Major Gifts Manager

**Major Gifts Manager**

Salary Classification: Clerk Grade 9/10 ($113,343 - $124,901) with a total remuneration package up to $139,007 per annum

Employment Status: Temporary full time

Engagement period: 4 years contract with potential to convert to ongoing employment.

Location: Sydney CBD

**About the Australian Museum**

The Australian Museum is located on the traditional homelands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. The Australian Museum acknowledges the Gadigal people as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

The Australian Museum (AM) operating within the NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment & Trade cluster, is the first museum in Australia and was founded in 1827. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 21 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite.

The new AM mission is: To ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.

The new AM vision is: To be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world -leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.

For more information, visit the website.

**About the role**

The Major Gifts Manager is a key role in building on the success of the Australian Museum to increase its philanthropic ambitions. The role will secure financial support for the Australian Museum from private sources with a focus on individual donors and Trusts & Foundations in order to build a community of philanthropic support to achieve the AM’s strategic vision. The role works closely with the AMF Trustees, AM’s Executive Leadership Team and key internal project leaders to secure funding for a variety of significant projects, including First Nations activities, scientific research projects, capital works, gallery redevelopment, education projects and public programs. The role reports to the Manager, Strategy and Development and work collaboratively with the Development and Partnerships team to secure and steward donors and supporters of the AM at the major gift level.

**About you**

We are seeking a a dynamic Fundraiser with expertise in Major Gifts who will drive the success of the museum’s philanthropy portfolio. We are looking for a strategic thinker with the confidence and experience to tap into potential sources and build networks to raise significant funds for both ongoing projects and future capital campaign works from private sources with a focus on individual donors and Trusts & Foundations.

You will have:

- A strong background in Major Gifts with proven success in raising significant funds from private sources
- Relevant experience in relationship management and working with high-value stakeholders
- Experience developing and managing Major Gifts campaigns/strategies
- Comprehensive senior experience in managing high value donor and supporter relationships
- Proven track record in strategy building, developing donor relationships, and delivering revenue growth
- Exceptional communication skills
- Confident, hands-on, self-motivated individual looking to make a significant direct impact on a Major Gifts portfolio

**Essential Requirements**:

- Proven success in raising significant funds from private sources, ideally with a proven track record in major gifts
- Comprehensive senior experience in managing donor and supporter relationships

**Knowledge & Experience**
- Current knowledge and working experience to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in this Role Description

**Applicants must submit**:

- A one to two page covering letter which outlines your suitability for the role.
- Resume
- What was the largest individual ask you have ever made? Did you secure the gift? Why or why not?
- What is one strategy that you would implement to grow the AM’s Major Gift program?

It is a condition of employment at the Australian Museum that all employees, or prospective employees, be double vaccinated for COVID 19 or hold a valid medical exemption.