• An excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to families facing childhood cancer by applying your relationship management skills to give them much needed support and hope.
• Permanent full-time position with 3 days in office 2 days WfH
• Benefits include not-for-profit salary packaging, 3 days additional leave and retail discounts

About Redkite:

Redkite is the only national organisation focused on supporting essential non-medical and psychosocial needs of all families whose children face cancer.

When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects the whole family. In the daunting and unpredictable experience that follows diagnosis, a child needs as much stability and support from their family as possible. Redkite is a lifeline for families, providing real emotional, financial and practical support. Because holding it together when your child’s life is in question can feel impossible.

The role:

The Bequest Manager plays an essential role in Redkite’s future support of families facing childhood cancer. They are responsible for:

• building a long-term bequest income pipeline
• driving sustainable revenue from living wills in the short term
• driving income via gifts in wills in the medium/long term
• growing Redkite’s bequest program to increase income exponentially, with emphasis on residual bequests
• managing relationships effectively with confirmed and prospective donors; plus
• managing interactions with succession planning experts (solicitors, estate executors) and donors’ families to ensure Redkite receives all bequest income entitlements

About you:

The position is ideal for an experienced bequest manager looking to make a meaningful difference. The successful candidate should demonstrate the following skills & experience:

• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a relationship management role, preferably with bequest relationship management experience, with demonstrated success in building strategic relationships and multi-tiered connections
• Success working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to manage multiple projects with shifting and short deadlines
• Utilisation of fundraising databases to analyse data, track donor communications, and support day-to-day activities
• Advanced application of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Superior proposal writing and presentation skills
• The ability to articulate Redkite’s vision, mission and tangible family support work through effective story telling
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a warm and professional approach, particularly during telephone interactions with donors
• An accountable, proactive and results-driven attitude
• The ability to work autonomously

To Apply:

If you’re keen to join a compassionate and collaborative team making a real difference, apply now by attaching a cover letter together with a copy of your resume.

We’ll be checking applications as they come in, so don’t delay.

Applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are warmly encouraged to apply.
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Redkite is committed to child safety. We follow clear and transparent recruitment practices which include; references, interviews, psychometric testing and Working with Children & National Police Checks relevant to the state in which staff will be employed. At every stage of the recruitment process we undertake thorough screening to ensure that anyone that joins the team aligns with our values and our commitment to child safety.

Redkite acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Redkite is committed to ongoing learning about the individual needs of our families. We strive to create a respectful and inclusive space for people of all cultures and identities.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.