Philanthropy Officer

About the role

Main Purpose

To develop and implement philanthropic and fundraising activities and initiatives for AYAH - in order to increase philanthropic giving and grow our donor pipeline.

AYAH is the first of its kind in Australia. The purpose-built facility provides age-appropriate care, specific to the needs of adolescents and young adults with life-limiting conditions requiring short-term supportive care, symptom management, or end-of-life care. The facility has a home
- like feel, accessible to teens and young adults and their families and support networks. Services are available to all NSW residents.

AYAH’s philanthropic and fundraising activity is currently in its infancy with huge potential for growth. The Philanthropy Officer will collaborate with the AYAH team and beneficiary stakeholders to identify projects and priorities in need of funding, handle donor referrals, foster relationships with potential and current donors, create relevant impact reporting materials and ensure overall promotion of philanthropy for AYAH. The aim will be to identify, engage and cultivate relationships with prospects, donors, grateful families and members of the community who have the potential to give with the purpose of increasing philanthropic support for AYAH.

Key Responsibilities

The Philanthropy Officer (AYAH) will be responsible for the development and implementation of AYAH’s philanthropic and fundraising activities and initiatives, including stewarding and nurturing current and potential donors.

Some of the key areas the role will be responsible for are:
Prospect Management
- Build and manage a personal portfolio AYAH prospects that have made or have the potential to make a commitment and develop strong and sustainable relationships with these individuals to identify and deepen their interest in supporting AYAH.
- Prepare appropriate backing documents and communicate with Business Services to ensure gifts are received efficiently & effectively
- Prepare proposals, solicitation letters, and other cultivation materials for AYAH prospects/donors
- Prepare stewardship materials and impact reporting for AYAH prospects/donors.
- Develop and implement an annual work plan to maximise effectiveness and ensure activity targets (including number of prospect meetings, visits, calls and contact) and dollar goals are met.

Developing AYAH Fundraising Priorities
- Under broad direction from the Chief Executive Officer, support the philanthropic strategy for Foundation to achieve agreed strategies and targets.
- Establish relationships and work collaboratively with AYAH clinicians and staff to identify and develop fundraising priorities
- Actively attend AYAH meetings and events to collaborate with healthcare staff and clinicians
- Develop and promote gift ideas/ strategies that align with the NORTH Foundations fundraising priorities
- Utilising a ‘Case of Support’ model help to develop AYAH fundraising priorities and engage the broader community
- Assist in the strategic development and coordination of Fundraising Priority events/ launches with a particular focus on meaningful outcomes.

Other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer in line with the strategic vision.

Selection Criteria - Essential
- Excellent time management, administrative and organisational skills with the ability to plan workload, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, report back and adapt to changing circumstances
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and ability to tailor messaging to a variety of audiences
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to establish collaborative and sustainable relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to think creatively, pitch ideas and develop a program/initiative from scratch
- Results oriented approach and desire to deliver tangible outcomes that feed into Foundation strategic goals
- Ability to articulate a case for support for the foundation’s priorities in a way that is compelling and demonstrates impact
- Ability to proactively engage and collaborate with members of the community
- Strategic and analytical thinking; ability to identify opportunities and tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach
- High level of professional information technology skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and with a high level of flexibility both in a team and independently, in an environment with changing demands.

Desirable
- Experience building trusted long-term partnerships and relationships
- Experience working in a multi-cause not-for-profit or philanthropic organisation
- Experience working within the health sector or with medical/health staff
- Experience working with a CRM Data base (like ThankQ, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, etc).

Professionalism

The Philanthropy Officer will be expected to work with a level of independence and self
- direction and must establish effective working relati