About us

Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) is a national for purpose organisation. Our purpose is to reduce the impact of macular disease – the leading cause of blindness and severe vision loss in Australia. Macular Disease Foundation’s purpose is to reduce the impact of macular disease through (i) supporting and caring for people living with macular disease; (ii) advocating on behalf of the community to government; (iii) funding research; and (iv) raising community awareness and promoting early detection of the condition.

Primary purpose of the role

The Planned Giving Manager is responsible for executing plans to grow and steward the MDFA’s Gifts in Wills (GIW) program, Trusts and Foundations, and build strong relationships with major and mid-tier donors. Working closely with the MDFA Executive team to acquire and nurture key relations, this role is integral to the long-term sustainability of the organisation by securing future bequests and significant current gifts.

The Planned Giving Manager is responsible for managing the administration of realised Estates, from notification to final distribution and stewarding Gift in Will prospects through the bequest pipeline. This role will generate new leads, as well as engage and develop strong relationships with prospective and confirmed planned givers.

This position is part-time (3-4 days a week).

Key Responsibilities

• Implement MDFA’s Gifts in Will program
• Major and Mid-tier Donor Management
• Relationship Management & Stewardship
• Administration & Reporting

About You

Essential qualifications and skills:

• Knowledge of best practice donor care and maintaining a donor-centric methodology to enhance donor experience and satisfaction
• 5+ years in fundraising, with experience in planned giving, major giving, or similar.
• Understanding and experience in the Not-For-Profit sector
• Experience with Salesforce or an equivalent CRM system
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and time management skills, including working under pressure and meeting competing deadlines
• Outstanding level of written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills, comfortable with presenting at events, education sessions, and webinars

Personal Attributes:

• Advanced interpersonal skills including the ability to relate to highly emotional situations and families with compassion and understanding
• Experience in dealing with situations that require a high standard of integrity, ethics, judgment, and confidentiality, including the ability to discuss life planning
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude and demonstrated ability to build relationships and work with others within the organisation
• Awareness of the key principles of the Privacy Act
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and autonomously to achieve enhanced outcomes, including a demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, work processes, and working hours.

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-driven organisation with real impact
• Supportive, flexible team environment (hybrid working)
• Salary packaging benefits available

Next steps

If you're ready to take the next step in your fundraising career, we’d love to hear from you. Click "Apply Now" and submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

Notes for all applicants

Before commencing employment with Macular Disease Foundation Australia:

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their working rights in Australia.

Applicants need to undertake a national police check conducted at the cost of Macular Disease Foundation.

Macular Disease Foundation Australia is an equal opportunity employer that strives to act with integrity and to embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All recruitment and promotion of employees will be based on merit regardless of sex, race, marital status, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to recruit a diverse range of people with a diverse range of talents to help us achieve our goals, including those with vision loss.