Head of Bequests

National Opportunity, open to location
- Exciting time to join a trusted National brand
- Generous base salary + super + salary packaging

**_Advance your career by leading one of the country’s largest Bequests programs. This National role will work with visionary leaders to grow & develop a high performing team._**
- National Opportunity, open to location
- Exciting time to join a trusted National brand
- Full time, permanent role
- Generous base salary + super + salary packaging

**The Organisation**
There has never been a more exciting time to join The Heart Foundation’s fundraising team.

Now working as a unified National entity, the organisation is committed to improving the heart outcomes and health inequalities of Australians. Their highly skilled team of welcoming, supportive and passionate people work together to deliver their strategy and purpose: ‘One Heart, One Team.’

With inspirational new leadership in place, you will be truly empowered to make a difference through challenging and meaningful work.

**The Fundraising Team**
Working closely with the newly appointed, National Manager - Philanthropy & Development, who boasts an impressive background in growing successful teams and income, you will be in safe and supportive hands.

With a clear growth vision for the next 3-5years, the focus will be to enrich and expand upon their already diverse fundraising portfolio, increasing engagement internally and externally.

**The Role - Head of Bequests**
The Heart Foundation’s Bequest program is one of Australia’s largest, currently raising just under $30 million year on year. We are looking for
**a specialist bequest expert** who has the experience and commitment to take one of the most successful bequest programs in the country to the next level.

Reporting directly to the National Manager, Philanthropy & Development, you will
**lead the national Bequest Program team **by ensuring that all aspects of the program are nurtured and developed, with a view to significantly growing this important stream of income. By aligning donors and their legacy plans with the vision and values of the Heart Foundation, you will inspire individuals to consider leaving a Gift in their Will to the Heart Foundation.

As Head of Bequests, you will
**lead from the front**, ensuring that the administration, communication and relationship aspects of the Bequest Program are well managed.
- Are you passionate about building a culture of philanthropy across an organisation?
- Are you an innovative and creative thinker who can approach traditional fundraising from new angles for a trusted brand?

Then this might be the
**career defining opportunity** you have been seeking.

**Your skills and attributes**:

- Demonstrated success leading the development & delivery of an integrated Bequest strategy
- High level interpersonal skills, the ability to influence, build & maintain relationships with diverse internal & external stakeholders
- Proven success in developing proven, successful bequest donor journeys & increasing income
- Confident in all aspects of budget management & stakeholder reporting, including ROIs & team KPIs
- Confident in analysing reports, statistics & other data to identify trends & best practise benchmarks
- A balanced approach to relationship management & the importance of implementing appropriate automation
- An experienced and collaborative leader who provides clear direction, expectations & support

**How to Apply**

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact, Rebecca Robinson on 02 9133 9322 (Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri). Applications will be reviewed regularly as there is no closing date for this role.