Philanthropy Manager

• Driving the financial success of the relationship 
• This will include the identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and recognition of philanthropic opportunities including trusts and foundations, PAFS, corporate sector and high net-worth individuals
• Alignment of MCM’s strategic business priorities with the philanthropist’s interests through compelling cases for support and acquittals is paramount
• A key responsibility of the role is to develop and nurture rewarding mutually beneficial long-term partnerships through a portfolio of philanthropic trusts and foundations
• Generate maximum income from a range of revenue streams to enable MCM to deliver services
• Build positive long-term relationships and partnerships that generate significant revenue
• Minimise costs to deliver the best ROI
• Increase MCM’s positive brand awareness
• Delivering key external and internal events, including MCM’s signature event: Sleep at the ‘G

The Candidate: 

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or a minimum of five years experience in philanthropy or fundraising, or marketing 
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills, 
• Experience developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, both external and internal
• Ability to research and prioritise philanthropic opportunities that align to MCM business priorities and best ROI
• Demonstrated experience in the development and writing of successful philanthropic funding submissions and proposals
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Knowledge of fundraising and philanthropy best practice and legislation
• Experience using a donor management system, preferably Raiser’s Edge

The Offer: