Hybrid Senior Major Gifts Manager — High-Value Donors

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Five weeks annual leave

Hybrid work

Job summary

Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Major Gifts Manager to build and manage relationships with high‑net‑worth donors, securing transformational gifts between $0.5m and $2.5m+. You will lead donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship across an assigned portfolio, working with Foundation and Peter Mac leaders to maximise philanthropic impact.

The role requires strategic fundraising leadership, collaboration with clinical and research partners, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Proven success in major gifts or philanthropic programs.
• Secured gifts of $0.5m or more.
• Experience collaborating with clinical, research or academic partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high‑net‑worth donors and secure transformational gifts.
• Cultivate donor relationships with tailored engagement and impact reporting.
• Lead with Foundation and Peter Mac stakeholders to strengthen fundraising strategies.
• Develop donor-centric blended giving opportunities across programs.
• Mentor staff and contribute to budgeting and resource planning for the Major Gifts program.

Skills

Major gifts

Fundraising

Donor relations

Portfolio management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications in business or related disciplines

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Major Gifts Manager to build and manage relationships with high‑net‑worth donors, securing transformational gifts between $0.5m and $2.5m+. You will lead donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship across an assigned portfolio, working with Foundation and Peter Mac leaders to maximise philanthropic impact.

The role requires strategic fundraising leadership, collaboration with clinical and research partners, and the ability to