Remote opportunity to build and deliver a philanthropy program for an established NFP – driving major gifts, trust & foundations, grants and bequests

• Work from home, remote role
• Permanent Full-time position (open to part-time 0.8)
• Develop and lead a new philanthropy program

About The Organisation - LiveBetter

LiveBetter Community Services have been dedicated to supporting regional Australia for over 35 years. As a not-for-profit organisation, they provide a wide range of community services across Central Queensland and regional NSW. With a focus on holistic care and local engagement, they deliver over 80 customer-focused programs, touching the lives of more than 10,000 individuals and families each year.

About the Role - Development Manager, Philanthropy

Are you passionate about bridging the gap in community service access between regional and metropolitan areas? LiveBetter are seeking a Fundraising Development Manager to drive their philanthropic fundraising efforts to enable them to diversify their income and expand their impact even further.

Reporting to the General Manager of Marketing, Communications & Corporate Development, you'll play a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing relationships with major donors, trusts, and foundations, grants and bequests.

This is a newly formed role that will take the lead on all things philanthropy, you’ll use your expertise in major gifts or trusts and foundations to build the philanthropy program from the ground up with the support of an engaged fundraising committee comprising of Board members and the CEO. Appreciating the potential impact that this new role will have over the next 3-5 years for the organisation’s income, you will have support, creative freedom and trust to deliver what you do best.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic philanthropy plans aligned with mission and objectives
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, trusts, and other potential fundraising sources
• Steward relationships, articulating LiveBetter as a trusted charity and essential community service provider
• Lead philanthropy related fundraising events and campaigns, collaborating with the marketing and communications team
• Monitor and report on fundraising performance against targets, adjusting strategies as needed
• Develop internal stakeholder relationships driving a culture of philanthropy
• Manage and report on the philanthropy pipeline and activity

Your Skills and Attributes:

• Demonstrated experience in securing philanthropic income from Trusts, Foundations, Bequests and Major Gifts
• Strong high-level relationship development and networking skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into an actionable plan
• Exceptional communication and project management skills
• Creativity and a genuine passion for making a difference
• Self-driven and autonomous with proven success in a home-based role

Benefits for you

• NFP Tax benefits through their salary packaging program
• Access to Fitness Passport and true flexibility in your working schedule
• Supportive management team and commitment to your professional development
• The opportunity to transform lives and make a meaningful impact in regional communities
• Remote working, regional and interstate travel

How to Apply

Join LiveBetter in inspiring possibility and empowering communities. Click 'Apply Now' now to be part of their dynamic team at a pivotal point in future growth strategy.

Please note this is a work from home opportunity with preference given to Sydney / Melbourne based candidates. Other locations will be considered. Travel to regional areas and interstate will be required occasionally.

Apply now with an up-to-date resume clearly outlining your success in securing philanthropic high value income. If you require additional information before applying, please email Leish Thomasian - [email protected] using the subject line: Development Manager, Philanthropy - LiveBetter Community Services - Remote / Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

*NB You will be required to pass a National Criminal History Check and Pre-Employment Medical Assessment, including drug and alcohol screening and a Working with Children Check if successfully selected for this position.

Beaumont People has been contracted by LiveBetter Community Services to recruit this role, please direct all enquiries to us. We offer a non-profit service specialising in delivering unparalleled permanent and temporary recruitment and consultancy solutions to the Not-for-profit sector on a Not-for-Profit basis.