Philanthropy Manager (VIC, Contract)

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World Vision Australia is an organisation that empowers everyday Australians to create meaningful change, dedicated to helping vulnerable children and adults lead full lives. As Australia’s largest international non-government organisation, it works with vulnerable communities at the grassroots level, empowering them with knowledge, skills and resources to work their way out of poverty.
  
The role
The Philanthropy Manager is a relationship focused fundraising role responsible for engaging individuals with the heart and capacity to make major gifts. You will manage your own portfolio of high-net-worth donors and prospects, overseeing all stages of the donor journey, including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. This role contributes directly to World Vision Australia’s philanthropic revenue targets and helps scale impact for vulnerable children and their families.
  
This is a rewarding role that works across both retention and acquisition. You will build a pipeline of donor opportunities, develop tailored engagement strategies, and represent World Vision at events and forums. You’ll work closely with field and senior staff to deliver meaningful donor experiences and share insights across teams to strengthen philanthropic engagement.
  
Some domestic travel may be required in this role.
  
This is a Maximum Term Contract role (Parental Leave) for 12 months.
  
About YOU

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in major donor fundraising, with a proven track record of securing significant gifts
• Strong relationship building and donor stewardship skills
• Experience in crafting major donor strategies to secure results.
• Proficiency with donor/customer databases and reporting tools
• Donor-centric approach and experience in developing and implementing communication plans
• Ability to work in a cross-functional structure
• Results-oriented, collaborative, and driven by purpose
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field desirable.

We’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and progressing to interviews without delay. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
  
World Vision is a Christian organisation that empowers everyday Australians to create meaningful change for children through relief, development and advocacy work. It offers great benefits such as salary packaging, birthday leave, flexible working arrangements, free on-site parking and an on-site café for their employees.
  
World Vision Australia embraces diversity, employing people from a range of cultural and religious backgrounds. It takes safeguarding responsibilities seriously and is committed to providing a safe environment for children and adults. Stringent recruitment procedures ensure only the most suitable people work directly with children in programs. All successful candidates must undergo pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check. Staff and volunteers receive ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with vulnerable children and their families. World Vision Australia participates in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Processes within the Humanitarian and Development Sector.
  
APPLY NOW if you are a dedicated major gifts fundraiser with a track record of successful revenue growth, with a passion for helping vulnerable children and adults lead full lives.
  
Gembridge is proud to partner with World Vision Australia.
  
For a confidential discussion, contact Lisa Krishtul or Jenni D’Orival at Gembridge on 03 8375 9661 or apply@gembridge.com.au.