Strategic Philanthropy Leader

1 day ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia World Vision Full time
Lead Individual Donor Strategy

We are seeking a seasoned leader to oversee the individual philanthropy program, focusing on cultivating and securing major gifts from donors. This role involves providing strategic direction, leadership, management, and support to the Individual Philanthropy Team in identifying opportunities to engage with existing and new donors.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Create and execute strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors
  • Build strong relationships with major donors through personalized engagement and recognition
  • Contribute to organization-wide donor initiatives related to major donors, middle donors, wills and bequests, and trusts and foundations
  • Develop innovative fundraising campaigns and initiatives to attract new donors
  • Collaborate with other teams to ensure synergies and joint outcomes
  • Model effective leadership in line with World Vision values
About Us:

World Vision is a Christian organization that empowers Australians to create meaningful change for children through relief, development, and advocacy work.

Benefits:
  • Average salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Salary packaging, birthday leave, flexible working arrangements, free parking, and an on-site café
  • Ongoing supervision, support, and training in working with vulnerable children and their families
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Extensive fundraising experience, particularly in major donor portfolio management and corporate sales/relationship management disciplines
  • Management experience, including leading sales/fundraising/account management teams
  • Ability to develop and implement moves management approaches and long-term fundraising strategies
  • Knowledge of stewardship and relationship building principles and modern training techniques


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