Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 20th Jun 2024
- Sydney > Sydney CBD
Foundation & Friends of the Botanic Gardens (Foundation & Friends) are thrilled to be embarking on a five-year transformative strategic springboard which is currently being implemented together with an ambitious fundraising strategy. This is your opportunity to join them at an exciting time of growth that will drive real philanthropic impact for the gardens and support one of Australia’s oldest cultural institutions!
Foundation and Friends is a not-for-profit membership-based organisation, devoted to supporting, protecting, and enhancing the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, the Domain, the Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan, and the Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens Mount Tomah.
Foundation and Friends’ vision is for ‘a thriving, connected community that leads fundraising and philanthropy to help the Gardens realise their vision.’
The team are dedicated to motivating people, communities, institutions and industries informed and inspired by our Botanic Gardens, public spaces and the Australian Institute of Botanical Science with a view to drive recognition of the importance of plants and support their conservation.
As Philanthropy Coordinator, you will be responsible for effective relationship management, stewarding key donor programs, (including managing mid-tier donors and their Waratah program and aiding the bequest and regular giving program) whilst coordinating the engagement/events calendar.
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy you will undertake prospect research to help identify potential donors, assist with developing pitch proposals, and work across the team to support the Philanthropy fundraising efforts including their communication plans and donor journeys along with contributing to impact reporting.
In this varied role, you will also help cultivate, network, and foster relationships with key stakeholders, and collaborate with other non-profit/community organisations to share resources, driving engagement and awareness.
The role will suit someone with demonstrated relationship and account management expertise looking to further develop/build their fundraising experience, as you get to work across multiple revenue streams and join an organisation at an exciting time of growth and investment, while knowing you work has a positive impact on our environment and community.
The Foundation and Friends team are small, extremely passionate, smart, driven & hardworking.
This is an incredible opportunity to join a growing team at an exciting time of transformation and change!
If you are passionate about using your relationship management skills for an incredible cause, don’t delay.
For a confidential discussion please call 0448 519 121 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Philanthropy Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.