Fundraising Relationship Manager

About Us

Childrens Hospital Foundation funds cutting-edge equipment vital research and on the ground support for kids with all illnesses injuries and conditions throughout Queensland and northern New South Wales. We identify and action gaps in funding and support right across the kids health landscape the places left lacking but no less deserving.

Be the Difference

Are you ready to be part of something special It is an exciting time to join the Childrens Hospital Foundation as we embark on a period of transformation to achieve our ambitious five-year strategy. We arent just evolving; we are revolutionising how we make a difference to sick kids across Queensland.

We value who you are not just your skillset. We are looking for people who purposeful wholehearted collaborative curious and courageous. People who are prepared to lead from where they stand and who are excited to build it with us.

We are shaking things up and transforming how we operate how we raise funds and how we deliver the greatest impact for sick and injured children and young people across Queensland.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of then we want to meet you!

The role

In this pivotal role youll build and nurture meaningful relationships with our mid-value donors and Gifts in Wills supporters. Youll play a key part in deepening engagement inspiring generosity and ensuring every supporter feels valued and connected to the difference they are making.

This role focuses on building meaningful long-term relationships to increase supporter loyalty lifetime value and confirmed bequests ensuring these donors are deeply connected to the impact of their giving. The role contributes directly to income generation pipeline development and supporter engagement across the Foundations individual giving program.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our corporate offices in South Brisbane.

Who are you

• A natural relationship-builder with outstanding communication skills
• Experience in fundraising philanthropy sales or relationship management
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Passionate about making a difference in childrens health and wellbeing
• Driven to achieve targets while delivering an exceptional supporter experience
• A warm welcoming and genuine person who is passionate about making a difference.

Key criteria

To be successful in this role you will possess the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing and/or communications or equivalent level of experience
• Minimum 4 years experience in related role.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising donor relations or relationship managementpreferably within bequests mid-value or individual giving.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to sensitively and authentically engage supporters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a donor pipeline and deliver against revenue and relationship KPIs.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in CRM/database systems (e.g. Salesforce) and Microsoft Office suite.
• A commitment to donor-centred fundraising and the mission of the Childrens Hospital Foundation.

What is our difference

When you join the team youre not just doing another job. You are playing your part bringing about real change creating the difference every kid deserves. Our team is passionate inclusive fun and caring. You will also be able to access a range of benefits and programs to help you be the best version of you including:

• A market-competitive salary package
• 3 bonus days of annual leave
• NFP salary packaging benefits
• Work/life balancethrough flexibleand hybridworking
• Learning and development opportunities
• Free confidential counselling and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Corporate health care plan
• Modern open plan office overlooking South Bank

How to apply

Select complete the application form and upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability.

For a copy of the position description please click here and to learn more about the Childrens Hospital Foundation please go to our website close COB Tuesday 9 September 2025 however they will be reviewed during this time.

Please Note:

• If you require any adjustments to submit your application please get in touch with us at .
• We welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people living with a disability the LGBTQI community people with neurological differences mature age workers as well as parents and carers returning to the workforce.
• To be eligible for permanent employment within the Childrens Hospital Foundation you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident.
• The Childrens Hospital Foundation is committed to child safety. The Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 requires that people who work with children in certain categories of employment undergo the working with children check. All Foundation employees must be eligible for a Blue Suitability Card issued by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General. The issue and maintenance of a positive suitability notice is a requirement for continued employment at the Foundation.

Required Experience:

Manager