Partnerships and Philanthropy Relationship Manager

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Job Description

There's something special about spending your days alongside like-minded people, just as committed to purposeful work as you. At Save the Children Australia, we attract bright and big-hearted people who are inspired to make a difference. Together, we are fearless in our pursuit of making lasting change for the children and communities who need it most.

A place to make a difference:

In this 12-month fixed-term role, you'll work as a part of our Corporate Partnerships team to help us create lasting change for children everywhere. The Partnerships & Philanthropy Relationship Manager plays an important role in delivering on our vision of a better world for children. Whether it's leading corporate partner and major donor acquisition and stewardship or delivering our comms and marketing strategy for our Partners for Good program, you'll be contributing to our commitment to children in Australia, the Pacific and around the world.

You will make a difference by:

• Growing and managing a robust pipeline of major donors and corporate partners for our annual giving program, Partners for Good.

• Creating compelling cultivation and solicitation materials to increase annual donor contributions.

• Co-leading the strategy and execution of the unrestricted product acquisition and engagement.

• Developing and implementing an annual engagement calendar including events, communications, and donor outreach.

• Managing a portfolio of major donors and corporate partners through strategic, personalized communication.

• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate donor records, including preferences, interactions, and stewardship plans.

A place to feel valued:

Your deep expertise in corporate and philanthropic fundraising is invaluable.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated successful experience in managing supporter relationships in the corporate or major donors' space and developing new business.

• Proven experience in budget/financial management

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present and deliver information in a compelling, clear and confident manner.

• Excellent relationship management, negotiation & interpersonal skills.

• Success in developing cultivation and solicitation strategies.

A place to belong:

We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

• A modern, up to date working space. Or the opportunity to work from home (WFH), or both

• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program

• Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We've established internal networks to support our diverse workforce, foster inclusion and allow you to bring your whole self to work (if that's what you want) (, Parents and , Mental Wellness Alliance, , First Nations Advisory Committee).

• Full salary packaging benefits (please

• Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimum

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Applications close 5th December 2025.

Position Description – Partnerships & Philanthropy Relationship Manager

For more information about this position, please contact Virginia Bakeron Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it's straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

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Job Location

Melbourne, Australia

Position Type

Full-time Maximum Term Appointment

Close Date

12/5/2025