Philanthropy Manager

**About the role**

The Philanthropy Manager (Foundation & Special Projects) is responsible for the management of the Foundation Boards in Australia and the UK. Both Foundation Boards are a sub-committee of the Board comprising volunteer community leaders and philanthropists who are united in their efforts to expand and enrich the support network around the Ballet. This position takes a strategic lead on all stakeholder management, foundation board governance as well as event management, ensuring operational effectiveness, as well as long-term growth of the foundations. This role works in partnership with the Philanthropy Management team in establishing initiatives to increase annual donations and to acquire new donors.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Foundation Board Governance and Management**
- Lead all stakeholder management for the Foundation Board Chair, Chapter Chairs and all Foundation Board members
- Prepare correspondence and briefings for key stakeholders as per Chair and Chapter chair requirements
- Ensure all board documents are current and available on Diligent, and that Diligent access is assured
- Prepare agendas and take minutes at Board meetings and prepare draft minutes & action lists for review by Chair and Philanthropy Director, and then distribution.
- Manage recruitment & induction of new Foundation Board members
- Partner with the Head of Philanthropy in preparing and delivering all high-level Philanthropy reports and analysis for the Foundation Board
- Partner with Philanthropy Director & Patron Managers on moves management for prospects
- Partner with Philanthropy Director & Patron Managers on gift reminders & renewals
- Manage prospect & other Foundation Board events and ensure that all stakeholders are kept across the deliverables
- Create and manage event invitation briefs, run sheets, briefings and internal communications
- Meet, Greet and Coordinate reception and event procedures for Foundation Board events
- Manage opening night ticketing lists including for use during capital city seasons, regional tours, overseas tours
- Be the conduit between TAB and The Ballet Society, both guiding them on decisions and acting at the key reference point in Philanthropy.

**Philanthropic Growth**
- In consultation with the Philanthropy Director and Philanthropy Managers, oversee the planning and development of the Stewardship Matrix and Philanthropy Event Calendar
- Identify major donor prospects for referral to the Philanthropy Director and Philanthropy Managers
- Identify Planned Giving prospects for the Planned Giving Manager to engage
- Establish initiatives to increase annual donations and to acquire new donors in consultation with the Philanthropy Director and Head of Philanthropy
- Use Moves Management managing the donor pipeline of prospects and guiding donors through the lifecycle: Identification, Cultivation, Solicitation and Stewardship

**Knowledge, skills and abilities**
- Confident and well organised with the ability to work autonomously and with minimum supervision
- Excellent verbal communication skills with a diplomatic style and able to work with people from most powerful/influential to peers and general public
- Ability to meet fundraising goals and timeframes, manage multiple tasks to be self-directed, self-organised and work in a calm manner; to be flexible to meet changing needs and priorities
- Experience and knowledge in managing annual/private giving campaigns, patrons/membership programs, donor identification, research and cultivation, gift solicitation, donor recognition and stewardship and event management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; accomplished presentation and public speaking skills; ability to represent the Company at public forums and events.
- Ability to exercise discretionary judgement and handle challenging situations calmly, graciously and constructively.
- Ability to network and utilise networks

**Employee Benefits**:

- Working from home Monday and Fridays
- Complimentary ballet tickets
- A world class architecturally designed open plan head office in Southbank, Melbourne.
- Discounted onsite parking (Melbourne).
- World class artistic facilities

**Employee Wellbeing**:

- Access to our onsite general practitioner (bulk billed)
- Onsite gym (Melbourne)
- Onsite circuit, Pilates, or yoga classes (Melbourne)
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Employee Assistance Program - free confidential advice and counselling services

**Diversity and Inclusion**

As Australia's National Ballet Company, we are deeply committed to cultivating and sustaining an organisation that is equitable, fair and inclusive. Our aim is to become a truly inclusive organisation with a workforce that reflects Australia today. This is fundamental to The Australian Ballet's future success and our ability to continue to contribute to culture and society in Australia. We embrace diversity both on and off stage. The range of perspectives and experience diversity b