Philanthropy Manager

Inner Brisbane location - Established organisation & well regarded team - Full-time, permanent position - open to 0.8 / 0.9 - Join this Queensland-based health charity and their well-regarded fundraising team in a newly created Philanthropy Manager role, focusing growing their current Major Gifts and Trusts & Foundations income_ - **Inner Brisbane location**: - **Hybrid working, 2 days in the office**: - **Established organisation & well-regarded team**: - **Commitment to your Professional Development**: - **Full-time, permanent position - will consider 0.8 / 0.9 hours.** **The Organisation** This well - **established and reputable charity** provides information, care, and support to Queenslanders diagnosed with chronic disease and other progressive neurological conditions. They are **the leaders for information, education, treatment, care, and support** across Queensland. They also fundraise to **support research** on a national level. Their vision is a world free from the devastating impact of this chronic disease. This organisation truly **has its people at its heart**, encouraging professional development and encouraging internal movement and promotions. *** **The Team** This supportive and welcoming fundraising team of 12 people has been **recognised for its incredible work** by the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA). Their awards and their achievements reflect how they embrace their values of **commitment, collaboration, community, and respect** in their roles every day. You will join a passionate team committed and dedicated to creating positive change. **The Role - Philanthropy Manager** Reporting to the General Manager of Fundraising, the role of Philanthropy Manager is responsible for **maximising philanthropic revenue** through Major Donors ($5000>) and Trusts and Foundations. You will also ensure increased revenue through grants, with external support. You will **take the lead **in driving their **dedication to relationship fundraising** and ensure that they **remain the best** at donor recognition and impact. As Philanthropy Manager you will embrace their commitment to their supporters ensuring their donors of all levels are treated with **respect, honesty, and openness.** You will be confident building solid **relationships cross-team** to build strong case for support information and build relationships with researchers, support leaders, and those impacted directly by this disease. This is a great opportunity to **take an existing portfolio and lift it** to the next level using your **strategic thinking** and experience in philanthropy. **Responsibilities** - Lead and implement the major gift fundraising strategy, fund research, capital, and supporter-funded programs - Research, identity, cultivate, solicit, and implement best practice stewardship of relationships - Work with the marketing team to develop engaging cases for support - Build and steward relationships with Trusts and Foundations to improve income and inspire support - Ensure the grant acquittal process is conducted in accordance with relevant guidelines - In collaboration with Donor Development Manager support the delivery of Gift in Wills stewardship and engagement communications - Track and report relationship management activity to achieve revenue goals - Report on key program metrics to demonstrate program health, identify risks, and monitor relationship activity **Your Skills & attributes** - To fit this incredible team, you will need to be donor-centric and self-driven - Demonstrated success in strengthening a major gift program through your relationships - Exemplary interpersonal skills, listening, empathy, and diplomacy - Confidence to inspire and engage through great story-telling skills - Negotiation and problem-solving skills, comfortable with larger gift asks (up to $100k) - Demonstrated high-level fundraising skills, including the ability to identify opportunities and implement innovative solutions - Experience in using a fundraising CRM (Raiser’s Edge highly regarded **Benefits** - Hybrid and flexible working options (2 days in the office) - Not-for-Profit salary packaging - FIA Award Winning team - Professional development options and pathways - Ongoing leadership development **How to Apply** Don’t delay - a rare opportunity to lead a growing Philanthropy program with a wonderful team. Please send your resume through the ‘apply’ option. For a confidential discussion please contact: - Please note that a positive clearance to work from NDIS Worker Screening Unit will be essential to work in this organisation, this can be completed prior to commencement.