• Convenient Ultimo location close to cafes and shops
• Supportive, fun and friendly team
• Competitive salary including NFPpackaging benefits

ABOUT BARNARDOS

Barnardos Australia is a leading child protection charity and our vision is to empower every child to reach their full potential. We support vulnerable children to recover and thrive, and believe all children and young people deserve caring families and stable homes where they can grow safely.

Without donations, Barnardos simply couldn’t provide the level of care we do, to the children who so desperately need it. Our talented team raises vital funds to enable our frontline staff to deliver effective, evidence led programs that give vulnerable Australian children a chance of a brighter future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are excited to welcome a highly skilled Major Donor and Bequest Manager to the Philanthropy & Partnerships team on a permanent full-time or part time basis, at least 3 days per week. As a flexible workplace, your role will be a combination of days in the office and others from home. This role will build on the success of existing fundraising efforts to drive all aspects of the Major Donor and Bequest portfolios and achieve significant budget targets. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative and engaged team who are leading the charge to ensure Barnardos programs are funded now and into the future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the major donor pipeline, working closely with our valued donors to create maximum engagement through exceptional relationship management
• Identify and approach new major donor prospects
• Write and develop compelling communications and funding proposals to meet set income targets, and provide high quality impact reporting
• Provide outstanding stewardship to create mutually beneficial engagement opportunities such as functions and program visits
• Implementation of Bequest program to increase the number of interested, intending and confirmed bequestors
• Plan and prepare annual budgets, and monitor performance to achieve budget
• Build relationships with key front-line staff to build your program knowledge to support stewardship efforts
• Be a database ninja by recording all key activity in our database including timely communications and receipting
• Work as part of a proactive and collaborative team, contributing to the success of the overall group on wider fundraising goals

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Proven success in major donor fundraising and knowledge of the Australian philanthropic landscape
• Excellent relationship management capability and client focussed approach to our wonderful donor group
• Demonstrated experience driving income raising strategies and a proven track record of delivery against income targets
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and database systems (Raiser’s Edge an advantage)
• Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team on shared goals
• Experience in Bequests is highly desirable but not essential

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous budget for your Learning & Development
• Attractive NFP salary packaging
• Superannuation Matching Scheme
• Additional day of leave at Christmas and NAIDOC Day

If this role sounds like you, stop everything and apply today by sending your CV and a covering letter addressing the Essential Criteria highlighted in the Position Description. We will be reviewing applications as they arrive.

For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Kate Ross, Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships at Barnardos on (02) 9218 2442.

Supporting materials – Position Description attached.