Church Partnerships & Major Donor Growth Manager

Bible Society Australia; Bathurst; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bible Society Australia is seeking a passionate Partnerships Manager to grow church and supporter relationships across NSW and ACT. You will represent the mission, coordinate fundraising, and nurture donor stewardship while engaging churches, networks and supporters in prayer, advocacy and giving.

The role is in-field with a mix of remote work and travel to churches and events, reporting to the Head of Partnerships. This fixed-term, full-time position supports the Marketing & Fundraising team.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, donor development, business development, sales or partnership management.
• Proven track record of achieving financial, growth or engagement targets.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience using CRM systems and managing stakeholder pipelines.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel regularly and present at churches and Christian events.
• A personal Christian faith and alignment with BSA's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage new church partners, Christian networks and major donor prospects.
• Develop opportunities for churches and supporters to participate through giving, prayer, advocacy, volunteering and bequests.
• Represent BSA at church services, meetings, events and conferences to invite partnership.
• Secure financial support through church partnerships, major gifts, regular giving and bequests.
• Contribute to fundraising, acquisition and engagement targets.
• Maintain CRM records, reporting and pipeline management.
• Work with Marketing, Bequests and other teams to coordinate partner engagement activities.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor development

Relationship-building

Partnership management

Sales

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Bible Society Australia is seeking a passionate Partnerships Manager to grow church and supporter relationships across NSW and ACT. You will represent the mission, coordinate fundraising, and nurture donor stewardship while engaging churches, networks and supporters in prayer, advocacy and giving.

The role is in-field with a mix of remote work and travel to churches and events, reporting to the Head of Partnerships. This fixed-term, full-time position supports the Marketing & Fundraising team.