Philanthropy Lead – Major Gifts

Reporting into the Head of Giving and Experience, the role of the Philanthropy Lead – Major Gifts will work alongside a team of fundraising professionals to operate a best practice philanthropic program that identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards major donors, select grant funders and corporate partners to provide increased long term funding capacity whilst working closely with the Senior Leadership team and CEO to manage key stakeholder relationships.

Your key responsibilities will be to;

• Manage a portfolio of major donors, corporate partners and philanthropic funders to meet or exceed revenue targets.
• Develop and implement a Philanthropy and Structured Giving plan to increase engagement and giving.
• Assist or lead the development and management of a suite of donor products in the mid-value and annual giving portfolio’s.
• Work closely with the Head of Giving and Experience and the Leadership Team to acquire and foster donor relationships and provide strategic advice and support for key relationships.
• Identify, research and cultivate relationships with major donors, trusts and partners. Cultivate significant philanthropic, foundation and corporate partnerships and drive engagement strategies to optimise financial support.
• Prepare proposals, grant applications and presentations needed to secure funding opportunities in conjunction with the Partnerships Lead and Grants Coordinator.
• Develop an effective prospect pipeline and effectively steward donors according to their interest and giving motivations.
• Work collaboratively with the fundraising team on major donor segments for appeals to help achieve major donor targets.
• Use donor and financial data to guide decisions regarding grants, philanthropy leads and corporate partnerships
• Provide mentorship as required to members of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team.

To be considered for this role you must have well developed capabilities in fundraising and exceptional stakeholder management coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to set strategic goals, manage budgets and analyse results. Demonstrated experience in the successful procurement and stewardship of partnerships with major donors, corporations or trusts and foundations will be essential for this role.

Based in Footscray, this role offers a hybrid on-going model in this full-time permanent position. Full salary packaging on offer and additional benefits provided.

If you have an innovative, learning mindset with a commitment to supporting people seeking asylum in Australia, we encourage you to apply.

To apply please click the “Apply” button and submit your resume. You must live in Australia and have current Australian working rights to apply for this role.

At Lloyd Connect we recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings to our clients and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply.

Jenny Lloyd
Director of Connections/Founder
jenny@lloydconnect.com.au