Major Gift Relationship Manager

Are you confident in your ability to identify, develop & steward high-value major donor relationships? Join a growing team who are expanding a philanthropy program to fund world-class research for a wide-reaching cancer

• Join a well-recognised, national health charity
• Exciting time of growth and a transformational new strategy
• Full-time role, permanent role (0.8 or 0.9 can be considered)
• 50% Hybrid working, Sydney, CBD office

The Organisation

This national health organisation funds world-class cancer research across Australia and beyond.

They have invested in more than 600 cancer research projects since and over this time death rates for this far-reaching cancer have improved by an incredible 43%.

With a new transformational research strategy in place, there hasn’t been a better time to get involved and play an integral role in their future impact achieving even greater outcomes.

The Role – Philanthropy Manager, Major Gifts

We are looking for an experienced major gifts fundraiser with experience working for a health-related cause to join their collaborative, supportive team.

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, and passionate about the impact of your work, this role would suit someone at the mid-level of their career. If you already have experience working directly with donors, from identification through to gift but are seeking more autonomy to build and nurture your own portfolio, then this could be perfect for you.

Working closely with the Philanthropy team of four, and the broader fundraising team, you will work collaboratively to motivate and engage existing giving circles and useyour creative approach to identify and build new prospect opportunities together. You will contribute to building a culture of philanthropy in this dynamic and growing charity.

This role will focus on individual Mid through to Major Donor relationship development. Trusts & Foundations and Bequests are managed by other team members.

Responsibilities

• Research, prospecting and cultivation of high-value supporters for your major donor pipeline
• Identify and qualify existing donors who have the capacity and alignment to increase their gifts
• Strategic and personal stewardship of your portfolio utilising and evolving an established supporter journey
• Support the Head of Philanthropy with the engagement of high-value giving circles
• Create funding proposals, donors reports and tailored communication updates
• Liaise with senior leaders and internal stakeholders to organise donor meetings, events, research updates and information to strengthen donor engagement
• Collaborate with the Philanthropy Team to deliver on targets, reports and short and long-term strategic objectives

Your Skills and Attributes

• An ambitious and self-motivated relationship fundraiser with demonstrated experience in a similar role in a health-related organisation (Health research, highly regarded)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate confidently via phone, email and face-to-face.
• Confidence to negotiate and influence, knowing when to make the ask (with the support of the executive team if required)
• Ability to develop professional, inspiring written communications, with support to summarise complex research projects and medical terminology for donors
• Self Driven and Collaborative, ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, with a flexible and positive approach
• Tech-savvy with an appreciation for best practice CRM usage and moves management

How to Apply

If you are ready to take ownership of your portfolio or are seeking an exciting opportunity within a team on the tipping point of something remarkable then apply now!

Please submit an up-to-date resume through the ‘Apply Now’ option. Applications will be reviewed daily, there is no closing date for this role.

If you have further questions, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

• Rebecca Robinson – [email protected] 02 5629 7213 (Mon-Wed & Fri)
• Leish Thomasian – [email protected] 02 5629 7216 (Tues-Fri), using the subject line: Major Gift Relationship Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note that Beaumont People has many other exciting philanthropy, fundraising & marketing roles available in the charity sector, so if this one isn’t quite right, feel free to send through your resume anyway or contact us and we can look at other opportunities for you.