Philanthropy Officer

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Scope (Aust) Full time

**About Scope**

Scope's purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. We support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals. Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers a range of services including supported independent living, short term accommodation (respite), social connections, lifestyle options, therapy and employment services in over 420 service locations across Victoria and NSW.

**About Your Role**

Scope has an exciting and unique opportunity for a Philanthropy Officer to work within our Marketing Division.

Reporting to the Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager, this role is responsible for the development or warm and strong relationships with both donors and non-donors to increase philanthropic income.

**Your Key Focus**

You will be responsible for the development and maintenance of communications to people leaving gifts and their families, trusts and solicitors.

You will:

- Actively manage relationships with key Scope donors
- Manage administration of confirmed bequest donors
- Liaise with solicitors to ensure timely administration of estates
- Develop relationships to secure future gifts
- Work wit legal/ local solicitors/ trustee companies to build Scope reputation

**What We Look For**
- Strong experience in dealing with wills and trusts
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to establish and maintain strong collaborative partnerships
- Comfortable working within an ambiguous environment that is experiencing rapid growth
- Ability to build a growth mindset
- Knowledge on family provision law, fundraising practices and grant management experience is highly desirable

View the position description here

**Skills, experience, qualifications**

**Scope as an Employer**

At Scope, we 'Celebrate our people' by rewarding you with access to an exclusive benefits platform. You will have access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more. It's one of the ways we thank our team for the ongoing and valued contribution they make to the lives of the people we support.

**View our stance on**inclusion, diversity and human rights**.**

Scope (Aust) is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Take your career on a journey with Scope and work proactively with us to achieve our purpose

**_ Please note, successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and a Working with Children Check. If you have lived or worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, a certified International Police Check from that country or countries will also be required. Please note that the offer will be conditional on meeting these requirements._



  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Swinburne University Of Technology Full time

    We are seeking a dedicated Philanthropy Officer to join our high performing team at Swinburne University and provide administrative support for the fundraising team activities of the University Advancement Office.As the Philanthropy Officer, you will be responsible for key areas, particularly coordination and oversight of donor funded scholarships, payment...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RMIT University Full time $98,765 - $123,456 per year

    Overview:Full-time, Continuing positionSalary HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working ArrangementsBased at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the UniversityAbout YouThe Development Officer, Philanthropy is responsible for supporting the fundraising team to build and maintain productive and...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Equity Trustees Full time

    Active Philanthropy Coordinator – Equity TrusteesWe are seeking a values-driven Coordinator with a deep passion for philanthropy and the for-purpose sector to play a key role in supporting the operational efficiency of the Active Philanthropy team. This team works alongside the Charitable Trust, Community (Indigenous) Trust, and Social Impact teams to...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Equity Trustees Full time

    Active Philanthropy Coordinator – Equity TrusteesWe are seeking a values-driven Coordinator with a deep passion for philanthropy and the for-purpose sector to play a key role in supporting the operational efficiency of the Active Philanthropy team. This team works alongside the Charitable Trust, Community (Indigenous) Trust, and Social Impact teams to...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Cbm Australia Full time

    Philanthropy Coordinator- Hybrid role with 2 days a week in our Richmond office, and flexible work arrangements.- 8 weeks paid parental leave.- Additional salary packaging up to $15,900 + meals and entertainment card up to $2,650.**About us**:At CBM Australia, our mission is to end the cycle of poverty and disability. Through our programs, technical advice,...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Equity Trustees Full time

    02nd September, 2025 We are seeking a values-driven Coordinator with a deep passion for philanthropy and the for-purpose sector to play a key role in supporting the operational efficiency of the Active Philanthropy team.This team works alongside the Charitable Trust, Community (Indigenous) Trust, and Social Impact teams to foster impactful giving.The primary...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeePhilanthropy Full time $60,000 - $90,000

    Philanthropy Coordinator Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Philanthropy Coordinator to join our team.The Philanthropy Coordinator plays a key role in cultivating meaningful relationships with donors, coordinating the Gift in Wills program, and delivering inspiring philanthropy communications.This involves working closely with...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Equity Trustees Limited Full time $600,000 - $1,100,000 per year

    We are seeking a values-driven Coordinator with a deep passion for philanthropy and the for-purpose sector to play a key role in supporting the operational efficiency of the Active Philanthropy team. This team works alongside the Charitable Trust, Community (Indigenous) Trust, and Social Impact teams to foster impactful giving.The primary purpose of this...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Equity Trustees Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    We are seeking a values-driven Coordinator with a deep passion for philanthropy and the for-purpose sector to play a key role in supporting the operational efficiency of the Active Philanthropy team. This team works alongside the Charitable Trust, Community (Indigenous) Trust, and Social Impact teams to foster impactful giving.The primary purpose of this...


  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Heart Foundation Full time

    OverviewPhilanthropy Specialist at Heart FoundationHybrid work arrangement from Melbourne or Sydney offices. Role can be based in either city.Base pay rangeA$100,000.00/yr - A$100,000.00/yrAbout UsHeart Foundation is one of Australia's most recognised not-for-profit organisations, dedicated to improving heart health and saving lives through research,...