Individual Giving Manager

St Vincent de Paul Society of Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave during Christmas/New Year

Wellbeing leave

Leave loading 17.5%

Salary packaging up to $15,990 pre-tax

Flexible work arrangements

Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Sacred Heart Mission in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Individual Giving Manager to lead a ambitious fundraising strategy, delivering direct appeals and donor campaigns to grow our individual giving revenue.

Working with the Head of Fundraising, you will manage donor journeys, write engaging content, and analyse data to optimise multi‑channel campaigns, with flexible work and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering successful fundraising campaigns and appeals.
• Strong written and verbal communication with emotive donor-centred content.
• Ability to manage end-to-end campaigns and meet income targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage Sacred Heart Mission's Individual Giving strategy to meet income targets.
• Lead development of compelling appeals and donor campaigns across channels.
• Create donor journeys that build trust and long-term giving.
• Write and coordinate fundraising content that resonates with donors.
• Support donor acquisition, reactivation and upgrades, especially for regular giving.

Skills

Direct appeals

Donor campaigns

Multichannel fundraising

Donor journeys

Content writing

Data analysis

Project management

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Diploma or tertiary qualification in fundraising or communications

Job description

Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness , deep disadvantage and social exclusion . Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values.We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day. Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.

Your New Role

As the Individual Giving Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering an ambitious new strategy aimed at reaching more people in more communities.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you’ll manage direct appeals, donor acquisition campaigns, and our regular giving program — all with the goal of growing our individual giving revenue. In this role you will lead the end-to-end delivery of compelling multi-channel fundraising appealsand help create experiences that inspire generosity and long-term donor engagement.

We are looking for someone with experience in individual giving , i s a self-starter who thrives both independently and in a team. Who brings creativity and attention to detail to campaign planning and is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives!

As the Individual Giving Manager, your goal will be to drive performance across the Individual Giving program and deepen donor relationships. A typical day might include:

• Managing and implementing Sacred Heart Mission’s Individual Giving Strategy to meet income targets.
• Leading the development of compelling appeals and donor campaigns across multiple channels.
• Creating donor journeys that build trust and inspire long-term giving.
• Writing and coordinating fundraising content that resonates with donors.
• Supporting donor acquisition, reactivation and upgrades, especially for regular giving.

We’re looking for someone with

• Demonstrated experience delivering successful fundraising campaigns, especially appeals and regular giving.
• High level interpersonal, communication and presentational skills and ability to craft emotive donor-centred content.
• Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with donor best practice.
• Self-motivation and strong organisational skills including attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage a pressurised workload, especially during peak times such as appeals and events.
• Diploma or tertiary qualification in fundraising or communications (desirable).

You can look forward to

• Base salary is approx $120K plus super, depending on experience.
• Generous leave entitlements including an extra 3 days paid leave during the Christmas/New Year period, wellbeing leave, and 17.5% leave loading.
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax.
• Flexible work arrangements, with days in the office that suit you.
• Access to the Victorian Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme.
• Knowing your work contributes to positive outcomes for those experiencing homelessness or social disadvantage.

Contact Ann Tan, Head of Fundraising at [e-mail] using the subject line: Individual Giving Manager enquiry.

Closing date for applications:11.59pm, 28th October 2026*

*Shortlisting and interviewing for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found a suitable candidate.

SHMis committed to equal employment opportunities for all peopleregardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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