Fundraising/Philanthropy - Major Gifts

Fundraising professional to secure major financial gifts for Guide Dogs Queensland, a trusted charity providing vital support to Queensland's low vision community.

• Strong experience as a rising fundraising professional with a major gift specialty
• Queensland-based with opportunity to work remotely from regional areas
• Base salary $120K + super + salary sacrifice + other benefits incl vehicle access
• 2026 FIA Conference in Melbourne – all expenses paid

A developing role in a workplace with a wonderful culture, wise support, and inspiring projects in the pipeline…

Guide Dogs Queensland is widely regarded as one of Queensland's most trusted charities, dedicated to enriching the confidence, independence, mobility, and quality of life of Queenslanders living with vision loss. Its superbly trained guide dogs, loved and respected wherever they go, are just one way it transforms lives and brings joy.

But these remarkable dogs are only one part of a broader, holistic suite of life-changing services. The organisation also delivers tailored programs in mobility training, counselling, occupational therapy, assistive technology, and more, each designed to help individuals of any age achieve their unique goals.

Following a recent restructure, the Philanthropy team is being revitalised under the leadership of a skilled and supportive Philanthropy Manager within major gifts, foundations, and corporate partnerships. With a passionate team and a culture that welcomes fresh talent and ideas, the organisation is entering an exciting phase of growth and innovation. Guided by a new Strategic Plan new initiatives are being smoothly translated into action, expanding services and deepening impact.

The pipeline is rich with promise. A capital campaign is set to launch in December 2026, and a new program, as part of its best at dogs' strategy, will see the diversification of its guide dogs' program into providing gold star dogs that can assist people living with PTSD. Infrastructure expansion is also in the pipeline, opening doors to meaningful new donor conversations. It's a bright future for an exceptional fundraising professional within a nonprofit with a strong reputation as a preferred employer.

The timing is ideal for you to take the next decisive step in your fundraising career.

As an emerging fundraising professional, you bring grace, intelligence, initiative, sound judgement, empathy, and a superlative set of social skills. You're a skilled communicator whose warmth and integrity open doors. You build trust quickly, deliver on your promises, and navigate challenges with quiet resilience and professionalism.

You bring wisdom, emotional intelligence, initiative, sound judgement, empathy, and a superlative set of social skills. You're a skilled communicator whose warmth and integrity open doors. You build trust quickly, deliver on your promises, and navigate challenges with quiet resilience and professionalism. You understand donor stewardship, moves management, and portfolio design, and you're comfortable working autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team securing gifts of $50K+.

You're also an expert in the making, with a solid understanding of contemporary fundraising and the philanthropic landscape. Your ability to communicate creative ideas and inspire others to make a real difference will be key to your success in this person-centred, purpose-driven role. Experience with CRM systems, particularly Salesforce, will be highly regarded as GDQ transitions to new systems. Living remotely or regionally, we are keen to hear from you, a vehicle to support travel visiting prospects and donors will be provided.

Want to talk some more about this gratifying role? Please call Kaye Jeffers on or email your cover letter and resume in Word format to - quoting reference KJFGMG.

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