Incredible career opportunity to be a part of a transformative new Capacity Campaign! Join the NORTH Foundation to secure transformational gifts that enable cutting-edge clinical research, advanced medical technologies, and life-changing patient care initiatives.

• Incredible opportunity for an experienced major gifts fundraiser, or commercial professional to contribute to a high-impact Capacity Campaign designed to drive innovation and excellence across the North Sydney Local Health District
• Work closely with the Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager, CEO, campaign agency and senior campaign stakeholders to achieve impactful results
• Hybrid and collaborative work environment and competitive salary package

Impact of the organisation and the Capacity Campaign

The NORTH Foundation directly supports healthcare and medical research across the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD). Their work contributes to improving patient outcomes, advancing medical innovation, and enhancing community health. The NORTH Foundation is aligned with leading hospitals and institutions, including Royal North Shore and Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospitals, which are known for their state-of-the-art care and groundbreaking research.

This new high-impact Capacity Campaign is designed to drive innovation and excellence across the North Sydney Local Health District. The Capacity Campaign will play a critical role in the NORTH Foundation’s Clinical Trials Campaign, which seeks to enhance opportunities for innovation in healthcare by enabling research that improves patient outcomes and contributes to vital medical advancements.

Impact of the opportunity

As the Major Gifts Specialist- Capacity Campaign you’ll be at the heart of driving the success of the Clinical Trials Campaign, which will revolutionise healthcare across the North Sydney Local Health District.

This is an opportunity to create meaningful relationships that will fuel the growth of clinical trials and make a lasting impact on healthcare for generations to come.

Working in close collaboration with campaign stakeholders, you will have the opportunity to cultivate, inspire, and secure transformative gifts from high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and philanthropic organisations.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to be part of something truly game-changing where your work will directly contribute to advancing the health and well-being of countless individuals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute tailored strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects for the Clinical Trials Campaign
• Personally manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, ensuring timely and effective engagement, including face-to-face meetings, events, and communications
• Develop and implement stewardship plans to ensure long-term relationships with donors and prepare compelling proposals, presentations, and gift agreements aligned with the campaign’s vision
• Collaborate with the Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager to develop customised donor journeys that inspire transformational giving and work closely with the campaign leadership team to establish annual fundraising targets and strategies for the campaign
• Coordinate donor engagement activities, including campaign briefings, events, and site visits to highlight the impact of clinical trials in the NSLHD
• Monitor and report on campaign progress, including donor pipeline management and revenue tracking
• Leverage partnerships with the NSLHD and other stakeholders to strengthen the NORTH Foundation’s case for support and engage with clinical leaders, researchers, and stakeholders to identify compelling funding opportunities that align with donor interests
• Work with the NORTH Foundation team to provide meaningful recognition for major donors, including tailored impact reports, naming opportunities, and special events.
• Maintain accurate donor records in the CRM system, tracking donor interactions, gifts, and campaign progress
• Prepare regular reports on major gifts activity and campaign performance for internal stakeholders and the NORTH Foundation Board• Collaborate closely with all members of the team and with external stakeholders to reach optimal results

Selection Criteria

• Proven experience and success in major gifts fundraising, with a track record of securing 5-figure and 6-figure gifts, or experience securing commercial partnerships at the same financial level
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with major donors, corporates, and philanthropic organisations
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present compelling proposals, cases for support, pitches and presentations
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines
• A strong collaborative approach, with proven success working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to achieve impactful results
• Familiarity with donor databases (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge) and CRM systems
• A passion for health, clinical research, clinical trials, and the vision of the NORTH Foundation

Applications

Please apply by clicking Apply Now and uploading your resume.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Major Gift Specialist - Capacity Campaign - NORTH Foundation enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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