Donor Engagement & Stewardship Manager

Guildford Grammar School; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

10 weeks parental leave

Deferred salary scheme

Health insurance discount

Staff events & morning teas

PD & career development

On-campus parking & public transport

Job summary

Guildford Grammar School is seeking a Philanthropy Engagement and Stewardship Manager to drive the school’s philanthropic vision. You will shape donor experiences, steward giving and deliver high-impact engagement, partnering with the Head of Philanthropy to grow the program.

This full-time, two-year fixed-term role focuses on stewardship, annual giving and events, strengthening donor participation and retention while building a portfolio of mid to low-level donors as the program evolves.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in fundraising, stewardship and annual giving.
• Confidence with databases and CRM systems.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, positive and solutions-focused mindset.
• Alignment with School values and Anglican ethos.
• Working with Children Check current.
• Police clearance dated within last 6 months.
• Proof of Right to Work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of philanthropy-focused events.
• Collaborate with Head of Philanthropy on prospect identification.
• Deliver donor acknowledgement and recognition framework.
• Implement stewardship plans for major and bequest donors.
• Lead end-to-end management of the Annual Appeal.
• Drive participation growth across key constituencies.
• Initial prospect qualification and briefing prep; refer to Head of Philanthropy.

Skills

Fundraising

Stewardship

Annual giving

Written & verbal communication

CRM databases

Team collaboration

Right to work Australia

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Guildford Grammar School is seeking a Philanthropy Engagement and Stewardship Manager to drive the school’s philanthropic vision. You will shape donor experiences, steward giving and deliver high-impact engagement, partnering with the Head of Philanthropy to grow the program.

This full-time, two-year fixed-term role focuses on stewardship, annual giving and events, strengthening donor participation and retention while building a portfolio of mid to low-level donors as the program evolves.