Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing and Development Officer (CMDO), the Donor Engagement Manager will contribute to the Foundation’s donor, bequests and strategic partnerships strategy. The successful applicant will add value to the Foundation’s work by attracting a range of new donors and strategic partners by examining data produced by the Foundation, external or commissioned sources from the grants team and as highlighted in the Marketing and Development strategy.

About us:

Established in 1923 Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation is Australia’s largest and oldest independent community foundation. Our Impact Areas include Education & Employment, Environment & Sustainability, Healthy & Resilient Communities and Homelessness & Affordable Housing.

We engage with our donors, bequestors, partners and communities to lead positive change through effective, innovative and inspiring philanthropy. We are recognised as a leading catalyst for positive social and environmental change.

About the role:

As a member of the Marketing and Development team, the Donor Engagement Manager will be one of the organisation’s field experts for donor, bequestor and strategic partnerships such as professional advisor behavior and feedback who is required to provide insight and knowledge on how the sector is performing and responding. The position must be a consistent face and contact for donors, bequestors and advisors representing the Foundation both internally and externally at meetings and event opportunities.

In collaboration with the CMDO, the Donor Engagement Manager is required to assist the CEO, CMDO and Chief Financial and Operations Officer in identifying development opportunities relevant to strategic and business planning.

In addition, the Donor Engagement Manager is required to support the Foundations’ Grants team in connecting with and developing relations with donors and be an active contributing member of the Marketing and Development team regularly providing insights and advice to the CEO, CMDO and other relevant stakeholders.

Desired Requirements, Skills and Experience:

• At least five years’ experience in a business development, or relationship management (including a professional advisor role) or similar.
• Development or stakeholder engagement experience in the not-for-profit sector or a professional services area.
• Highly proficient with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge – or similar CRM – including data analysis and reporting.
• Proven track record in securing and developing business and personal relationships that contribute to the financial growth and sustainability of the organisation.
• Experience collaborating with marketing teams and internal and external teams on projects.
• Knowledge in the field of philanthropy, especially donor advised giving.
• While not essential, an understanding of legal and accounting requirements.
• Ability to be strategic and effective in building long term relationship with donors, bequestors and fund holders.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business teams and translate business needs to business requirements – a team player with a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.

This role is a three-year contract.

A Position Description is attached.