Philanthropy Lead

**Philanthropy Lead**

**About Us**

For over 60 years, Cancer Council Queensland’s pioneering work has helped save thousands of lives and has improved the quality of life for people living with cancer. Our mission is to lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland raises funds that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer through research to support prevention and early detection.

We are dynamic, outcome-focused, responsive to community needs, and committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence.

Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by employing high-performing employees who live our values of being responsible, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative.

**Working at Cancer Council Queensland**

Our greatest asset is our diverse team of talented, savvy people. Our awesome employees and volunteers tell us that Cancer Council Queensland is a meaningful, rewarding and fun place to work.

We provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member, and we love to recognise and reward our team of superstars with employee benefits such as extra paid days off.

**About the role**

The Philanthropy Lead contributes all activities in relation to philanthropy and individual giving to achieve financial targets. This role is responsible for the administration, management, and stewardship of donors for major gifts, philanthropic programs, trusts and foundations, as well as bequests. It is also responsible for the management of individual giving and cultivation events.

There is an emphasis on developing and maintaining relationships with key donors (including trusts and foundations), as well as working with internal Service Delivery, Revenue and Marketing teams to deliver effective philanthropic campaigns and events.

This role is Permanent Full-time (37.5 hours/week).

**About you**

**Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills**

**Essential Skills**:

- Demonstrated track record of identifying, developing and securing high-value gifts from major donors - ability to close the deal.
- High-level communication & interpersonal skills - EI - (written, face to face, telephone, social media).
- Proven ability and track record of inspiring philanthropists to donate large gifts, and in managing high-level relationships.
- A results-oriented attitude, with demonstrated experience in developing a gift plan and achieving targets.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills, including high-quality writing abilities in developing proposals and other material.
- Excellent multi-tasking, planning and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated creativity and initiative, as well as the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of databases.
- A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player.
- Experience working with senior management, non-profit boards, external agencies and other key stakeholders.

**Desirable Skills**:

- Experience in a similar role in a not-for-profit organisation in Australia.
- Relevant higher education degree.
- Demonstrated commitment to for purpose organisations.

**Your Leadership Contribution**

CCQ has a Leadership Capability Framework which outlines the necessary capabilities of

leaders at different leadership levels: Executive (CEO and GMs), Senior

Managers, Managers, and Frontline Managers (Team Leaders and Senior Coordinators).

As a leader at CCQ, you will be expected to demonstrate behaviours under three core capability groups: Vision and Strategy, Driving Outcomes and Attributes and Behaviours.

**Benefits**
- Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Work from Home options).
- ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year.
- Recognition and Rewards Program
- Two paid Wellbeing days per year
- One paid ‘Thank you’ day at the end of the year
- Professional Development Allowance
- Corporate social events (such as bring your dog to work day)
- Team events, employee connectivity and Healthy Workplace Activities
- Cancer Council Retail shop discount

**Meet Our People**

**How to apply**

Applications, including a current resume and cover letter, are required
**an**d should be addressed to:
**People (Employment) Team**
Cancer Council Queensland
- Current Resume - Your resume should include your contact details, work experience, educational background and professional development.
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