliance with internal policies for donation handling and relationship governance.
About You

To be successful you will hold:

  • 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.
  • Demonstrate the ability to story tell, pitch ideas, and engage audiences in various formats.
  • Stakeholder engagement expertise, including needs assessment, service standards and satisfaction evaluation.
  • Demonstrate relationship management skills, building trusted partnerships with donors, trustees and internal teams.
  • Demonstrate grant writing capabilities, with a track record of securing high-value philanthropic support.
  • Financial and project management acumen, including budgeting, reporting, risk management and data analysis.
Benefits

In return, we offer a:

  • A well-connected location that supports your active lifestyle: A central office facility with modern amenities so you can walk, jog, or ride to work with ease.
  • Flexibility to suit your life: Remote and hybrid work arrangements, part-time and job-sharing options, plus purchased leave opportunities.
  • Various benefits and leave entitlements: Salary sacrifice packaging, meal and entertainment benefits, and various leave options—including parental leave, family and domestic violence leave, gender affirmation leave, and community service leave.
  • Inclusive and values-driven policies: Cultural, ceremonial, and discretionary leave, ensuring our team members can honour the days that matter most to them.
  • Commitment to professional growth: Secondments and blended learning opportunities to support career development and continuous learning.

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