Major Gifts Manager

21 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Gembridge Australia Full time
  • Build and nurture high-value donor relationships supporting children and families in need
  • Lead donor acquisition and engagement strategies
  • Full-Time, Sydney-based, Hybrid

Barnardos Australia
is a leading non-denominational children's social care and wellbeing organisation providing direct care and support to children, young people, and families across NSW and ACT through our integrated Children's Family Centres. With over 600 dedicated staff, Barnardos Australia works to break the cycle of disadvantage by providing safe, nurturing, and stable homes, connected to family and community.

Reporting to the Head of Revenue & Giving, the
Major Gifts Manager
will lead the development and implementation of Barnardos' major donor strategy, cultivating high-value relationships to secure significant philanthropic support. You will steward existing donors, but key will be the acquisition of new donors by proactively building the pipeline through effective research, cultivation, and solicitation. This will be achieved by delivering tailored engagement plans, stewardship activities, and compelling proposals that align with Barnardos' mission and strategic priorities.

This role will work closely with senior leadership, program teams, and fundraising colleagues to identify funding opportunities, develop cases for support, and ensure donor impact is clearly communicated. You will also oversee donor events, recognition programs, and reporting to foster long-term partnerships and maximise revenue growth.

About YOU

  • You are a strategic and relationship-driven fundraising professional with a passion for social impact.
  • 7+ years' experience in major gifts, philanthropy, or high-value fundraising.
  • Proven success in high value, relationship driven fundraising and sound knowledge of the Australian philanthropic landscape.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and inspire support.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing income raising strategies in a NFP context and a proven track record of delivering against revenue targets.
  • Expertise in donor stewardship, proposal development, and impact reporting.
  • Highly organised, with excellent project management and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce), Microsoft Office Suite, and donor research tools (preferred).

APPLY NOW
if you are a Major Gifts fundraising professional, looking to make a meaningful difference by securing vital support for Barnardos' life-changing programs.

Gembridge Australia champions diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and genders.

Gembridge is proud to partner with
Barnardos Australia

For a confidential discussion, contact
Lisa Krishtul
or
Jenni D'Orival
at Gembridge on


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