• Globally recognised charity
• Lead and drive an innovative prospect development function
• Hybrid, Sydney or Melbourne
• 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

The Head of Donor Operations is a pivotal role that will drive all aspects of prospect research, analytics and management, in alignment with WVA’s current and long-term philanthropic goals. This includes providing exceptional leadership, management, support and strategic direction to the Donor Operations Team in ensuring fundraising objectives.

In this exciting and dynamic role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a fit for purpose approach to WVA’s prospect development function, ensuring that the fundraising team can effectively identify and engage with potential donors. Another key focus is analysing data, generating reports and providing actionable insights to enhance donor engagement and optimise fundraising efforts. The position is an integral member of the Private Funding Leadership Team (PFLT) and is instrumental in fostering a culture of Philanthropy within the organisation.

About YOU

• A skilled leader with a wealth of experience in prospect development, prospect research; or a related field such as fundraising data analytics, or business intelligence
• Strong skills in interpreting and analysing complex data sets to generate actionable insights and support strategic decision-making
• Demonstrated experience in leading, mentoring and empowering a high-performing team
• Excellent understanding of prospect identification, donor lifecycle management, and relationship management principles within a fundraising context
• Experience in liaising with senior management and decision makers
• Demonstrated success in developing or improving systems, processes, or tools to enhance outcomes
• Sound understanding of data privacy, ethical fundraising practices, and relevant legislation
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and membership of the Fundraising Institute of Australia is highly regarded.

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 strategic and purpose driven leader with exceptional experience in prospect research and analytics and are 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 Michelle Varcoe at Gembridge on 03 8375 9661 or apply@gembridge.com.au using the subject line: Head of Donor Operations - World Vision Australia - Sydney / Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.