Senior Philanthropy & Major Gifts Lead (Hybrid)

Cancer Council; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Health and Wellbeing program

Hybrid/office balance

Job summary

Cancer Council SA is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to lead and deliver our community engagement and major gifts program, securing and stewarding support from individuals, foundations and key donors. This is a pivotal role within our Fundraising and Engagement team.

You will manage a team across corporate partnerships, gifts in wills and community fundraising, set objectives and KPIs, nurture high-value donor relationships, and report regularly to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in philanthropy, major gifts or donor engagement.
• Proven track record in securing major gifts and corporate partnerships.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver community engagement, major gifts strategy, securing and stewarding philanthropic support from individuals, foundations and key stakeholders.
• Build and manage relationships with high-value donors, develop tailored engagement strategies and funding proposals, and host donor events.
• Lead, mentor and support a team across corporate partnerships, gifts in wills and community fundraising, setting objectives and KPIs, fostering a high-performance culture.

Skills

Philanthropy

Major gifts

Donor engagement

Team leadership

CRM experience

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Cancer Council SA is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to lead and deliver our community engagement and major gifts program, securing and stewarding support from individuals, foundations and key donors. This is a pivotal role within our Fundraising and Engagement team.

You will manage a team across corporate partnerships, gifts in wills and community fundraising, set objectives and KPIs, nurture high-value donor relationships, and report regularly to senior leadership.