Transformational Gifts Manager NSW and ACT

The Fred Hollows Foundation Limited; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent nonprofit organization in Sydney seeks a Transformational Gifts Manager to enhance donor engagement and manage high-value contributions. This full-time role offers flexible work options and is integral to achieving significant funding through tailored strategies. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of experience in transformational donor management and a strong understanding of the philanthropic landscape. Join us to make a meaningful impact in preventing avoidable blindness and supporting health initiatives.

Benefits

Generous salary packaging

Flexible work environment

Generous leave allowances

Ongoing commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years' experience managing transformational donors (AUD$1m+).
• Experience in strategic project planning and key donor engagement.
• Exceptional communication with simplified technical information.

Responsibilities

• Implement TG Strategy with tailored cultivation and stewardship plans.
• Lead high-level donor engagements to secure transformational gifts.
• Coordinate donor interactions and ensure their alignment to impact.

Skills

Transformational donor management

Business development

Impact report writing

Communication skills

Philanthropic landscape knowledge

Job description

Career Opportunities: Transformational Gifts Manager NSW and ACT (2356)

• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness
• Full time permanent role, based in Sydney (Flexible work from home arrangements available)
• Closing Date: Sunday the 1st of February 2026

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Transformational Gifts Manager plays a key relationship management role in the delivery of The Fred Hollows Foundation’s Transformational Gift (TG) strategy in Australia. With a strong focus on donor experience and engagement, this role manages a portfolio of high-value prospects and donors coordinating internal resources to ensure each relationship is supported with tailored proposals, meaningful touchpoints, and high-quality stewardship.

Reporting to the Transformational Gifts Lead, the TG Manager collaborates with internal specialists across proposals, communications, and stewardship and events ensuring all donor-facing activity is aligned to donor interests, campaign messaging, and market strategy, delivering a positive donor experience to embrace The Foundation as "the partner of choice".

The Transformational Gift Manager will proactively implement exceptional business development, relationship management, cultivation, and solicitation strategies to build enduring relationships and secure transformational gifts (AUD$1m+).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• TG Strategy Implementation: Manage a defined portfolio of transformational gift prospects and develop tailored cultivation and stewardship plans to secure significant gifts and bring the TG strategy to life.
• TG Revenue Growth: Lead high-level donor engagements by aligning organisational strategy with donor priorities, crafting compelling cases for support and bespoke proposals, and securing seven- and eight-figure transformational gifts from existing and new donors to the Foundation that drive bold impact and organisational growth
• Donor Experience: Work in close coordination with the GM, Philanthropy Operations to leverage the full support of enablement functions such as proposal writers, donor engagement, prospect research and events teams to ensure all donor-facing outputs are aligned with individual interests and expectations, delivering an exceptional donor experience.
• Donor Engagement: Plan and oversee meaningful donor interactions such as briefings, visits, and hosted events in collaboration with the events and engagement teams. Act as the relationship lead throughout, ensuring every interaction is connected to impact and deepens donor commitment.
• Data and Systems: Maintain accurate records of donor activity and engagement in the CRM system. Contribute to pipeline reviews and strategic planning by providing insights from your portfolio.
• Donor Journey Coordination: Collaborate across teams especially Communications, Programs, Strategy, and Business Services

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Minimum Seven years’ experience in transformational level donor management (AUD$1m+) including business development
• Experience in strategic project planning, impact report writing, and executing key donor engagement.
• Exceptional communication and proposal-writing skills, with the ability to simplify technical information into donor-friendly cases for support
• Strong understanding of the philanthropic landscape in Australia including high net worth individuals and structured philanthropy
• Demonstrated experience securing seven plus figure philanthropic gifts
• Demonstrated experience building long term relationships to deliver growth against targets.
• Demonstrated experience building and actively managing a proactive pipeline by applying the moves management process—systematically identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects.
• Ability to lead and build cross functional relationships with peers and external stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically and work proactively, managing competing priorities.

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you. Including:

• Generous salary packaging, we provide access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, which will increase your take home pay.
• Flexible work environment, we focus on output, not hours and enable you to prioritise your health and wellbeing
• Generous leave allowances
• Ongoing commitment to your continuous learning and career development, through tailored leadership and professional development programs, and focused development conversations.

Please apply directly using the "Apply" button. Your application should include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter that outlines your interest in the role and addresses the key criteria listed in the “Key Responsibilities”, and “What you need to succeed” sections of the advertisement.

Applications Close: Sunday the 1st of February 2026

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks, and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment, as well as to protect The Foundations reputation and values. In addition, The Foundation reserves the right to verify qualifications and credentials of applicants as part of our recruitment and screening processes.

Please note: We will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.