• A pivotal role in a mission-led, private foundation during an exciting period of strategic development and growth
• An opportunity to build and own the next phase of our fundraising strategy within a nimble and passionate organisation
• The chance to work with a team of committed professionals who love what they do
• South Yarra location, with hybrid work arrangements

Are you an entrepreneurial and highly motivated fundraising professional who is looking to use your experience to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives? Snowdome is looking for someone ready to design and deliver an innovative fundraising strategy that will help us continue to ‘shake up the world’ of blood cancers so we can achieve our vision of giving every Australian blood cancer patient the best opportunity for a cure.

About the Snowdome Foundation

Snowdome Foundation focuses exclusively on raising funds to support translational research into blood cancers and accelerating next-generation treatments for Australian blood cancer patients.

Since it began in 2010, Snowdome has granted more than $39M, leveraged over $12M in matched funds by working collaboratively with government and philanthropic partners, extended 62 research grants and funded more than 80 multi-year Australian research positions. We have supported the establishment of Blood Cancer Research Western Australia to enable WA blood cancer patients to gain access to innovative treatments and are incredibly proud to lend support to the Australasian Lymphoma Network and Women in Lymphoma initiatives.

Snowdome is led by the Chief Executive, a highly engaged Board and supported by a high performing Executive. Our values define who we are, shape our culture and the behaviours and mindset of our people. They are passion beyond belief, excellence in everything we do, persistence in the pursuit of cures and partnerships for good.

The Opportunity

We are embarking on an exciting phase of growth, led by a new strategic plan that is fully endorsed by our highly engaged Board and which sees the Foundation significantly increase its impact over the coming five years.

The Philanthropy & Fundraising Manager is a pivotal role, leading the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy. This will include highly targeted engagement and fundraising campaigns, alongside the fostering of genuine and successful relationships with our family of donors and partners to meet annual revenue targets and support the achievement of the new strategic priorities of the Snowdome Foundation.

Reporting and working closely with the Chief Executive, this role will suit someone who is personable, engaging, able to transform interest into dedicated support, can confidently make an ask, has bucket loads of charm and a can-do attitude. Snowdome can offer you the chance to work with professionals who are best-in-class in a range of fields, development opportunities to grow your skills and the ability to see the impact of your fundraising in people’s lives.

Duties

• In consultation and collaboration with the CEO and Development Committee, set and deliver significant and sustainable income revenue targets through the development, execution and evaluation of an annual Fundraising & Development Plan ensuring revenue raising opportunities are maximised.
• Grow a major gifts programme including the identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors, grants, special campaigns, Trusts, Foundations, corporations, pro bono services, leverage matched funding opportunities and seek other potential funding sources.
• Alongside the CEO and Board, implement strategies to build meaningful, personal, and tailored relationships with our family of highly engaged and connected donors, charitable trusts and foundations.
• With the Development Committee and CEO, identify and cultivate donor, partner and key strategic relationships managing growth and maintenance of the donor pipeline.
• Build the planned giving programme with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequests expectancies.
• Display effective leadership to drive the performance and outputs of the team, including day-to-day management of direct reports and be accountable for budget, timelines and reporting.
• Organise the annual calendar of Snowdome Development Committee meetings along with administering meeting attendance, setting agendas and recording minutes.
• Lead the management and planning of fundraising event and donor engagement initiatives.
• Monitor and ensure data is recorded accurately within the Snowdome CRM system and database.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

• A tertiary qualification: Business administration, communications or a related discipline, and/or equivalent demonstrated experience in a sales or business development role.
• Experience: 8+ years fundraising and donor relationship experience and 3-5 years management experience.
• Expert donor solicitation, cultivation and stewardship skills: proven ability to develop strategies, portfolio management and lead fundraising campaigns with major gift solicitation success.
• Proven track record: Supporting the fundraising responsibilities and donor relationship management of a Board, Foundation, CEO and wider leadership team.
• Management experience: Proven ability to lead and effectively manage the performance, output and development of direct reports.
• Relationship stewardship: Significant experience and knowledge in managing private giving campaigns, donor identification, research and cultivation alongside a track record in building and maintaining relationships with a range of internal and external agencies, people and stakeholders.
• Emotional intelligence: Enthusiastic, positive and entrepreneurial approach with exceptional interpersonal skills to confidently interact and communicate professionally and empathetically with people at all levels and in all circumstances.
• CRM Skills: Proficiency in the functionality and usage of databases and CRM systems.
• A strong alignment and commitment to our values and behaviours, with a working style that reflects these and contributes to a constructive, high-performance culture.

Desirable

• Experience using a CRM system such as Salesforce or a platform for content management.
• Experience in not-for-profit, charitable, or philanthropic organisations gained within the health or medical research sectors.

What we offer

• A flexible work environment, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
• Competitive salary on offer with salary packaging available
• Central location in South Yarra, with public transport and car parking on the doorstep

A position description is attached.

To be appointed to this position you must be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen, or an Australian Permanent Resident currently residing in Australia. The successful applicant may be required to obtain and provide a National Police Check or equivalent.