Senior Manager, Philanthropy
Location
Negotiable
FTE
- 75 hours per fortnight, continuing position.
About the role
Join one of Victoria’s most trusted social service organisations.
At CatholicCare Victoria, we walk alongside individuals, families and communities, supporting people through life’s challenges so everyone can belong and thrive.
We’re seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Senior Manager, Philanthropy to lead our major gifts, trusts and foundations, and bequest engagement program. This role is pivotal in growing philanthropic income and building lasting partnerships that transform lives across Victoria.
Specifically, the position is responsible for:
- Develop and implement strategies to secure significant philanthropic funding from major donors, trusts, and foundations.
- Build and steward long-term relationships with confirmed and intending bequestors, including members of the Parker Moffit Society.
- Lead engagement and growth initiatives that inspire generosity and strengthen supporter loyalty.
- Collaborate across teams to align fundraising efforts with organisational priorities and impact goals.
- Manage budgets, performance reporting, and compliance in line with best-practice fundraising standards.
To be considered for this position, applicants require:
- Demonstrated success in major gifts and/or trusts and foundations fundraising.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including proposal writing.
- Strategic, organised, and collaborative working style.
- A commitment to CatholicCare Victoria’s values of compassion, integrity, respect, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Contact
People Team
Position Description
How to apply
Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and responses to the key skills and experience found in the position description.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, undergo a National Police Check with a satisfactory outcome (and International Police Check if applicable), hold a current Working with Children’s check (employee status) and for some positions a valid drivers licence.
Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People Team on 03 4344 4798.
Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our People Team on 03 4344 4798.
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