• Full time permanent role, based in Sydney
• Steward and grow an existing portfolio of major supporters

About Red Cross 

Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movements seeking to build a better society based on people helping people.

About the role 

This role will steward and grow an existing portfolio of Major Supporters.

Using research, insights, and connections you will identify a pipeline of new donors to contact, develop, manage and grow as part of the Philanthropy team for Red Cross.

You will be responsible for engaging major donors who have given at a major gift level or have the potential to give at that level.

Working closely within the Partnerships team and liaising with the broader Engagement & Support department, you will ensure a coordinated activity to identify and maximise opportunities for growth from donors.

What you will bring 

• Experience in major gift fundraising campaign development, coordination and asking for high value gifts
• Ability to develop and deliver initiatives within budget.
• Ability to build positive high-level relationships and relate appropriately with current and potential major donors and other key stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds
• Financial results delivery within a not for profit environment or sales and marketing role
• Evidence of strong relationship management skills
• Good understanding of legal, financial and ethical issues related to major gifts
• Highly developed verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• High level of customer service skills, including complaint handling
• Proficiency in computer programs including MS Office and database applications

Why work with us? 

Work for purpose and know that your work contributes to improving outcomes for vulnerable people and communities.

You can access flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year. 

Further Information 

To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the position description below. For additional enquiries, please contact David Macdermott on 0409 580 393 for a confidential discussion. 

Position description: PD - Philanthropy Executive HRC0041486 27-7-2021.pdf