About Us

Assistance Dogs Australia (ADA) is a growing and globally respected not-for-profit organisation that values its team members and is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Major Gifts Executive to join our Philanthropy and Fundraising team and play a key role in supporting our fundraising strategy.

ADA breeds, trains and places assistance dogs with Australians in unique situations. We currently specialise in support for people with a physical disability, autism or post-traumatic stress; as well as providing a range of services to these individuals and their families.

Our assistance dogs provide independence, self-esteem, improved health and relationships to individuals and families – resulting in stronger and more successful communities.

Position Overview

In this newly created role as the Major Gifts Executive, you will be an integral part of our Fundraising & Philanthropy team.

Key responsibilities in this role will be engaging and stewarding major donors to achieve our strategic goals and intent. This includes but is not limited to, mid-value and major donors, donor engagement activities and events.

You would report directly to the Fundraising & Philanthropy Manager.

About You and Your Experience

You will be able to demonstrate success in a similar role and be motivated and enthusiastic with a natural drive for fundraising. You will also bring a strong and authentic nature in your ability to build relationships.

• Proven success and proficiency in sales and negotiations with a track record in fundraising
• Teamwork oriented with ability to openly collaborate and support the greater good of the organisation
• Professional with a supportive approach to client and stakeholder interactions and management
• Ability to adapt and manage competing priorities as well as multiple projects
• Ability to represent the organisation at external events. Rarely, but sometimes this may sit outside of standard working hours
• Demonstrated drive and initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain program goals in a complex client needs environment
• Excellent communication skills both written, verbal and in a teaching/training capacity
• Commercially astute; ability to analyse and prepare a business case
• Superb attention to detail and ability to deliver on agreed timeframes
• Passion and ability to work with dogs as part of the service delivery
• Proficiency in leveraging databases, CRM, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Possession of a valid drivers NSW licence
• Managing major and mid-level donors
• Champion of change
• May already have or happy to provide an NDIS Workers Screen Check
• The role is also eligible for 'not for profit' salary packaging - up to $15,900 a year

Assistance Dogs Australia are proud to be an inclusive workplace that reflects our clients and the broader community that we serve. We are always committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect.

ADA Organisational Values: Client Centred - Collaborative - Ethical - Trustworthy - Forward Thinking - Inclusive.

If these values resonate with you, we could indeed be the place for you?

If you have any questions or would like to know more about these great roles, please contact Linton Davey our People & Culture Manager at [email protected], using the subject line: Major Gifts Executive enquiry via EthicalJobs, or simply call 0432 633 040.