Relationship Manager, Philanthropy

Classification: Clerk Grade 7/8
Employment Status: Ongoing

• Exciting role working for an iconic and much loved Sydney cultural treasure enjoyed by over 28 million every year.

• Wonderful opportunity to develop exciting new giving strategies and programs.

• Cultivate and steward a portfolio of committed supporters as well as develop a prospect pipeline to support our world class science, horticulture and education programs.

Agency Overview

The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage aims to enrich life in NSW by helping the community to conserve and enjoy our environment and heritage. For more information go to www.environment.nsw.gov.au and www.linkedin.com/company/office-of-environment-and-heritage-nsw-department-of-premier-and-cabinet.

Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands (‘BGCP’) is the operating name used following the operational integration of the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust and the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust. The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust is responsible for the management and stewardship of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, the Domain, the Australian Botanic Garden, Mount Annan and the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah. The Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust is responsible for the long-term strategic planning of the Parklands, as well as the operational day-to-day management of the three parks – Centennial Park, Moore Park and Queens Park.

Primary purpose of the role: Provide support for the development of the BGCP philanthropy strategy under the direction of the Manager, Philanthropy and resulting policy and process. Take principal responsibility for the development and stewardship of a portfolio of donors and stakeholders, delivering outstanding donor cultivation and stewardship, researching and identifying prospective donors whilst exercising the highest levels of discretion, integrity and professionalism.