Philanthropy Manager

1 week ago

Sydney, Australia Sir David Martin Foundation Full time

About the role
- Break addiction, provide safety, hope, & opportunity to vulnerable youth
- Cultivate & grow philanthropic relationships fostering a culture of generosity
- Full-time | Sydney based | Blended WFH flexibility | Small supportive team

The Role

As the Philanthropy Manager, you will play a vital role in advancing the mission of the Foundation by cultivating and stewarding meaningful philanthropic relationships. You will work closely with the General Manager and the fundraising team to develop the strategy and deliver results to increase major giving, bequests, and funding from grants, trusts, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, ensuring the sustainability and growth of impactful programs supporting vulnerable young people.

Additionally, you will:

- Develop key relationships through moves management and implement a solid acquisition plan
- Engage with donors at events and through face-to-face meetings
- Create meaningful donor journeys and acknowledgments
- Manage key partner and stakeholder relationships
- Provide reports on impact and outcomes

Skills Required

Your skills and experience will include;
- Robust multi-tasking, planning, and creativity skills
- Strong understanding of prospect research and social impact measurements
- Ability to produce impactful proposals and donor communication
- High-level emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication, and negotiation skills

The Organisation

Sir David Martin Foundation is a 30-year-old family foundation, helping young people in crisis. The Foundation is the major funder of Mission Australia’s Triple Care Farm, a unique, holistic treatment centre that each year gives over 200 vulnerable young Australians, aged 16-24, a safe place to get well and prepare for new opportunities.

The Foundation has raised over $70M since 1990 through fundraising and philanthropy, enabling best practice models of treatment for youth drug and alcohol addiction.

Benefits & Culture
- Flexible working conditions including work from home provisions
- Collegial, supportive, and work life balance friendly environment
- Access to professional development opportunities

If you are a relationship fundraising professional looking to make a difference and support young people in crisis, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the skills required above. Alternatively, contact Kelly Gentle from NGO Recruitment on 02 8243 0570 to discuss the role.
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Sector: #Children, #Community_Support_Services, #Drug_Alcohol_and_Addiction, #Youth_and_Young_People

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