• Join an iconic Australian charity
• Contribute to a just world without poverty
• Inspire support & cultivate deep relationships
• Full-time position, flexible location

Oxfam Australia believes that all lives are equal and no-one should live in poverty. They are a member of Oxfam International, a global confederation working with partners and local communities in 87 countries. Would you like to join this global movement of people working together to eliminate the inequalities that keep people in poverty?

Reporting to the Philanthropy Executive, and part of the Philanthropic Partnerships team within the Fundraising and Resource Growth Section, the Key Relationships Manager will be responsible for growing major gifts fundraising revenue through exceptional and proactive relationship management of Oxfam Australia’s key supporters (Major Donors) and key supporter prospects based predominantly in NSW and ACT and other states as needed.

The role requires the development and implementation of personalised cultivation and solicitation strategies to engage major donor prospects and retain and upgrade existing key supporters. The incumbent will make a substantial contribution to securing Oxfam Australia’s income and growth targets, enabling the organisation to advance our shared purpose of achieving a just and sustainable world without poverty.

About YOU

• Demonstrated experience in major gift fundraising, with success building strong and long-lasting relationships,
• Proven track record achieving ambitious financial targets and securing gifts or grants of $50,000+ from HNWI and trusts and foundations,
• Knowledge of a range of relationship development techniques, as well as strong negotiating, influencing and active listening skills, along with extensive experience engaging organisational stakeholders in the donor cultivation and solicitation process,
• Solid computer literacy, especially MS Office and emails; CRMs literacy is desirable,
• Superb oral and written communication, presentation and promotion skills to a wide range of audiences,
• High attention to detail, working accountably under own initiative to strict deadlines and managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously,
• You have a strong customer and goal focus, a high degree of emotional intelligence and humility, a growth mindset, can-do attitude, flexible approach to your work, a sensitivity to cultural differences, gender issues and equal opportunities, as well as a willingness to learn about diversity for all aspects of development work,
• Committed to Oxfam’s purpose, culture, ways of working and safeguarding policies.

Oxfam Australia is a safe, inclusive workplace where people feel valued, respected and empowered. They are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applicants with personal experience of injustice to apply for opportunities. Applicants will be required to show proof of their right to work in Australia and clear a Police Records Check, Counter Terrorism and Aid Diversion Check. You may be required to provide evidence of your COVID- 19 vaccination or approved medical exemption prior to employment.

Gembridge Australia champions diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and genders.

APPLY NOW if you enjoy inspiring support and cultivating deep relationships with key supporters, with a shared vision of eliminating the inequalities that keep people in poverty.

Gembridge is proud to partner with Oxfam Australia.

For a confidential discussion, contact Dawn Patrick, Javi Medel or Michelle Varcoe at Gembridge on 03 8375 9661 or [email protected] using the subject line: Key Relationships Manager - Oxfam Australia - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.