Join a team that’s making a real impact:

Mission Australia has been helping Australians regain their independence for over 155 years. Together they stand with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves.

As a non-denominational Christian organisation, Mission Australia works alongside individuals and communities to break cycles of homelessness and disadvantage through early learning, youth services, family support, employment programs, and affordable housing.

Their fundraising team plays a crucial role in driving this impact. This current opportunity is for a passionate Philanthropy Manager to join this dynamic team and help grow and steward philanthropic partnerships that change lives.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Partnerships Team Lead, you will manage a portfolio of major donors, developing and deepening relationships to secure significant gifts.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with both an engaged supporter base and a new pipeline of prospects to contribute to Mission Australia’s bold vision for ending homelessness and strengthening communities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced relationship fundraiser who thrives on building meaningful connections, communicating compelling cases for support, and driving long-term philanthropic partnerships.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Growing and managing a portfolio of major donors to develop long-term, high-value relationships.
• Creating tailored engagement plans that inspire ongoing and multi-year giving.
• Collaborating with internal teams to identify funding opportunities and craft compelling proposals.
• Contributing to the annual philanthropy strategy, helping shape Mission Australia’s fundraising direction.
• Ensuring accurate donor data management within the CRM (preferably Dynamics).

About You:

You are a passionate and driven fundraising professional with a strong background in major gifts, relationship management, or relationship fundraising. You will thrive on building authentic connections and securing transformative gifts that make a difference.

You’re also:

• Strategic and data-driven, using insights to strengthen donor relationships.
• A natural communicator, able to inspire and engage donors with compelling storytelling.
• Detail-oriented and proactive, juggling multiple priorities while maintaining high standards.
• A collaborative team player, passionate about social justice and making a real impact.
• You are keen to find innovative solutions to grow and retain donor support.

You Will:

• Join a purpose-driven, supportive and close team, dedicated to ending homelessness.
• Be eligible to access generous salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.
• Enjoy flexible, hybrid working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Be part of an organisation with a strong reputation and a meaningful mission.

Are you ready to make a difference? If you’re looking for a role where you can build powerful philanthropic partnerships and drive real change, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.

How to Apply:

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role and including an example of how you have previously stewarded a donor to make a special gift.

Please apply as soon as possible - applications will be reviewed immediately.

To request the job description and salary package, contact: Jakki Travers at [email protected] / 02 9093 4923, using the subject line: Philanthropy Manager - Mission Australia enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Mission Australia has partnered with Beaumont People to recruit this role. Please direct all enquiries to Beaumont People.

Beaumont People believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed Beaumont People would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.