Bequest & Gift in Wills Manager

The Alfred, a major tertiary and quaternary referral hospital, is best known as one of Australia’s busiest emergency and trauma centres and is home to many statewide services including the Heart and Lung Transplant Service, Victorian Melanoma Service and Major Trauma Service. This site is also home to the Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct. The Alfred Foundation exists to inspire, motivate and engage philanthropy to help The Alfred deliver on this pursuit of excellence.

Philanthropy has enabled The Alfred Foundation to work together to drive innovation at the hospital, purchase new equipment, redevelop and expand facilities to improve patient care, support research, fund scholarships, build knowledge and share learnings with the world.

Reporting to Head of Philanthropy, the Bequest & Gift in Wills Manager will be empowered to design and implement strategy to significantly grow the Bequest Planned Giving program. You will steward the current portfolio of confirmed bequestors and implement strategies to solicit, engage, acquire and steward supporters to include The Alfred Foundation in their giving plans.

Experience in planned giving and specialist knowledge of the principles of philanthropy, wills and estates is essential, along with a collaborative team approach, excellent communication skills, people management and ability build rapport and trust with diverse stakeholders including Scientists, Doctors, Researchers, Nurses, Patients, Bequest Advisory Committee, Trustees, Donors and Volunteers. You will contribute to building strong partnerships and a culture of philanthropy across the organisation to foster engagement with The Alfred Foundation, and secure transformational gifts.

Professional development, mentoring opportunities, and competitive remuneration and benefits available including salary packaging, ADO’s, discount parking and health insurance, onsite gym and childcare services.

You will be a proven fundraiser with demonstrated success in leading a successful planned giving program, and enjoys engaging the hearts and minds of donors along the philanthropic journey.

APPLY NOW to make your mark on a significant bequest program that saves lives!