Job description
Role Details:
- Permanent role, full-time 1.0 FTE
- Location – Melbourne/Sydney
- Reports to the General Manager, Communications & Fundraising
- Flexible working
About SANE
SANE Australia is the leading organisation making a real difference for the five million people affected by complex mental health issues nationally. Australians affected by complex mental health issues – such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, complex trauma, and severe depression and anxiety – experience major barriers in accessing quality, affordable support, and face high levels of stigma and discrimination.
SANE is committed to changing this reality through its digital and phone counselling, peer support services, arts programming and services, and advocacy and research programs.
About the role
The Philanthropy and Fundraising Manager develops the fundraising strategy, leads the team, and manages board reporting and budgets.
They generate revenue from non-government donors, funders, and corporates, and oversee multi-channel fundraising campaigns, donor retention, and acquisition.
The role includes promoting fundraising activities, managing high-net-worth donor relationships, and developing strategies to grow and maintain donor support. This strategic and operational position requires thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and achieve income targets across all fundraising disciplines, focusing on unrestricted income.
- Implement and oversee the Fundraising Strategy and Operational Calendar, introducing new strategies and activities.
- Manage key supporter areas: Trusts, Foundations, Corporates, Major Donors, Regular and Individual Giving, Community Fundraising, and Bequests.
- Lead and manage the Philanthropy and Fundraising team of four direct reports, ensuring effective planning, delivery, and evaluation of all activities.
- Maintain and develop the fundraising CRM database (SalesForce) for data capture and donor communications.
- Provide financial reporting, forecasting, and updates to leadership and the board.
- Ensure adherence to best practices, ethical policies, and legal standards.
- Foster a collaborative team culture with leadership, mentoring, and performance management
Skills & Expertise:
- Outstanding communication skills for varied audiences.
- Strong relationship-building with stakeholders and partners.
- Excellent organisational, planning, risk, and project management skills.
- Proficient in financial management and budgeting.
- Solid understanding of fundraising best practices and legal frameworks.
- Effective use of CRM databases (Salesforce).
- Exceptional research, negotiating, and people skills.
- Adherence to organisational policies and equal opportunities.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 5+ years in diverse fundraising roles, including corporate engagement and partnership management.
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
- Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Successful in developing fundraising strategies and managing databases.
- Strong networking and relationship-building with corporates, trusts, and major donors.
Interested?
Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period and interviews may take place before the closing date. If you think this might be the right fit for you, make sure to Apply Now!
Please note: all SANE Employees are required to complete compliance checks including, Police Checks and a Working with Children’s Check.
SANE prides itself on our diverse and inclusive workforce, we encourage applicants of all backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with lived experience, and people with disability to apply for our roles.