Director of Philanthropy
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Philanthropy professional with a proven track record in securing major gifts to join this Medical Research Institute who conduct world-class medical research.
- Develop Major Gift strategy
- Inspiring organisation
- Part time and home working considered, Brilliant Salary, Southwest Sydney
About the organisation
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a major gifts strategy for a not-for-profit organisation located in Sydney’s South West that conducts world-class medical research. This is a senior role working directly with the CEO and philanthropy board to develop an existing engaged pool of Major Donors whilst also developing the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a strategic major donor fundraising plan with clear targets and objectives
- Manage existing relationships with HNWIs
- Develop engagement and communication plans, donor strategies and proposals
- Identify prospects and manage the cultivation stewardship processes
- Create an engaging donor journey from approach to ask
- Conceptualise and project manage major gift donor events
- Maintain the database in relation to any philanthropic activity
- Grow and develop long term and long-lasting relationships with donors, increasing their level of giving
- Work alongside a supportive CEO and board to develop a strategic approach to the growth and development of the philanthropy portfolio
- Manage budgets, targets and reporting for the major donor program
Skills & Attributes
- Senior level philanthropy background with ability to create and deliver high level strategy
- Proven Major Giving fundraising experience with experience in soliciting large gifts
- Knowledge and experience of successful proposal development
- Experience managing budgets across philanthropy
- Experience managing the entire process across philanthropy from research to ask
- Exceptional relationship management experience and proven track record of building long term rewarding partnerships
- Exceptional presentation skills
- Efficiency in administration and reporting
- A desire to work in a standalone role in a small Fundraising team
- Experience working with senior executives and boards
Application Process
Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on an immediate basis.
Contact: [email protected] using the subject line: Director of Philanthropy enquiry via EthicalJobs
Beaumont Not for Profit has been contracted to recruit this role. Beaumont NFP is a non-profit service specialising in delivering unparalleled permanent and temporary recruitment solutions to the Not for profit sector on a Not for Profit basis.