Philanthropy Executive - Major Donors

OIN THE PHILANTHROPY TEAM AT CHILDFUND AUSTRALIA

A career at ChildFund isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children worldwide.

ChildFund Australia is an independent international development organisation working to reduce poverty for children in developing communities. Our mission is to partner to create communities and systems change, which enables vulnerable children and young people, in all their diversity, to assert and realise their rights.

As a key member of our Philanthropy Team, you will cultivate and steward meaningful relationships with major donors and institutional funders to help meet ambitious fundraising goals. You will manage a portfolio of trusts, foundations, and corporates—leading tailored stewardship that deepens engagement and drives impact.

You’ll be part of a passionate, innovative, and high-performing team that thrives on collaboration and pushing boundaries.

This role is offered as a full-time permanent position (will consider 0.8FTE) based in our Surry Hills, Sydney office. We support flexible hybrid working arrangements and the role will involve some local and interstate travel.

Your responsibilities

• Donor Engagement: identify, qualify and build relationships with philanthropic donors, trusts and foundations, focusing on major gifts.
• Proposal Development: Write compelling, donor-centric proposals and reports that align our program priorities with donor interests, creating persuasive cases for support.
• Portfolio Management: Enhance donor relationships by understanding the motivations, needs, and goals of donors; tailor approaches to create value and inspire long-term commitment and increased giving.
• Compliance and Best Practice: Ensure all activities are compliant with national and state fundraising laws, as well as Australian Privacy Principles, while upholding the highest standards of donor care.
• Support Initiatives: Contribute to broader philanthropic initiatives and cross-functional projects that drive long-term growth in philanthropic revenue.

What you’ll bring to the role

You’re motivated by a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children living in poverty. You will have at least 5 years' experience and demonstrated success in managing donor portfolios with proven relationship management skills and the ability to secure major gifts. You have a knack for writing and presenting compelling proposals and making inspiring asks—whether in person, over the phone, or in writing.

If you’re a natural collaborator, know how to prioritise and deliver under tight deadlines, and drive value, we’d love to hear from you!

WORKING AT CHILDFUND AUSTRALIA

Some of the benefits of working with ChildFund Australia include:

• Flexibility in the ways you work and a hybrid working model (50%)
• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
• Extra leave for wellbeing and end of year office close
• Support for employee learning & development, including on-the-job and external training, coaching, workshops, and our online learning platform.

Department: Fundraising

Location: ChildFund Australia, Level 8, 162 Goulburn Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010 OR fully remote considered

Employment: Permanent, Full Time or 0.8 FTE considered

Reports to: Philanthropy Manager

Other Information: Must have full working rights in Australia.

Applications: Will be considered on a rolling basis, so please don’t hesitate to apply as soon as possible!

ChildFund Australia believes in a global community where children are safe and can reach their full potential. We take extensive steps to safeguard children in any work done by our people—our staff, volunteers, supporters, partners, board members, and suppliers. All staff must remain alert and responsive to child safeguarding or SEAH risks and uphold our safeguarding standards.

We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities.