Philanthropy Manager

6 hours ago

St Kilda, Victoria, Australia St. Michael's Grammar School Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

St Michael's Grammar School is seeking a passionate Philanthropy Manager to join our Advancement Team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the School's vision by building a sustainable major gifts program to enable the School to achieve its Philanthropic goals. Initially there will be a particular focus on major gifts for identified key building projects. Philanthropy Manager is a full-time ongoing opportunity.

About the Role

Working with the Director of Advancement, you will be responsible for:

  • identifying existing donors who are prospective major donors, and new prospects.
  • managing and cultivating relationships with prospects.
  • engaging with prospects to determine likely areas of philanthropic interest and matching those interests to the School's strategic intent.
  • actively soliciting and securing high level gifts in conjunction with key Leadership staff and Board members.

This role includes some after-hours and weekend work due to the nature of donor engagement.

About You

You are a confident relationship-builder with:

  • 3+ years of experience in a similar role, (ideally with a focus in education), or be able to exhibit a high degree of aptitude, as a fundraising professional.
  • demonstrated success designing and implementing major donor and bequest fundraising strategies to secure results.
  • strong strategic thinking and program development skills
  • expertise in CRM systems, prospect research, and wealth screening tools
  • excellent communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills
  • a tertiary qualification in fundraising, marketing, communications, or a related field
  • a current (or willingness to obtain) Employee Working with Children Check and recent National Police Check

Why Join St Michael's?

  • A culture of continuous improvement and innovation
  • Generous professional development and coaching opportunities
  • Access to exceptional facilities, including an on-site café and sporting complex
  • A vibrant and supportive staff community
  • Staff benefits and Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply

Applications close Sunday 14th September at 10:00am.

Please submit your cover letter and resumé outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For more information, visit or contact Ms Nadine Moustafa on

Student Safety and Wellbeing

St Michael's Grammar School is committed to Student Safety and Wellbeing. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's Student Safety and Wellbeing Policies and Code of Conduct. These documents may be downloaded from the School's website.

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