Major Gifts Coordinator

Vinnies SA; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Tax-free benefits

Career progression

Learning & development

Wellbeing support

Inclusive culture

Leave benefits

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) in Lewisham NSW is seeking a Major Gifts Coordinator for a full-time hybrid role with 3 days in Lewisham and 2 days at home. You will help grow our major donor program and secure transformational gifts to support our mission.

Working with the Major Gifts Manager, you will identify prospects, coordinate donor engagements, and manage fundraising administration to deliver exceptional donor experiences while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in fundraising, marketing, communications, business or related discipline.
• Experience supporting donor development, fundraising or relationship management.
• Strong administration and project coordination skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional donor stewardship and supporter experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Society's Major Gifts Strategy.
• Research, identify and qualify major donor prospects.
• Serve as a key point of contact for major donors, ensuring high standards of care and engagement.
• Coordinate donor communications, proposals, impact reports and stewardship materials.
• Support portfolio reporting, analysis and donor pipeline management.
• Maintain accurate donor records and track engagement activities in the CRM database.
• Coordinate donor meetings, events, site visits and related logistics.
• Prepare donor profiles, briefing documents and reports to support fundraising activities.

Skills

Donor management

Administration

Communication

Prioritisation

Driver Licence

Education

Fundraising/Marketing/Communications degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM software

Job description

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Major Gifts Coordinator

Date: 9 Sept 2026

Location: Lewisham, NSW, AU, 2049

Requisition ID: 2431

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees arerecognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture. The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities.

Your Role

• Full-time, hybrid role with 3 days in Lewisham NSW and 2 days working from home
• Play a key role in securing transformational gifts that support the Society's mission and impact
• Boost your take-home pay with up to $15,900 in NFP tax-free salary benefits

The Major Gifts Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting the growth of the Society's major donor program and helping secure significant philanthropic support for our vital works. Working closely with the Major Gifts Manager, you will assist in identifying, cultivating and stewarding major donor prospects and supporters, ensuring they have meaningful opportunities to engage with the Society's mission and see the impact of their generosity. This role is ideal for a highly organised relationship focused professional who enjoys coordinating donor engagement activities, conducting research, managing fundraising administration and supporting the delivery of exceptional donor experiences.

Your Responsibility

• Support the implementation of the Society's Major Gifts Strategy
• Research, identify and qualify major donor prospects
• Serve as a key point of contact for major donors, ensuring a high standard of donor care and engagement
• Coordinate donor communications, proposals, impact reports and stewardship materials
• Support donor acquisition, retention and growth strategies through reporting and portfolio analysis
• Maintain accurate donor records and track engagement activities within the CRM database
• Coordinate donor meetings, events, site visits and related logistics
• Prepare donor profiles, briefing documents and reports to support fundraising activities
• Support portfolio reporting, analysis and donor pipeline management
• Work collaboratively across fundraising, communications and service delivery teams to communication the impact of donor support.

You Will Need

• Relevant qualifications in fundraising, marketing, communications, business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting donor development, fundraising, philanthropy or relationship management programs
• Strong administration, project coordination and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate records and reporting
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to delivering exceptional donor stewardship and supporter experiences
• NSW Driver Licence

We offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development – On-demand training to support your professional growth.
• Wellbeing Support – EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being.
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and arecommitted to engaging a diverse workforce.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages.

If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found inthe Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People .Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check& Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.