Major Gifts Relationship Manager | Museum Fundraising

Australian Museum; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Museum is seeking a Relationship Manager to grow a portfolio of major donors, foundations and prospective supporters. You will connect supporters with meaningful opportunities to advance the Museum's work and mission.

You will nurture donor relationships, craft compelling proposals and grant applications, and provide thoughtful stewardship through communications, events and impact reporting. Collaboration across teams will drive major gifts and sustainable support.

Qualifications

• Three+ years experience in fundraising, NFP or customer service
• Ability to develop tailored proposals and grant applications
• Strong donor communication and stewardship skills

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, prospective supporters and foundations
• Develop tailored proposals and grant applications
• Deliver stewardship through communications, events and impact reporting
• Collaborate with Museum teams to secure major gifts and sustainable philanthropic support

Skills

Relationship building

Donor stewardship

Proposal writing

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in arts/science/business/communications/museum studies or event management or related field or equivalent work experience

Tools

Tessitura

Microsoft Office

Job description

Australian Museum is seeking a Relationship Manager to grow a portfolio of major donors, foundations and prospective supporters. You will connect supporters with meaningful opportunities to advance the Museum's work and mission.

You will nurture donor relationships, craft compelling proposals and grant applications, and provide thoughtful stewardship through communications, events and impact reporting. Collaboration across teams will drive major gifts and sustainable support.