Philanthropy Manager

Full-Time | 2-Year Contract

About the role

• Grow mid- to high-value philanthropic support from individuals, trusts and foundations to help achieve SAHMRI’s strategic fundraising objectives
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with donors, prospects and internal stakeholders to create sustainable philanthropic partnerships
• Design and deliver personalised donor engagement and recognition strategies that strengthen loyalty and long-term commitment
• Partner with executive leaders, researchers and internal teams to develop compelling cases for support, proposals and engagement opportunities
• Manage donor portfolios, CRM data, reporting and compliance to support informed decision-making and sound fundraising practice
• Contribute to projects that improve fundraising processes, systems, tools and the overall donor experience

Requirements

• A tertiary qualification, relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience
• Proven fundraising, philanthropy or supporter engagement experience with demonstrated income growth outcomes
• Experience designing, implementing and evaluating philanthropy or engagement strategies
• A track record of securing significant philanthropic gifts, ideally in a not-for-profit or purpose-led environment
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to engage donors, community partners and internal stakeholders
• The ability to manage projects independently and collaboratively, balancing competing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling donor communications
• Experience using CRM systems, with Salesforce experience desirable, to track donor activity, pipeline progress and performance
• Strong attention to detail and a thoughtful approach to engaging, acknowledging and recognising supporters
• Applicants must hold relevant working rights within Australia at the time of application

Special Requirements

Some out of hours work may be required.

Benefits

As a not-for-profit organisation, SAHMRI employees can access salary packaging options up to $15,900. Salary packaging lets you pay for things like the everyday costs of living with money from your salary before tax. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you could pay less tax and take home more of what you earn.