Major Gifts Manager

Key Strategic Fundraising Role – Major Gifts Manager, NeuRA

• World-class medical research institute
• Help conquer and cure brain and nervous system disease and disorder affecting millions
• Become a key member of a dynamic fundraising team

NeuRA (Neuroscience Research Australia) is a renowned medical research institute that strives to prevent and cure brain and nervous system disease affecting millions of Australians, through leadership, excellence and innovation in scientific research. With world class research facilities in Sydney, their contribution to global health continues to develop as they move into an exciting new phase.

NeuRA is now searching for an enthusiastic and experienced fundraising professional to join their Foundation team in the key role of Major Gifts Manager. The Major Gifts Manager will develop and drive the major gifts program and assist in achieving the institutes’ business plans for the next few years.

Reporting to the Foundation Director, your objective is to grow their major gifts donor base, and manage donor stewardship to increase the number and value of their major gifts program. A key responsibility is to develop, nurture and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals, businesses, philanthropic organisations, trusts and foundations to generate additional income to help fund their important areas of neurological research.

Experience in developing and implementing a major gifts strategy is essential, along with sound donor research and planning skills. To perform well in this role, you will have excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and build confidence with high-net worth individuals.

If you are a proactive professional fundraiser with a passion to make a difference in this vital area of research, please forward your application or enquiry to Lee Hilton l.hilton@neura.edu.au.