Inspire legacy giving that protects wildlife and helps secure a future where people and nature thrive, together.

• Join one of the nation’s most iconic and trusted conservation organisations and lead the growth of a Gifts in Wills program that invites supporters to make a lasting impact.
• Connect with purpose as you engage donors to leave a legacy for wildlife conservation.
• A unique opportunity to work just steps from koalas, giraffes, and seals, all set against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
• Full time, hybrid role. Free parking onsite.

Impact of the Organisation

Taronga Conservation Society Australia is committed to securing a shared future for wildlife and people. With a vision centred on protecting endangered species, increasing understanding of wildlife, and inspiring community action, Taronga is at the forefront of global conservation efforts.

Through its world-class animal care, groundbreaking research, and engaging public programs, Taronga fosters a deeper connection between people and the natural world.

Every role at Taronga supports their mission: to secure a future where people and wildlife thrive together.

The Impact You Will Have in This Role

As Gifts in Wills Manager, you will lead the growth of Taronga’s legacy giving program by designing and delivering integrated strategies that drive acquisition, increase engagement, and long-term revenue.

This role combines high-level planning with hands-on relationship management, overseeing the full bequest journey from acquisition and cultivation through to estate administration. With a data-informed approach and multi-channel communications, you'll play a critical role in securing gifts that support Taronga’s mission for generations to come.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the Taronga’s Gifts in Wills strategy with a focus on pipeline growth and supporter stewardship.
• Manage personalised donor journeys across mail, digital, events, phone, and one-to-one engagement.
• Oversee estate management with care, professionalism, and empathy.
• Collaborate across broader organisation to integrate legacy messaging across campaigns and supporter pathways.
• Create and deliver engaging and emotionally resonant content and collateral to promote legacy giving.
• Build meaningful relationships with supporters and prospects, engaging through phone calls, written communication, and hosted events.
• Maintain accurate data and reporting using the CRM system, with a data-led approach to performance and strategy.
• Represent Taronga at donor events and community opportunities to grow visibility and deepen engagement.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in relationship fundraising and/or Individual Giving.
• The ability to develop and lead multi-channel donor communication plans that blend both marketing and a personalised relationship-focused engagement activities.
• An understanding of the donor journey and experience in creating stewardship plans and activities that attract, engage, and maintain donor engagement and commitment.
• Understanding of fundraising best-practice, supporter-centric methodology and key metrics.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a warm, empathetic communication style
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A data-led approach to fundraising with the ability to use your data skills to drive both acquisition and retention strategies and report back on performance and key metrics using the CRM (Salesforce) to record all donor information and communication.
• The ability to manage estate administration and manage effective and professional communication with legal entities.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative team, with strong communication and with impeccable personal ethical standards.
• A genuine passion for wildlife, conservation, and the natural world.

Applications

Please direct all enquiries to Kristina Lesko at Impact Advising on [email protected] using the subject line: Gifts in Wills Manager - Taronga Conservation Society Australia enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

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