• Dynamic Major Gifts fundraising role within a leading global Charity
• High performance and values-based culture
• Permanent opportunity, Full-time, 35 hours per week

About Us

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to eliminate the inequalities that keep people in poverty.

At Oxfam Australia, we believe all lives are equal and no-one should live in poverty. We believe that in a wealthy world, poverty is unjustifiable and preventable, that the present state of inequality and injustice must be challenged, and that with the right support, people can change their lives for the better.

We are part of an international confederation of 19 organisations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by five core values: Accountability, Empowerment, Equality, Inclusiveness and Sustainability.

As an organisation undertaking work both locally and internationally and in humanitarian response, we take our duty of care seriously to safeguard children, young people and adults and recognise that we must meet community expectations and the trust placed in our people to maintain the highest standards of conduct with children. Therefore, our people are required to comply with the One Oxfam Child Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policies and sign the Oxfam Australia Child Safeguarding and One Oxfam Employee Codes of Conduct. 

The Role

As the Development Manager – Philanthropy, you will play an important role in the Philanthropic Partnerships leadership team that sets the long-term strategic growth agenda and annual planning for the Unit. You will be responsible for identifying and pursuing income growth opportunities for the Philanthropic Partnerships Unit, with a particular focus on securing new Principal Gifts ($250K upwards). You will work closely with the Oxfam Australia Philanthropy Advisory Board, Oxfam Australia Governance Board, and Executive Leadership Group in order to leverage networks to generate fundraising income. You will also be tasked with forming connections with wealth management companies and major family trusts to develop philanthropic income possibilities.

A little about you (the key selection criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have;

• Demonstrated evidence of developing and implementing strategy for business development and income growth in a philanthropic setting
• Experience and success in meeting or exceeding substantial annual income targets
• Proven experience in building, nurturing and managing trusting relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent knowledge and application of major gifts best practice methodology
• Commitment to Oxfam’s values and principles

We can offer you

• A base salary of $100,085 plus superannuation, superior leave benefits and access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program (up to $18,450 of your salary tax-free).
• The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to make a positive impact around the world.
• We value flexibility, and seek to support our people to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.
• Purchase additional leave or cultural leave
• Superannuation matching

How to apply

To apply, click the Apply Now button to be directed to Oxfam’s job portal.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We care deeply about creating a safe and inclusive workplace where our people feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applicants with personal experience of the forms of injustice we seek to address to apply for opportunities at Oxfam Australia.

Applicants will be required to show proof of their right to work in Australia and successful applicants will be subject to the satisfactory clearance of a Police Records Check, and Counter Terrorism and Aid Diversion check.