Strategic Philanthropy Partnership Lead

5 days ago

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

We seek a seasoned philanthropy professional to spearhead our major donor and philanthropic partnerships.

In this pivotal role, you will lead major donor engagement, manage high-value relationships, and craft compelling applications to individuals, corporates, and foundations.

  • 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 CRM records and apply data insights to improve donor engagement and pipeline development.
  • Track and report performance across fundraising metrics, including bi-monthly updates.
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 tell stories, 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 donor (CRM) data analysis.
Benefits

Our organization offers a well-connected location that supports your active lifestyle: A modern office in Melbourne CBD with end-of-trip amenities.

We also offer flexibility to suit your life: Remote and hybrid work arrangements, part-time and job-sharing options, plus purchased leave opportunities.

Inclusive and values-driven policies: Cultural, ceremonial, and discretionary leave, ensuring our team members can honour their personal days.

Commitment to professional growth: Secondments and blended learning opportunities to support career development and continuous learning.

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and talents are celebrated.

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