Trusts and Foundations Relationship Manager

• Parental leave cover until end October 2025
• Melbourne based (flexible) + hybrid working
• Work for the world’s largest humanitarian organisation

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

As Senior Adviser – Philanthropic Giving your focus will be to steward and grow relationships with philanthropic trusts and foundations, drive strategic value and secure both financial and non-financial support for Red Cross’ work.

You will manage and develop a portfolio of existing relationships with trusts and foundations, bringing experience with success in grants and relationship fundraising and a passion for high value philanthropy and institutional giving.

Day to day you will

• Identify, initiate, and cultivate new relationships with high-capacity philanthropic supporters and partners (including Trusts & Foundations, Corporate Foundations, Private/Public Ancillary Funds and others) using research, insights and targeted networking.
• Secure a range of sustainable funding relationships, ensuring the achievement of annual income and other non-financial targets.
• Lead and/or support the development of high-quality pitches, funding proposals and appeal activity.
• Provide strategic advice on funding and philanthropic sector trends and identify opportunities to ensure the organisation is well positioned to meet its business priorities.

What you will bring

• Relevant professional experience in philanthropy, securing major grants, developing effective business development strategies with a focus on partnerships and/or revenue growth, ideally in a rapidly evolving institution.
• Proven expertise in building a culture of philanthropy within an organisation and to enthusiastically and successfully engage in one-on-one solicitation and ongoing supporter/partner stewardship.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge of a wide range of philanthropic work, including proposal writing, solicitation and stewardship of donors, and potential partner cultivation and research.
• A successful track record in executing on strategy, setting priorities, managing multiple projects and working effectively under pressure to achieve individual and organizational goals including financial targets
• Good understanding of legal, financial and ethical issues related to philanthropic giving.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay – and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.

Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Housing and Disability Award – Level 6.

Applications close:  Friday 31^st January – interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close the ad early.

For any enquiries, please contact David Macdermott at dmacdermott@redcross.org.au – please note this is only for enquiries, all applications must be submitted through our website for consideration.

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Job Ref # 11846