Philanthropy Relationship Manager

Established in 1880 Saint Ignatius College Riverview is a Catholic Jesuit boarding and day school for boys from Years 5 to 12 located on Cammeraigal Country on Sydneys lower north shore. The College is part of a worldwide network of Jesuit schools and universities and is committed to the holistic formation of young people through the pursuit of human excellence forming students who are competent committed compassionate and guided by conscience.

• Build and nurture a portfolio of major donor relationships through regular purposeful engagement.
• Develop thoughtful cultivation solicitation and stewardship strategies aligned with donor interests and College priorities.
• Prepare compelling proposals briefing materials and talking points to support donor conversations.
• Contribute to campaign planning prospect analysis gift modelling and pipeline reporting.
• Maintain accurate and considered donor and prospect records in the Colleges CRM.
• Ensure philanthropic engagement is undertaken with discretion integrity and respect for donor intent privacy and relevant sector standards.

You will be an accomplished relationship builder with demonstrated experience in major gift fundraising philanthropy relationship management or business development. Experience in a school university not-for-profit or other values-based environment would be welcomed although sector experience is not essential.

You will bring:

• Confidence and sound judgement when engaging with senior stakeholders and high-net-worth individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine ability to build trusted enduring relationships.
• Experience managing relationships through the full donor journey from identification and qualification through to cultivation solicitation and stewardship.
• Experience working within or supporting a major fundraising or capital campaign would be particularly valuable.
• Experience with a CRM or fundraising database and an understanding of moves management prospect management and donor lifecycle principles would be highly regarded.
• A tertiary qualification in business communications fundraising not-for-profit management or a related field or equivalent professional experience would be advantageous.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the mission of a Catholic Jesuit school with a strong sense of community history and purpose.

You will work alongside committed colleagues and College leaders to build relationships with members of the Riverview community and help translate their generosity and shared aspirations into meaningful opportunities for students and future generations.

It is an opportunity to be part of something enduring: strengthening access to a Riverview education supporting the Colleges mission and helping shape its future while honouring the traditions and community that have sustained it for generations.