Major Gifts Relationship Specialist

4 weeks ago


Allambie Heights, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance Full time

Location

Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is dedicated to promoting diversity and fostering an inclusive environment that champions equitable opportunities. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Become a part of our mission to positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities while advancing your career within our collective of exceptional professionals. Our core values include Passion, Respect, Ethics, Curiosity, and Courage.

Position Overview

The Major Gifts Relationship Specialist is responsible for identifying, acquiring, nurturing, and sustaining relationships with high-value donors and philanthropists to secure significant financial contributions. These funds will support a variety of strategic research initiatives and client-centered programs/services. This role plays a crucial part in developing and maintaining a network of key funders to ensure a consistent revenue stream and meet established income goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Meet individual annual revenue goals by concentrating on high-value philanthropic contributors and prospects.
  • Collaborate effectively to achieve overall major gifts revenue targets.
  • Conduct prospect identification, research, and wealth screening within both internal and external supporter bases.
  • Build and cultivate relationships with potential donors.
  • Prepare and present donation requests, including the development of funding proposals and presentations.
  • Provide exceptional stewardship to donors, identifying additional engagement opportunities to enhance retention and grow a sustainable major giving program.
  • Maintain comprehensive records of donor and prospect interactions in the CRM system, including value assessments, opportunities, contact planning, communications, and reporting.
  • Contribute actively to the success of the Philanthropy team and the broader Fundraising team by leveraging opportunities and collaborating on engagement initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

  • Proven experience in developing and executing a major gifts program.
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong and effective relationships.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong presentation and promotional abilities.
  • A collaborative team player with a strong work ethic, positive demeanor, and a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills, with exceptional presentation, influencing, and negotiation capabilities.

Benefits of Working with CPA:

  • Access to a tax-free meal, entertainment & venue benefit card valued at $2,650 annually.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including options for compressed hours and remote work.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave and 2 weeks of paid partner leave.
  • 3 additional leave days each year (conditions apply).
  • $100 annual well-being allowance for personal wellness activities (e.g., sports equipment, massages, meditation classes).
  • Discounted gym memberships for employees and their families through Fitness Passport.
  • Employee Assistance Program available.
  • Paid Employee Referral Bonus Program for successful referrals.

Important Information:

At CPA, the safety of our staff and clients is our top priority. This role has been assessed as requiring a low level of physical functionality with specific inherent requirements. We are committed to supporting an inclusive work environment and welcome candidates with diverse lived experiences. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to support candidates throughout the recruitment process and to ensure their success and safety as employees of CPA.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance prioritizes the safety and well-being of our clients and staff. We encourage all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. CPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and advocates for the rights, well-being, and safety of individuals with disabilities. We are a child-safe organization, and all employees are expected to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

CPA maintains a smoke-free workplace, including all sites and vehicles.

Application Process:

Please click 'Apply' to submit your application.



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