Organisation : Gembridge
Location : Melbourne (South Melbourne )
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Community Services, Grants & Philanthropy, Management
Sector : Children, Community Support Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : Salary + Our client offers salary packing up to $18,550 per year
About the organisation
About the role
- Drive key philanthropic relationships
- Leading charity supporting families & children
- Full-time, South Melbourne location, flexible work options
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy and leading a small team, the Philanthropy Lead plays a critical role in driving and leading strategy, relationship management and team leadership.
Using moves management principles, you will lead key philanthropic relationships including the prospect research, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgement and stewardship of philanthropic donors and prospects to maximise giving and retention levels. Continually reviewing, monitoring and reporting on financial performance, you will innovate fresh strategies to drive philanthropic revenue, enhance internal systems and processes and strive for continuous improvement.
- Experience in leading and implementing philanthropic strategies, with proven success in generating revenue through tailored fundraising initiatives.
- Outstanding networking and relationship development skills, with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to drive growth and achieve challenging financial targets, through a sound understanding of internal programs and funding interests in the philanthropic sector.
- Proven experience in prospecting, acquisition, retention, plus success in securing transformational and multi-year gifts.
- People leadership experience with the ability to mentor, coach and lead a small team.
- Innovative thinker, with a growth mindset and the ability to identify opportunities through a strategic and analytical approach.
- Experience preparing and monitoring budgets against agreed targets, and reporting on financial progress.
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills, with the confidence to present compelling pitches and curated asks.
- Qualifications in a relevant discipline and demonstrated experience in a senior fundraising capacity.
- Membership of the Fundraising Institute Australia and/or CFRE is desirable.
Our client celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. They value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age.
Gembridge Australia champions diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and genders.
How to apply
APPLY NOW if you are a strategic, motivated and purpose-driven philanthropy leader who is passionate about supporting families and children to thrive.
Gembridge is proud to partner with a leading charity supporting families and children.
For a confidential discussion, contact Michelle Varcoe or Dawn Patrick at Gembridge on 03 8375 9661 or apply@gembridge.com.au.
Please quote in application: Philanthropy Lead via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Support_Services
