Philanthropy Manager – Major Gifts

-Richmond location
-Full-time ongoing position
-Generous salary packaging benefits!

Join Victoria’s largest independent child welfare organisation and become a vital part of a team that never gives up doing whatever it takes for kids. We believe everyone should have a good childhood, growing up in families and communities where they feel safe, nurtured and have hope for the future.

Berry Street is experiencing an exciting time of growth and development with a recently appointed CEO and Board Chair. We have a number of new roles within the Marketing, Communications & Development Team.

We are seeking a Philanthropy Manager – Major Gifts to approach, engage and manage ongoing relationships with high-value donors. The role will be required to develop strategic funding requests and develop a presence within the Major Donor and philanthropic sector by representing Berry Street at key events and initiatives.

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience working with donors or in a relationship management role. You will have strong communication skills, be a self-motivated and have a natural ability to inspire supporters. You will be passionate about the work Berry Street does, have a customer-centric approach and demonstrated experience in achieving income targets. This role is suited to someone looking for a new challenge within a growing, newly-formed team.

For further information, please follow apply now link to download the position description.

Queries to Loretta Mannix-Fell, Senior Manager – Philanthropy (03) 9429 9266

Applications addressing the key selection criteria should be submitted by 11pm Sunday 3rd June 2018

Berry Street are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including those with a disability and culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. Berry Street are also committed to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families and communities. Comprehensive reference and background checking will be undertaken, including a Working with Children Check and police check. Aboriginal people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.