Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters. MSF provides assistance to populations in distress irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions. 

Benefits of working with MSF 

• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements 
• Yoga, Meditation & language classes  
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Salary packaging plus benefits & allowances 
• Annual salary review
• Annual personal training budget & LinkedIn learning licence
• Amazing culture & career development opportunities
• Additional leave & purchased leave options 
• Monthly afternoons off!
• Plus more!!

Responsibilities of your role

Reporting to the Senior Fundraising Manager – Philanthropy, this key management role is accountable for MSF’s philanthropy program across Australia and New Zealand. Taking the lead in driving donor engagement and delivery of fundraising revenue from high-capacity donors, trusts and foundations, you will inspire and grow the capability of your team, while developing unique offerings to cultivate new and steward an established portfolio of amazing donors.

Your delivery of high touch and personal relationship focused fundraising will champion a journey of growth within the Philanthropy team. Contribute to the achievement of ambitious revenue goals through developing initiatives to upgrade donors, creating donor materials, impact reports and compelling cases for support.

In taking ownership of the Philanthropy program, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Fundraising Manager – Philanthropy, broader Fundraising team and Executive Leadership team todevelop strategy and manage budgets, develop policies and improve processes within major giving. You will partner with the broader organisation to ensure the efficient, cost effective and compliant delivery of creative and unique fundraising initiatives.

What you will bring

As a natural leader, you will be known for your talent with engaging and influencing others.  You’ll enjoy building a feeling of connection between donors and the impact of their gifts; have a hunger for chasing fundraising targets; and a passion for building teams. Ideally you will be motivated by being part of a humanitarian aid organisation, and can demonstrate: 

• Extensive experience executing philanthropy strategy, plus building and managing program deliverables.
• Track record of increasing year on year revenue.
• Budget management – revenue and expenditure
• Demonstrated team leadership and development experience, including management of KPI’s and setting outcomes.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to utilise insights to inform decision making and develop reporting structures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Knowledge of fundraising principals, regulations and ethical practices.
• CRM experience (desirable - Salesforce).

Next steps

Click Apply Now to submit your application. 

For more information see the website www.msf.org.au or contact Recruitment on [email protected] using the subject line: Philanthropy Manager - Major Giving enquiry via EthicalJobs with any questions. 

In MSF Australia, we believe the following 5 values form the foundations of our culture – Transparency, Respect, Understanding of Diversity, Stepping In and CollaboraTion. 

At MSF Australia we value T.R.U.S.T as an essential element to how we operate and believe that these organisation values flow from this trust that we build. 

MSF Australia is committed to creating an inclusive and belonging workplace for all our staff. We believe that a diverse team helps us better serve those most in need, we encourage flexibility (in all its forms) and we encourage people from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for this role, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people living with a disability.

We encourage anyone to request support if you think you may require reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please call or email MSF Australia HR on +61 2 8570 2609  or [email protected] using the subject line: Philanthropy Manager - Major Giving enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Note: 

A criminal record check may be required as part of the selection process. Applicants with criminal records will not automatically be ineligible for the position they are applying for.  

Médecins Sans Frontières Australia has a Child Protection Policy and Covid-19 vaccination policy in place, all employees are required to comply with these policies. 

A position description is attached.