This is a hands-on relationship role with the opportunity to lead relationships with donors to help shape the future of breast cancer research.

• Lead Breast Cancer Trials' bequest and mid to high-value fundraising program, driving sustainable philanthropic growth
• Build trusted relationships with donors while leading a passionate team to strengthen engagement, stewardship and long-term support
• Full time | Newcastle | Hybrid working arrangements | Work with a collaborative and values driven team

Impact of the organisation

Breast Cancer Trials is a world-leading breast cancer research organisation committed to advancing new treatments and prevention strategies through clinical trials. As the largest independent organisation in Australia and New Zealand dedicated exclusively to this work, they collaborate with leading researchers, clinicians and health professionals to improve outcomes and create a future free from breast cancer.

Every day, 57 Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer, and nine women lose their lives to the disease. Breast Cancer Trials is committed to conducting research that creates solutions for every person, every situation, every time, helping improve outcomes and bring hope to thousands of individuals and families affected.

For more than 45 years, Breast Cancer Trials has helped shape the future of breast cancer treatment, with research that has influenced clinical practice both nationally and internationally. Powered by the generosity of its supporters and partners, the organisation continues to drive innovation and deliver life-changing research that brings us closer to a future free from breast cancer.

Impact you will have in this role

As Supporter Relationships Manager, you will play a critical role in growing the philanthropic support that powers Breast Cancer Trials' world-leading research. Through strategic leadership of the bequest and mid-value fundraising program, you will strengthen long-term supporter relationships, inspire extraordinary generosity and help build a sustainable funding pipeline that enables research to continue changing lives.

You'll combine strategic leadership with genuine relationship building, working closely with supporters who are choosing to make a significant contribution towards breast cancer research through mid- value giving or a gift in Will. By nurturing trusted relationships and inspiring long-term philanthropy, you'll help secure the funding that drives life-changing research, accelerates new treatments and improves outcomes for people affected by breast cancer.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and grow Breast Cancer Trials' bequest fundraising program, driving long-term, along with mid value and bequest supporter engagement and sustainable income.
• Build and personally manage relationships with bequest supporters through thoughtful, personalised stewardship, and identify moves management processes with donors across the mid value and philanthropic portfolios
• Oversee the end-to-end bequest program, including estate administration and relationships with solicitors and trustees.
• Develop and implement relationship strategies that deepen donor connections and maximise lifetime value across the supporter pipeline.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing and supporter-focused culture through effective leadership, coaching and support of team members.
• Secure matched funding opportunities and engage key supporters in major fundraising campaigns and priority appeals.
• Identify, cultivate and progress supporters into Major Gifts, partnering with the Head of Fundraising, CEO and broader organisation to further develop these relationships.
• Use supporter insights, CRM data and fundraising trends to evaluate performance, identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure high-quality supporter records and relationship activity is maintained to support long-term stewardship and engagement strategies.
• Develop compelling donor communications and engagement initiatives that strengthen relationships, increase retention and inspire long-term support.

Skills and experience

We're looking for an authentic relationship builder who loves working closely with donors, understands what inspires generosity and is passionate about nurturing meaningful, long-term relationships.
You will bring:

• Demonstrated success leading relationship-based fundraising programs, with expertise in bequest fundraising is essential
• Outstanding relationship management capabilities, with the confidence to engage, influence and steward donors at all giving levels, and key internal and external stakeholders
• Experience evaluating the donor journey and moves management process across, working closely with donors across the bequests and mid value portfolios
• Experience developing team members and fostering a collaborative, supporter-first culture.
• Highly developed communication and influencing skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support and build meaningful, long-term partnerships.
• Highly analytical, with proven experience using CRM systems, data insights and performance reporting to develop strategy, evaluate performance, optimise outcomes, and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of fundraising best practice, including donor stewardship, bequest fundraising and supporter engagement, with a strong commitment to integrity and ethical decision-making.
• A strong alignment with Breast Cancer Trials' mission, vision and values, together with a genuine desire to make a meaningful difference through life-saving breast cancer research.

Applications

Please click the 'Apply Now' button below to apply by uploading your resume. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with conversations progressing with suitable candidates throughout the recruitment process. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications.

Please direct all enquiries to Nadia Pachon at Impact Advising on [email protected] using the subject line: Supporter Relationships Manager - Breast Cancer Trials - Newcastle enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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