• Are you passionate about purpose?
• Would you like to join one of the largest social impact organisations globally, but operate locally?
• Do you thrive on human connection and fostering partnerships which change the life trajectory of individuals and communities?
• Do you have experience in major gift fundraising and grant writing?
• If this is you, please reach out and share your journey with us.

Overview

• Reporting to: CEO
• Hours: 0.4 to 0.8 FTE, negotiable
• Location: Flexible location with ongoing hybrid/remote work options

ABOUT United Way Australia

We have been helping Australians in communities to reach their full potential for more than 60 years. Our model of change is to empower children and young people through flagship early childhood and youth transition to employment initiatives. We also work to develop new approaches which challenge the status quo in tackling complex social issues, including our innovative business community partnerships model and collective impact work.

Whilst an Australian charity, United Way Australia (UWA) is affiliated with United Way Worldwide, the world’s largest privately funded non-government organisation (NGO) working in over 37 countries and embedded in over 1,100 communities. With more than 130 years of experience globally in tackling community disadvantage and developing effective collaborative partnerships we have a large knowledge and resource bank to support us.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position Overview:

We are looking for a talented and driven Head of Major Gifts to lead our efforts in building and nurturing relationships with key donors, including individuals, and corporate & family foundations.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and effective communicator with a proven track record of securing major gifts of $10,000 and above.

This is a critical role within the Leadership Team, and the Head of Major Gifts will play a key role in advancing the mission of United Way Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive major gifts strategy to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors.
• Manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors, ensuring timely and meaningful interactions.
• Collaborate with leadership to align major gift opportunities with United Way’s strategic priorities.
• Plan and execute personalized cultivation and stewardship events or activities for major donors.
• Research and identify new prospects, leveraging networks and data to grow the donor base.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and tailored communication to solicit major gifts.
• Maintain accurate records of all major donor interactions and contributions using Hubspot CRM.
• Report on major gift progress and achievement of fundraising goals.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate for this role will ideally have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in not-for-profit fundraising, with a focus on major gift solicitation.
• Proven success in securing major gifts of $10,000 or more.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, board members, and volunteers.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using donor management / CRM software.
• Passion for the mission of United Way and commitment to fostering donor engagement.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A salary commensurate with the role and candidate experience
• Exceptional salary packaging arrangements - claim up to $15,900 of salary tax freeper year + meal entertainment expenses up to $2,650 per year.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• All employee conditions listed under the SCHCADS Award.
• A supportive, inclusive, and transparent work environment; including opportunity to engage directly with the management team and Board.
• A highly engaged team with a strong sense of purpose.
• A family friendly, yet professional culture.

Next steps

Click Apply Now to submit your application. 

Please call Fahad Mahmood on 0403514083 or David Harrison on 0413871188 if you would like any further information. A position description is available.

UWA values and champions inclusion. We support affirmative action and equal employment opportunity in the workplace. We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups.