GIFTS IN WILLS AND COMMUNITY MANAGER

The Gifts in Wills and Community Manager is a key leadership position responsible for guiding the strategy and delivery of Vision Australia’s relationships with confirmed and potential bequestors, along with management and growth of the community fundraising program – in support of mutually beneficial, long-term bequest and financial support for our goals.

Reporting to the GM Fundraising you will lead, support and actively manage a small team, simultaneously collaborating relationships between bequestors, committee members, community fundraisers and key internal stakeholders across the organisation.

This position demands a professional with extensive experience in the management of bequest programs, along with high level interpersonal and influencing skills, and a demonstrated ability to meet significant targets.

Building on a solid foundation of success, you will identify, engage and steward relationships with existing and potential donors, fostering effective long term relationships. Additionally, you will ensure committees and community fundraisers are supported in their activities, and opportunities are maximised for the benefit of Vision Australia.

Bringing an empathic style and respect for confidentiality and discretion, you will possess solid understanding around legislation affecting gifts in wills and the role direct marketing plays in bequest solicitation, community fundraising and relationship development.