Job description
Our client is a large health service that has an exceptional reputation for caring for communities across Australia. Within this service is their philanthropic Foundation that is responsible for acquiring donations that fund specific purposes, such as, essential life-saving and surgical equipment, medical research, large mental health programs, healthy ageing initiatives, palliative care pilot projects, and perinatal care programs.
Our client partners with a variety of donors, including large philanthropic and family donors, corporate partners, trusts and foundations, community fundraisers and staff within the health service itself.
Our client has distributed millions of dollars to a range of essential healthcare projects that have benefited the lives of the smallest Australians to our most wise and mature members of society. They believe in providing holistic and compassionate care which is rooted in mutual respect, innovation and teamwork.
The Opportunity
The Philanthropy Manager is a newly created position, born out of the desire to bolster the existing fundraising capabilities of the team and help take the Foundation to a new level of philanthropic success. This role is responsible for overseeing and growing the Trusts and Foundations program and reports directly to the Foundation’s CEO, who loves collaborating, has a good sense of humour and enjoys bringing fun and enthusiasm into the work environment.
Our Client actively encourages their team members to “share crazy ideas” and support each other to thrive. To help the new incumbent succeed, our Client is able to open doors and be the conduit to great outcomes.
This is an exciting and rare opportunity to work with an inspiring, supportive and experienced leader in the philanthropy sector. It is a role that will enable you to make it your own and fully take the lead to successfully fund projects that will literally save lives!
About You
You are an exceptional relationship builder and have demonstrated experience either directly managing or assisting in the management of a Trusts and Foundations portfolio. You understand how to apply for fundraising grants, have knowledge of when grant rounds are taking place, and are confident developing relationships from a cold and warm start.
Proactiveness, rapport building, compassion and curiosity are the brightest jewels in your crown that have aided in your professional and personal achievements thus far.
You’re at a point in your fundraising career where you are seeking more autonomy and ideally want to work in an environment where you are supported to spread your wings, have fun in what you do, and make an meaningful contribution to the greater good. You may already be a philanthropy manager with some experience in applying for funding grants and T&Fs but you’re looking to be a specialist in this area. Or, you may already be an experienced T&Fs Manager working in either education, medical research or in the Not For Profit sector, but you want to make more impact and are passionate about health and wellbeing.
About The Role
To be considered for this role you will be required to demonstrate your capabilities:
- building impactful relationships with representatives of funding bodies, high net worth families, philanthropic organisations and internal stakeholders
- identifying and managing a portfolio of new and existing trust and foundation donors
- evaluating and reporting on the ongoing performance of grant programs
- Ability to identify and seek prospective philanthropic partners
- working independently with minimal supervision and also able to collaborate regularly with team members
- drafting, submitting and successfully managing funding applications, acting as the key liaison with internal stakeholders
- developing and implementing donor cultivation and stewardship plans
- tracking donors using the CRM Raiser’s Edge (desirable not essential)
The successful candidate must complete the FIA Code of Conduct training within the first month of joining our Client’s organisation. In addition, a current Police Check will be required, as well as showing evidence of receiving Influenza and Covid vaccinations.
The Offer:
This is a permanent .8fte (4 day week) role located in Richmond. Our Client supports flexible and hybrid working, and is offering 2 days in the office, and 2 days from home, with Tuesday being their team anchor day.
This role is paying up to $120K + Super (pro-rata), plus full NFP/PBI salary packaging.
If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, passion and experience, please make an application immediately by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button below. This role may be filled before the Advertisement close date so please do not delay in applying.
To confidentially discuss this exciting opportunity further, please call Manelle Connelly on 0428 679 060.
Johnson Recruitment is proud to be bringing you another exclusively managed career opportunity in the Health sector.