Manager, Gifts in Wills and Estates

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Team

Tax-free benefits

Career Progression

Learning & Development

Wellbeing Support

Inclusive Culture

Parental Leave

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is seeking a Gifts in Wills Manager to lead the Gifts in Wills program, securing future funding for those experiencing disadvantage across New South Wales. Reporting to the Director Fundraising, you will develop acquisition, stewardship and bequest strategies while delivering exceptional donor experiences.

This role suits a strategic fundraising professional passionate about legacy giving and building lasting connections with supporters.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Gifts in Wills, planned giving, philanthropy or relationship fundraising.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience developing and implementing fundraising or supporter engagement strategies.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using donor data to inform decision making.
• A passion for delivering exceptional supporter experiences and creating lasting impact.
• NSW Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Society's Gifts in Wills program to increase confirmed bequests and future income.
• Develop and implement acquisition, conversion and stewardship strategies to engage and inspire supporters.
• Manage relationships with bequest supporters, executors, solicitors and other key stakeholders.
• Deliver impactful supporter events, communications and engagement opportunities.
• Oversee bequest estate administration and income realisation.
• Use data and insights to drive program performance and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Gifts in Wills

Planned giving

Philanthropy

Relationship fundraising

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Donor stewardship

Data analysis

Donor engagement

Job description

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.

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 are recognised 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.

Company description:

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.

Job description:

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 are recognised 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

The Gift in Wills and Estates Manager plays a critical leadership role in growing the Society's Gifts in Wills program and securing future funding to support people experiencing disadvantage across New South Wales. Reporting to the Director Fundraising, you will lead the development and implementation of acquisition, stewardship and estate administration strategies that identify, engage and convert supporters into confirmed bequestors, while delivering exceptional donor experiences and maximising long-term income for the Society. This role is ideal for a strategic, relationship focused fundraising professional who is passionate about legacy giving, stewardship and building meaningful connections with supporters. You will be responsible for managing the full Gifts in Wills portfolio, from acquisition and conversion through to donor engagement, stewardship and bequest estate management.

Your Responsibility

• Lead and grow the Society's Gifts in Wills program to increase confirmed bequests and future income.
• Develop and implement acquisition, conversion and stewardship strategies to engage and inspire supporters.
• Manage relationships with bequest supporters, executors, solicitors and other key stakeholders.
• Deliver impactful supporter events, communications and engagement opportunities.
• Oversee bequest estate administration and income realisation.
• Use data and insights to drive program performance and identify growth opportunities.

You Will Need

• Demonstrated experience in Gifts in Wills, planned giving, philanthropy or relationship fundraising.
• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience developing and implementing fundraising or supporter engagement strategies.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using donor data to inform decision making.
• A passion for delivering exceptional supporter experiences and creating lasting impact.
• 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 intheSociety'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.