Philanthropy Manager - Lead (NSW)

'An exciting opportunity to join the fundraising team at Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisation and contribute to sustainable, lasting change for the world’s most vulnerable children'.......

• Exciting leadership opportunity
• Globally recognised charity
• Hybrid, Sydney
• Full-time

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
Due to growth, there is an exciting opportunity to join the fundraising team at Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisation and contribute to sustainable, lasting change for the world’s most vulnerable children.

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Manager – Lead is a leadership role within the Individual Philanthropy team, responsible for managing a small team of Philanthropy Managers and cultivating a portfolio of high-net-worth donors. This role plays a pivotal part in expanding World Vision Australia’s presence in NSW and other regions as required, and in achieving philanthropic revenue targets through strategic donor engagement and stewardship.

In this dynamic and purpose-driven role, you will lead and develop fundraising strategies, build donor pipelines, and represent World Vision at key events and forums. You’ll also manage your own major gift portfolio, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and contribute to a culture of generosity and impact across the organisation.

This role may require some domestic and international travel.

About YOU

• Extensive experience in major gifts fundraising, donor relationship management, and the donor cultivation cycle
• Demonstrated experience in leading and empowering a high-performing team of philanthropy professionals
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to create and implement long-term fundraising strategies
• Exceptional relationship building and stewardship capabilities
• Experience in moves management and
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, along with experience liaising with senior management and decision makers
• Strong computer skills including Salesforce and Microsoft Office
• Degree or equivalent experience in a related discipline; FIA membership or knowledge of FIA standards highly regarded

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 and flexible working arrangements.

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 strategic, motivated and purpose driven philanthropy leader who is passionate about helping vulnerable children and adults lead full lives.

Gembridge is proud to partner with World Vision Australia.

For a confidential discussion, contact Jenni D’Orival or Lisa Krishtul at Gembridge on 03 8375 9661 or apply@gembridge.com.au.