Philanthropy Manager: Major Gifts & Partnerships (Hybrid)

Cancer Council SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Health and wellbeing program

Hybrid work model (office + home)

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Cancer Council SA is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to lead our community engagement and major gifts program in South Australia. You will secure and steward philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and key stakeholders, while developing tailored engagement strategies and funding proposals.

You will also host donor events and recognition activities. You will lead, mentor and support a team across corporate partnerships, gifts in wills and community fundraising, driving performance,

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in philanthropy or major gifts in the charity sector.
• Proven track record in securing and stewarding major gifts and partnerships.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing a team.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with integrity.
• Proficiency with donor management systems and fundraising analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver our community engagement and major gifts strategy.
• Secure and steward philanthropic support from individuals, foundations and stakeholders.
• Mentor and manage a team across corporate partnerships, gifts in wills and community fundraising.
• Develop tailored engagement strategies and funding proposals, host donor events.

Skills

major gifts

donor engagement

team leadership

stakeholder relations

CRM analytics

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Cancer Council SA is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to lead our community engagement and major gifts program in South Australia. You will secure and steward philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and key stakeholders, while developing tailored engagement strategies and funding proposals.

You will also host donor events and recognition activities. You will lead, mentor and support a team across corporate partnerships, gifts in wills and community fundraising, driving performance,