Relationship and Planned Giving Specialist

South Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role

Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager you will lead strategies to acquire retain and uplift donors while nurturing relationships with supporters considering leaving a gift in their Will. Youll combine creative campaign development with strategic pipeline management to drive sustainable revenue growth and strengthen donor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and deliver donor journeys and campaigns for mid-value and planned giving supporters.
Manage the end-to-end pipeline: acquisition cultivation stewardship and recognition.
Lead the bequest program including promotion prospect identification and administration of realised gifts.
Collaborate with internal teams to align strategies with broader fundraising objectives.
Represent MacKillop at donor events and activities that inspire giving.

What Were Looking For

34 years fundraising experience ideally in individual giving or planned giving.
Proven project and campaign management skills.
A natural communicator and relationship builder.
Creative and innovative thinker able to deliver impact on limited budgets.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Analytical mindset with ability to interpret donor data.
Knowledge of fundraising principles and donor stewardship.
Familiarity with Raisers Edge NXT (desirable).

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full position listing please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information please contact:

Amanda Schofield at

Our offer:

Salary packagingWe can help you to maximise yoursalary packaging up to $18550 per year which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
Paid Training- Industry specific training including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
Fitness Passport- Which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
Employee Assistance Program-Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social financial physical mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
Supportive Environment- Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
Sanctuary Organisation- MacKillops work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model an evidence-supported whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma and to heal.

You must have a:

Valid and current Drivers Licence;
Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
Valid Employee Working with Children Check;

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons ability cultural or linguistic backgrounds ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity gender expression intersex status relationship status religious or spiritual beliefs socio-economic status and age. It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe culturally competent and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children young people families and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Required Experience:

About the RoleReporting to the Philanthropy Manager you will lead strategies to acquire retain and uplift donors while nurturing relationships with supporters considering leaving a gift in their Will. Youll combine creative campaign development with strategic pipeline management to drive sustainable...