START YOUR CAREER WITH THE SALVATION ARMY TODAY!

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

We are seeking a motivated full-time permanent fundraising specialist to a position based in Redfern.

As Relationship Manager Philanthropy, you will leverage your exceptional networking skills to cultivate and nurture relationships with high net-worth individuals to drive philanthropic portfolio growth as well as manage existing major donor income.

Reporting to the Team Leader Philanthropy, you will be an integral member of highly effective and established Transformational Gifts team, a national network of Relationship Managers contributing to optimising the organisations funding base to support the mission of The Salvation Army.

The key focus of the role will is:

• Account Management. Managing a portfolio of Philanthropic donors, you will meet set KPIs, financial budgets and be a TSA advocate at meetings and events.
• Relationship Development. A natural relationship manager, you will effortlessly develop key relationship and ensure philanthropy management plans are maintained.
• Stakeholder Engagement. Engaging with key stakeholders, you will bring together individuals and divisions to achieve strategic objectives.

ABOUT YOU

• Your proven experience in relationship building, strong communication and negotiation skills and demonstrated networking ability will ensure your success in this important role;
• A background in fundraising, marketing, sales or public relations, as well as a professional attitude and a team focus are imperatives for the vacancy;
• Comfortable working within a Moves Management structure;
• Technical skills, such as a sound knowledge of fundraising standards, principles, policies and procedures is highly desirable, as is a demonstrated understanding of the fundraising process within the not-for-profit sector
• Exceptional oral, written and interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills;
• Exceptional negotiating, influencing and networking skills;
• A professional attitude and impeccable presentation;
• Public Speaking experience.

In return we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as:

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Flexible working conditions
• Paid parental leave
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Opportunity for career development
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

How to Apply

If you would like to work for one of Australia's leading not-for-profit organisations and have the satisfaction of knowing that your career contributes positively to the lives of thousands of Australians each year, please apply via the link and submit your cover letter and CV.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.