Philanthropy Australia is excited to be offering two (2) Engagement Lead roles within our Membership and Engagement team, a unique opportunity to join the national peak body for philanthropy at a time of growth and momentum. The two full time positions, one in Melbourne and one in Sydney, are a result of internal promotion and development, reflecting our commitment to fostering talent and the positive trajectory of our organisation.

With a vision for a generous and inclusive Australia, we inspire more and better philanthropy while providing a supportive and values-driven workplace. As the peak body for philanthropy, we offer a unique opportunity to gain deep insights into the philanthropic and non-profit sectors, build meaningful connections, and contribute to creating positive social change. If you are passionate about building relationships and making an impact, this role offers an incredible chance to grow your career while making a difference.

About Philanthropy Australia

Philanthropy Australia is the national peak body for philanthropy. We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation with more than 800 trusts, foundations, families, individual donors, professional advisers, companies, intermediaries and not-for-profit organisations as our members and partners.

We provide advocacy, networking, services, and resources to the philanthropic and not-for-profit sector, as well as information and research for the Australian community.

We are a growing movement of people and organisations who believe in the importance of giving. Our members are proud to leverage their wealth and influence to create positive social change and community benefit. Our vision is for a generous and inclusive Australia.

Our purpose is to inspire more and better philanthropy.

Working at Philanthropy Australia

The Philanthropy Australia team is passionate, supportive, and inspiring. We are driven by our purpose, and live by our values of Respect, Trust, Humility, Impact, Celebration, and Sharing.

Working at Philanthropy Australia means you have access to benefits, including:

• Additional week (pro-rata) of leave for self-reflection and development, Reflection Leave, after 12 months of service
• Flexible and hybrid ways of working
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid parental and partner leave after 12 months of service
• A generous L&D budget with learning opportunities particularly around philanthropy, the not-for-profit sector, and specific causes.
• Work within our vision for a generous and inclusive Australia
• Philanthropy Australia welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages.
• We strive to create a diverse, safe, and inclusive workforce for all team members.
• We believe in building an inclusive workforce that recognises human difference as a strength and supports our vision for a generous and inclusive Australia.
• We have commenced our reconciliation journey through our Reflect RAP, and with the support of our First Nations Governance Committee, are taking the next steps to further embed reconciliation initiatives into Philanthropy Australia’s business strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Member Engagement

• Deliver and administer a quality end-to-end experience for PA’s members, including meeting with members, responding to their needs, and adding value through a sound knowledge of philanthropy and the non-profit sector.
• Lead the engagement and relationship management of our members and potential members.
• Meet with prospects to articulate the value proposition of PA membership.
• Respond to inbound enquiries from current and prospective members and partners, including setting up phone calls or meetings and responding to emails.
• Support member events, including planning, logistics and delivery in assigned states.

Membership Development

• Support business development to grow the membership base in assigned states, including developing strategies for prospecting, growing and renewing membership.
• Contribute to the development of ideas for local networking opportunities and events in assigned states.

Program Support

• Lead on discrete projects as appropriate and assigned by the Director Engagement of assigned states.
• Deputise for the Director of Engagement of assigned states as required.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary Qualifications in Business, Economics, Social Impact, or relevant field
• Strong knowledge of philanthropy and the not-for-profit sector.
• Experience in a foundation or fundraising role working directly with philanthropists.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, including ability to inspire others, positive interaction and effective problem solving.
• Demonstrated excellent stakeholder management, including staff, key partners, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to be proactive in developing and fostering relationships.
• Ability to prioritise an ever-changing workload and juggle competing demands
• Strong project management skills including planning, delivering on timelines, managing stakeholders and being outcome driven.
• Highly developed written and oral communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong IT experience, using digital platforms to report and use data and information strategically
• Proficient user of Salesforce or other CRM (desired)

How to Apply

• Please submit your Cover Letter and CV in one file, directly though the job board platform, to the area where ‘Upload CV’ is indicated.
• It is a requirement to provide a Cover Letter outlining your interest and suitability to the role addressing the above Selection Criteria. Applications without a Cover Letter will not be considered.
• If you require adjustments to the recruitment process please reach out, as we are more than happy to work with you to make the necessary arrangements to ensure a fair and inclusive hiring experience for all.
•  Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, so if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Our offices will be closed for the Xmas/NY break, from 23 December until 6 January, and so please reach out before or after this period should you have any questions relating to the role and/or position description, contacting Bella Conyngham, Director of Engagement, NSW/ACT at [email protected] using the subject line: Engagement Lead - NSW / ACT enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.