Philanthropy Specialist

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from healthcare. MSF's actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality.

Benefits of working with MSF Australia

• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements
• Salary packaging plus insurance benefits & allowances
• Annual salary review
• Annual performance review
• Annual personal training budget & LinkedIn learning Licence
• Employee Assistance Program
• Headspace membership
• Strong culture of diversity and inclusion
• Career growth & development opportunities
• Additional leave & purchased leave options
• Novated lease & retail discount benefits
• Monthly Friday afternoons off
• Plus more

Responsibilities of the role

Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager – Mid Value this newly designed position will play a pivotal role in supporting the development and growth of the Mid Value program through the implementation and daily operations of key fundraising initiatives for MSF Australia and New Zealand.

A core focus is on a multi-channel fundraising approach that prioritises personalised donor engagement in addition to direct marketing and digital fundraising strategies, the goal is for you to build meaningful relationships that retains support, increases donor loyalty and grows revenue.

You will be accountable for managing a large portfolio of donors ensuring the effective solicitation of gifts, and the cultivation and stewardship of donors, supported by timely reporting and administration.

In addition to supporting the Mid Value program you will also actively identify prospects for the Major Giving and Gift in Wills programs, creating a seamless pathway for deeper donor engagement and long-term philanthropic commitment.

What you will bring

As a donor facing fundraiser, you will be known for your confidence in speaking with donors and your alignment with achieving significant growth targets. You will be motivated by developing your career in fundraising and contributing to a global humanitarian aid organisation. Ideally you can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in fundraising, donor stewardship or account management, ideally in a not-for-profit organisation.
• Knowledge of broad fundraising principles and industry practices – in particular philanthropic and direct marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and social skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.

Applications

Select the Apply button and upload your resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on receipt.

For more information, see the website or contact the MSFA Talent Acquisition team with any questions

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Transparency, Respect
,
Understanding of Diversity
,
Stepping In
and
CollaboraTion.

We value T.R.U.S.T as an essential element to how we operate and believe that these organisation values flow from this trust that we build.

MSF Australia (MSFA) is committed to developing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and fostering a culture of belonging for all our staff. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better achieve our social mission of providing aid without agenda. We strongly encourage First Nations peoples, people from LGBTQIA+ communities, people from diverse cultures and language groups, and people who live with a disability to apply. We invite all requests for a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process if this will support your application. For more information, call or email MSFA Human Resources on

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In support of the Child Protection Policy, a criminal background check will be required during the
recruitment process
for selected candidates. A criminal record will not automatically preclude anyone from the position they have been selected for.