Philanthropy & Partnerships Senior Manager – Hybrid & Growth

Gembridge; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Flexible and hybrid working

Ongoing professional development

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted health insurance

Annual influenza vaccinations

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Job summary

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) seeks a Senior Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships to lead revenue growth across major gifts, bequests, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships.

You will direct a talented team, shape fundraising strategies and secure support from high-value donors and partners to advance social justice. You will collaborate with senior leaders, build strategic funding opportunities, and ensure donor stewardship through strong governance and performance metrics

Qualifications

• Experienced philanthropy, fundraising or partnerships leader with a track record of securing significant revenue.
• Ability to build trusted, long-term relationships with donors and partners.
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and passion for social impact.
• Proven people leadership and team development capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow BSL's Major Gifts, Bequests, Trusts & Foundations and Corporate Partnerships programs.
• Develop and deliver fundraising strategies that drive sustainable revenue growth and supporter engagement.
• Cultivate, solicit and steward relationships with major donors, philanthropic trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
• Lead the development of compelling funding proposals, cases for support and partnership opportunities.
• Coach, mentor and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders to identify and maximise funding opportunities aligned to BSL's strategic priorities.

Skills

Major gifts

Philanthropy

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Strategic planning

Donor stewardship

Forecasting

CRM systems

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM systems

Fundraising reporting frameworks

Job description

The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) seeks a Senior Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships to lead revenue growth across major gifts, bequests, trusts and foundations, and corporate partnerships.

You will direct a talented team, shape fundraising strategies and secure support from high-value donors and partners to advance social justice. You will collaborate with senior leaders, build strategic funding opportunities, and ensure donor stewardship through strong governance and performance metrics