Orchestral Fundraising & Donor Relations Officer

Sydney Symphony Orchestra; Sydney; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary tickets

Wellbeing program

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra invites applications for a Philanthropy Officer to work with the Head of Philanthropy to achieve fundraising goals and deepen donor relationships. The role focuses on renewals, major gifts, and cultivating new gifts in support of the Orchestra’s priorities.

Responsibilities include donor briefings, event participation, delivering the Noteworthy newsletter content, CRM stewardship in Tessitura, and providing VIP ticketing support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Philanthropy.
• Proven ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Experience soliciting donations and meeting financial targets.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Philanthropy and team to achieve annual fundraising goals and track against budgets.
• Solicit renewals and gifts from mid-level to major donors.
• Organise meetings and devise plans for ongoing and increased gifts.
• Craft persuasive messaging on impact to cultivate donor relationships.
• Log all donor activity in the CRM (Tessitura) and maintain records.
• Provide VIP ticketing support and coordinate donor events and newsletters.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising targets

CRM Tessitura

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a related field

Tools

Tessitura CRM

Job description

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra invites applications for a Philanthropy Officer to work with the Head of Philanthropy to achieve fundraising goals and deepen donor relationships. The role focuses on renewals, major gifts, and cultivating new gifts in support of the Orchestra’s priorities.

Responsibilities include donor briefings, event participation, delivering the Noteworthy newsletter content, CRM stewardship in Tessitura, and providing VIP ticketing support.